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Per Yahoo, there are several centers available right now.
Knicks - Mitchell Robinson
Bucks - Brook Lopez
Hawks - Client Capela
Utah - Walker Kessler

I think Kessler's availability is dependent on what they are able to get in exchange more so than just a dump of a contract.

As stated in another thread today (I now see all the rumors of Kessler being available), I would trade Kessler plus picks for Sarr. Kessler is a great rim protecting, traditional big, but is very limited offensively and doesn't allow for the increasingly popular 5 out. I wouldn't trade him just for picks or another traditional center, though.

They certainly aren't dumping him b/c his contract is minuscule and he is good relative to the $. That said, he has not done what the organization has asked, which is to develop as a PnR player. He and his 'team' want him to work on developing his three point shot and the organization has rightly told him that's not his path to NBA success.

The only center EVER to shoot 65% or less and make at least 1 three-pointer per game is Alex Len. The only two centers EVER to shoot less than 70% from the line and make at least 1 three per game are Len and Naz Reid. If the Jazz don't feel like he is doing what is needed to develop his game I'm 100% behind extracting as much value as possible for him and moving on. I think Hendricks might be a center, anyway.

I would hate losing him.

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Kessler

Hardy

Is everything alright on that front?
I'm not assuming.... I'm honestly asking.

I like Kessler and I think that if the Jazz simply want him to do the dirty work and not work on his offensive game then they are limiting his potential. If they're just looking for a guy to play defense, grab rebounds and live off of offensive boards, tip-ins, alley-hoops and open dunks then I can see why Kessler would be frustrated, and would remind that us as Jazz fans have been frustrated for years from Gobert's lack of offensive ability.

Kessler is already a very good defender. I'd much rather he make small incremental improvements on that end throughout his career from this point on and invest most of his efforts on improving his offense, than the reverse. If he develops a half-decent post game, a baby hook, a 3 point shot, or any type of ability of self-created offense, he could be an all-star. If he just focuses on defense his potential is limited.

Need to be careful here. He'll be a starting quality center in his prime. Chances of drafting a starting quality player in this draft at #10? Maybe 20%?

What's the defensive scouting report on Kessler? As a Knicks fan, I know the team may have some interest.

Thanks.

Moose wrote:What's the defensive scouting report on Kessler? As a Knicks fan, I know the team may have some interest.

Thanks.

Excellent shot blocker, has a very noticeable defensive presence, moves pretty well, good timing, good rebounder, can anchor a defense and change games on that end. In short, on defense he's really good, no complaints there.

Inigo Montoya wrote:

Moose wrote:What's the defensive scouting report on Kessler? As a Knicks fan, I know the team may have some interest.

Thanks.

Excellent shot blocker, has a very noticeable defensive presence, moves pretty well, good timing, good rebounder, can anchor a defense and change games on that end. In short, on defense he's really good, no complaints there.

Thank you. Helpful.

How is he defending the pick n roll? Defending strong bigs (like Embiid), and how is he out on the perimeter?

[quote="Moose"][quote="Inigo Montoya"][quote="Moose"]What's the defensive scouting report on Kessler? As a Knicks fan, I know the team may have some interest.

Kessler shot about 70% his rookie year. If he catches the ball within 5 feet of the basket, he can fake and easily score with the jump hook or reverse layup.