Kessler (rest) is available for Monday's game against the Jazz, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports. Kessler received rest in Friday's loss to the Pelicans, but he'll be available for Monday's matchup.

The Jazz are getting plenty of trade calls concerning Walker Kessler but it sounds like Will Hardy wants to keep the 'consistent' big man.

As a potential record-breaking winter storm was bearing down on New Orleans, the Pelicans stormed back to beat the Jazz.

New Orleans Pelicans ... is 2.5 percentage points lower than the Pelicans have given up to their opponents (48.3%). TOP PERFORMERS: CJ McCollum is averaging 21.6 points and 3.8 assists for the Pelicans. Walker Kessler is averaging 10.8 points, 11.3 ...

However, New Orleans found a rhythm early, led by CJ McCollum, who knocked down five 3-pointers in the first quarter alone. Utah has been vulnerable defensively on the perimeter this season, allowing opponents to take 40.7 percent of their overall shot attempts from deep, tied for the third-highest frequency in the league.

Walker Kessler doesn't have much help around him in New Orleans tonight, so look for the Utah Jazz big to grab a good chunk of the available rebounds tonight, per our NBA betting picks.

NEW ORLEANS ... 11 assists for the Jazz. Walker Kessler had 19 points and 13 rebounds and Kyle Filipowski added 17 rebounds and 11 points. A 24-3 run gave the Pelicans their first lead on ...

CJ McCollum scored six of his 45 points in overtime and the host New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record by overcoming a 25-point deficit in defeating the Utah Jazz 123-119 Monday night.

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There are five plays that I’m eyeing on Monday night, including a points prop for New Orleans Pelicans star ... Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (listed as questionable tonight) is averaging ...

Boston Celtics guard Jaden Springer also received several mentions as a clear way for the extremely expensive defending champions to save money ahead of the stretch run. In a similar vein, several scouts and execs mentioned the Cleveland Cavaliers,

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