Walker Kessler Ruled Out Thursday Due to Ongoing Finger Injury

Walker Kessler missed his third consecutive preseason contest Thursday against the Kings due to a finger injury. However, head coach JJ Redick indicated there is no long-term concern regarding the big man's status. Kessler's next opportunity to return to the floor will come Tuesday against the Warriors. His absence follows a summer trade from Utah, where teammate Jusuf Nurkic recently suffered a foot injury.