Utah Jazz Receive: G Eric Bledsoe, G/F Josh Hart, 2022 First-Round Pick (POR)
Portland Trail Blazers Receive: C Rudy Gobert
If this package looks underwhelming to you from Utah’s perspective, you’re getting where that 2022 first-round pick is likely to convey. As it stands, it’s got a 37.2% chance of falling within the top 4.
That’s the kind of asset that can net you a Rudy Gobert. This deal wouldn’t transpire until after the drafty lottery is resolved. As long as the Portland Trail Blazers’ pick lands in the top 10, it should be an attractive enough trade chip for the Utah Jazz to strongly consider.
The 2022 draft may not have the same top-end talent as this year’s class, but it’s deep. The Jazz could add Jalen Duren, Keegan Murray, Johnny Davis, or several more intriguing prospects to kick start their rebuild. If the pick does land in the top 4, this one is a no-brainer for the Jazz if they’re forced to rebuild.
After all, they’ll likely be moving Donovan Mitchell if they’re moving Gobert. If not, they won’t be dealing with Portland anyway, as both teams will be looking to retool for another playoff run.
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In the event that the Utah Jazz are rebuilding, acquiring this pick from the Blazers is a tremendous start.
Of course, they may have their eyes on a potential Mitchell replacement.
