How This Trade Impacts Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz, right now, aren’t considering any major changes to the roster. But, if they have another early exit from the postseason, their hand could be forced.
There has been a lot of focus on the future of Donovan Mitchell, as there have been reports about him possibly ending up with the New York Knicks should the Jazz’s season end quietly. But, another player they could look to move on from is Rudy Gobert.
Of the two, Mitchell is likely the one they would like to hold onto should they have to move on from one. While not as highly regarded as Mitchell, Gobert would fetch a solid package as well, such as this one from the Charlotte Hornets.
Gordon Hayward has had some injuries, but when on the court, can still produce. He would replace a lot of what the team lost when Joe Ingles suffered his injury and was subsequently traded.
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The best piece they are getting in return is likely P.J. Washington. Washington has improved every season in the NBA, turning into a respectable defender as a combo big man. His 3-point shooting enables him to be able to play alongside anyone in the frontcourt.
Kai Jones has some defensive potential as a shot blocker. Despite not receiving much time with the Hornets this season, a trade to the Jazz could provide him a chance to play.
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Utah would likely ask for two first-round picks, as the players involved don’t have the highest ceilings. It would be a fair compromise for the Charlotte Hornets to make unless they include a player such as James Bouknight to lower the expected draft capital.
