Brad and Ryan continue The 12 Days of Centers with one of the most intriguing names to hit the rumor mill: Walker Kessler. Following yesterday’s report from Shams Charania that the Pacers are expected to be aggressive in their search for a long-term center, Kessler’s name has surfaced as a realistic target. We break down Kessler’s profile as a legitimate rim-running lob threat, elite shot blocker (2.4 BPG for his career), and developing stretch-big, who showed promising three-point flashes before undergoing labrum surgery just five games into his fourth season. At only 24, his upside as a defensive anchor and efficient play-finisher is undeniable. But what would the price tag be? Is he worth a blue-chip asset—even someone like Bennedict Mathurin? And is Kessler actually the long-term fit next to Tyrese Haliburton that Indiana should invest in? We dig into all of it. Plus…Phillip Rivers.

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