Kessler Edwards is an American basketball player who plays as a small forward for the Dallas Mavericks and their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends. He is on a two-way contract with the Mavericks. Standing at 6 feet 7 inches, Edwards is known for being a reliable "3-and-D" wing player. Born on August 9, 2000, in Glendale, California, Edwards grew up in Rancho Cucamonga, California where he played high school basketball at Etiwanda High School. As a junior in high school, Kessler Edwards averaged 17 points and nine rebounds per game, earning First Team All-Baseline League honors. In his senior year, he averaged 21.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game and was named Baseline League MVP.
As a three-star recruit coming out of high school, Edwards continued his basketball career at Pepperdine University from 2018 to 2021. As a freshman, Edwards averaged 10 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and was named to the WCC All-Freshman Team. In his sophomore season, he elevated his performance, averaging 13.8 points and leading the team with 7.5 rebounds per game. He earned a spot on the Second Team All-WCC and helped lead Pepperdine to a College Basketball Invitational title, where he was named the tournament MVP. In his junior season, Edwards further improved, averaging 17.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. His standout play earned him First-Team All-WCC honors. After his junior year, he declared for the NBA Draft. Edwards was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft, 44th overall, by the Brooklyn Nets. He played sparingly during his rookie season but started in 23 games and appeared in 48 games overall. Since his sophomore year in the NBA, Edwards has been striving to find a team that can fully utilize his talents.
Kessler Edwards Contract Breakdown
How much is Kessler Edwards getting paid?
During the 2024/25 NBA season, Kessler Edwards is set to earn $578,577 from his two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
How much does Kessler Edwards make in a minute?
Minute by minute, Kessler Edwards earns $1.1 from his $578,577 salary.
Kessler Edwards Career Earnings
As of November 2024, Kessler Edwards has earned $3,621,180 from his salaries as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Kessler Edwards’s contract?
Kessler Edwards is on a one-year, two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks, valued at $548,815. As per this contract’s guidelines, Kessler Edwards is splitting his time between the Dallas Mavericks and their G League affiliate, Texas Legends.
How much of Kessler Edwards’s contract is guaranteed?
Kessler Edwards's two-way contract is not guaranteed. As per the standard two-way contract rules, his contract can be terminated by the team at any moment.
Kessler Edwards Contract History
These are all the contracts that Kessler Edwards has signed in his career till now.
August 7, 2024
Kessler Edwards signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
July 6, 2022
Kessler Edwards signed a two-year, $3.57 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
August 16, 2021
Kessler Edwards signed a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
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FAQs on Kessler Edwards
A. Kessler Edwards hails from Glendale, California, USA.
A. Kessler Edwards’s jersey number is #20.
A. Kessler Edwards primarily plays as a small forward. He can also play as power forward.
A. Kessler Edwards is 6 feet 7 inches.
A. Kessler Edwards is rated 69 in the NBA 2k25.
