Stein reports Kessler threatened qualifying offer to force trade
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NBA insider Marc Stein reveals that Kessler's camp convinced Jazz officials he was determined to accept the qualifying offer and enter unrestricted free agency in 2027 if he remained with Utah. This threat significantly shifted leverage in negotiations and influenced the Jazz's decision to trade him.
“Kessler's camp successfully convinced Jazz officials that he was absolutely determined to go the qualifying offer route this summer had he stayed in Utah and then proceed to unrestricted free agency next summer.”
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NBA Center Walker Kessler Forces Trade from Utah Jazz to Los Angeles Lakers Center Walker Kessler forced the Utah Jazz to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers during the offseason by threatening to accept a qualifying offer and enter the unrestricted free agent market in 2027, according to insider Mark Stein. Utah was eager to keep Kessler on their…
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