In Utah’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night, starting center Walker Kessler missed his second game this week due to ‘rest.’ Having a breakthrough season, John Collins has missed seven consecutive games with a hip injury.

Utah Jazz player Walker Kessler had the sweetest reaction when his girlfriend Abbie Stockard won the Miss America pageant on Sunday, Dec. 5.

“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 watching his girlfriend Abbie Stockard win Miss America while at dinner with Will Hardy is unbelievable content. (🎥 Kessler’s IG) #TakeNote | @utahjazz pic.twitter.com/1J8ZssN2iE

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

Walker Kessler, star center for the Utah Jazz, couldn't be more thrilled for his girlfriend, Abbie Stockard, after her incredible victory at Miss America 2025 on Sunday in Orlando.

Abbie Stockard, a nursing student and girlfriend of Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, is the fourth Miss Alabama to claim the title.

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.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler has celebrated some big wins and remarkable individual accomplishments in his career, but on Sunday, he basked in the glory of a very special someone: Kessler's girlfriend,

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

Although the Utah Jazz will be one of the top sellers to monitor ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, starting center Walker Kessler will not be leaving anytime soon.