Utah Jazz middle Walker Kessler will bear season-ending surgical procedure to restore a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the crew introduced Wednesday.
The Jazz mentioned Kessler’s surgical procedure was set for Thursday and could be carried out by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.
Kessler had gotten off to a robust begin to the season, averaging 14.4 factors, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in 5 video games earlier than struggling the harm.
The 24-year-old might be a restricted free agent within the offseason. The Jazz and Kessler mentioned an extension to his rookie deal earlier than the October deadline however didn’t come near reaching an settlement.
Jusuf Nurkic is changing Kessler within the Jazz’s beginning lineup.