Why This Trade Would Benefit The Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz was able to take the Denver Nuggets to seven games in the first round of the playoffs. They are a team that is ready to contend and have locked up their stars for the future. This means they are going for it right away.
When looking at what they are getting in return, nothing may jump off the page but these are productive players that are used to a secondary role. JJ Redick is a winning player in the NBA and one of the best shooters of his generation. He has missed the playoffs just one time and that was during last season with the Pelicans.
Eric Bledsoe is an elite option that could play effectively alongside Donovan Mitchell in the backcourt. It would fit the defensive identity of the Jazz while also providing another guard that can get into the paint and create for teammates.
For the Jazz, this is an extremely intriguing trade because of the return and the possibility of getting Conley off the books a year early. This is something that they should be looking into since they already have their stars in place.
