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Utah Jazz Match Pistons' Offer Sheet For Kessler

Salt Lake City, UT. - The Detroit Pistons offered a 3 year, $80.86 million dollar deal to restricted free-agent Walker Kesssler over the weekend, a deal the Utah Jazz quickly matched.

"We understand that Walker is frustrated with losing, we are too," began CEO Danny Ainge, "But we believe that Walker is a key part of turning this ship around. We're confident that despite his interest in leaving Utah, we'll be able to find an amicable situation for all involved."

When asked about the Jazz matching his offer sheet, Kessler admitted it was "the expected result." When asked if there would be any hard feelings after his comments, Kessler didn't mince words.

"I said nothing bad about the organization, or the city. I just stated I want to win. If they have a problem with that, maybe they beed to refocus.

"So long as our ultimate goal is to win, I don't foresee a problem."

With the contract for Kessler finalized, with Utah planning on matching any offer for their big man, the Jazz will now focus on adding any impact talent.

The Jazz have reportedly reached out to free agent guards Quentin Grimes and Cameron Thomas. Both would give the Jazz an injection of outside shooting that the team is reportedly prioritizing this offseason, but Grimes would keep the defensive minded attitude the Jazz adopted post-deadline.

"Thomas is a lights out scorer and doesn't need the ball to get looks. Him off-ball with Ace Bailey and Boozer in the PNR could be an unstoppable trio. But he also brings defensive concerns and could be an awkward fight with defensive-optional players like Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier," noted a source close to the Jazz.

The other problem is that Thomas is a restricted free-agent, meaning the Brooklyn Nets could simply match any offer. If Utah offers Thomas over Grimes, they run the risk of missing out on both players, while also alienating Antony Black in the process.

In other news, PG Trae Young ultimately returned to the Atlanta Hawks on a five year, $286.7 million dollar deal announcing he "couldn't leave" after falling just short in the NBA Finals last year.

"The A needs a championship and I'm ready to run it back," Young posted on IG.

Other notable deals include James Harden returning to the Clippers on a three year, $165.9 million dollar deal and Jalen Duren going to the Lakers for three years and $77.26 million.

Moratorium Day 1 Deals
PG Trae Young | 5 years / $286.7M
C Walker Kessler | 3 years / $80.86M
SG James Harden | 3 years / $165.9M
SF Bennedict Mathurin | 4 years / $94.82M
C Jalen Duren | 3 years / $77.26M
PF John Collins | 3 years / $61.92M
PF Tari Eason | 3 years / $54.9M
PG Afernee Simons | 3 years / $46.79M
SG Collin Sexton | 3 years / $45.65M

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Jazz Send Three Year, $53 Million Dollar Offer Sheet To Cam Thomas

Salt Lake City, UT. - With Walker Kessler officially re-signed, the Utah Jazz are turning their attention to their next offseason priority: three-point shooting.

"It's no secret we shied away from the three-ball last year," admitted head coach Will Howard. "We sacrificed a lot of our spacing, a lot of our outside threats when Lauri and Brice were shipped out at the deadline."

With Cameron Boozer already in the fold, a crafty three-level scorer who should space the floor alongside Kessler, the Jazz are targeting young, high-upside wings who don't need the ball in their hands to be effective.

Utah has been in talks with both Quentin Grimes and Cam Thomas, though only Thomas has received a formal contract offer so far.

The Brooklyn Nets tendered Thomas a qualifying offer as a restricted free agent, giving them the right to match any deal. But early reports out of Brooklyn suggest they're lukewarm on committing nearly $15 million annually to a high-volume scorer who hasn't moved the needle in the win column over the past few seasons.

The Jazz have also extended a two-year contract offer to Robert Williams III to back up the newly re-signed Kessler.

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what a legacy for Carlos to have both of his sons drafted to Utah

also these are my all time favorite Jazz jerseys

Picking up Cam Thomas could be major. He's super duper streaky though. Brodie gonna get 40 then 4 the next game

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what a legacy for Carlos to have both of his sons drafted to Utah

also these are my all time favorite Jazz jerseys

this is what I was hinting at a few weeks ago when I said I'm bringing someone home

ngl, I'm glad the Thunder took AJ. That would have been a tough choice

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Cam Thomas Heading To Utah After Nets Decline To Match Offer Sheet

Salt Lake City, UT. - The Utah Jazz entered the offseason with two clear objectives: re-sign Walker Kessler and add perimeter shooting.

Check and check.

After locking up Kessler, the Jazz used their ample cap space to offer sharpshooter Cam Thomas a three-year, $53.3 million contract, one the Brooklyn Nets opted not to match.

"Cam is exactly the kind of player we envisioned sliding in next to Ace and Cameron," said CEO Danny Ainge. "He's a knockdown shooter from everywhere on the court, shoots at a high percentage, and doesn't need the ball in his hands to impact the game."

Thomas' addition likely pushes shooting guard Anthony Black into a reserve role alongside projected sixth man Keyonte George, giving the Jazz a potent blend of offense and defense in their guard rotation.

The Jazz also inked former Trail Blazer and Celtic Robert "Timelord" Williams III to a two-year, $24 million contract to back up Kessler.

"We struggled with our defensive identity at times when Walker hit the bench last year, especially early on when he was hurt," confirmed head coach Will Hardy. "Robert brings the same length, athleticism, and shot-blocking ability, so we don't have to sacrifice our game plan when Walker needs a breather."

Utah is not expected to make any further free-agent offers but is reportedly exploring trades for both small forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kyle Filipowski, with both players seeing their potential playing time take significant hits after the draft and free agency.

Notable Day 2 Moratorium Signings
SG Cam Thomas | 3 years / $53.3M
C Robert Williams III | 2 years $24.11M
SG Quentin Grimes | 3 years / $31.19M
PG CJ McCollum | 2 years / $17.76M
SF Khris Middleton | 2 years / $17.14M
PG Chris Paul | 1 year / $5.40M
PG Ben Simmons | 2 year / $10.6M

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What a deal.

CP3 said ONE MORE YEAR

Charlotte just wasting money