Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler has expressed some frustration over his contract situation as the team prepares to open training camp.

The Athletic reported earlier this month that the Jazz will not extend the center before the Oct. 20 deadline for fourth-year players.

“I don’t want to talk about it after today, just because I think during the season ... I don’t want it to be a distractor for me or for my teammates,” Kessler said Monday.

“But that being said, I’m definitely a little frustrated with how,” Kessler said, trailing off before finishing, “... if I don’t (receive an extension).”

Kessler and his representation are seeking a long-term extension that would keep the 7-foot shotblocker in Utah and secure a large payout approaching or perhaps even eclipsing $100 million over the c

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