“Adding Walker Kessler to the Knicks solidifies their frontcourt with a defensive anchor. Kessler, averaging 2.7 blocks per game and shooting 60% from the field, gives New York an elite rim protector and lob threat to pair with Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.”

Walker Kessler is averaging an NBA-best 4.3 offensive boards per game — a nearly two-rebound jump from last season. What's different?

No one was more excited about Abbie Stockard’s Miss America 2025 win than her boyfriend, star Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

His girlfriend, Abbie Stockard, was in the pageant as Miss Alabama. At the end of the night, she was crowned Miss America. Kessler was streaming the event on his phone with his head coach, Will Hardy, and was overjoyed when he saw that Stockard won the title.

Walker Kessler is a name to keep tabs on as the Boston Celtics seek to strengthen their roster ahead of the trade deadline.

Utah Jazz player Walker Kessler had the sweetest reaction to his girlfriend, Abbie Stockard, winning Miss America. After the 22-year-old Stockard was awarded the crown, Kessler, 23, congratulated his girlfriend in a post on Instagram and shared a video of himself and the Jazz's head coach Will Hardy watching the big moment on his phone.

After returning to the floor for Wednesday's loss against the Hornets, Kessler will rest Friday against the Pelicans. Drew Eubanks could be in line to start in place of the talented big man for Utah.

Walker Kessler was rested for the Utah Jazz's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This was a strange update to see, as Kessler has not been rested at all this season.

Utah Jazz starting center Walker Kessler has been getting some attention in un-basketball related news. Kessler’s girlfriend, Abbie Stockhard, was crowned Miss

Walker Kessler's love life came to light recently when the world found out his girlfriend is Miss America Abbie Stockard.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler was very excited to see his girlfriend, Abbie Stockard, win Miss America. Keelser shared a video on his Instagram that shows him and Jazz head coach Will Hardy watching the Miss America final results.

While teams have expressed interest in Utah center Walker Kessler — the Lakers included — the belief in NBA circles is that he’s not available in any realistic trade scenarios, Utah electing to