The Utah Jazz has become one of the most talked-about teams in the NBA as of late, and not for good reason. They’ve fallen to the fifth spot in the Western Conference standings and are set to face a tough first-round matchup in the playoffs.
There’s a real possibility the Jazz end up getting eliminated in the first round of the playoffs this year. After all of the late-season collapses, it’s time to blow it up if they are unable to succeed in the playoffs.
The Western Conference is only going to get more competitive next season with teams like the LA Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and New Orleans Pelicans getting healthy.
The Jazz appears to have hit a crossroads with their team-building identity. They aren’t a top-ten defense despite having Rudy Gobert’s rim protection. The lack of a superstar prevents them from closing out games at a sufficient level, too.
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If the Jazz decides it’s time to move Rudy Gobert in a trade, there will be no shortage of interested suitors ready to capitalize on the opportunity.
Let’s take a look at the most likely trade destinations for Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert.
