The NBA postseason is underway, and in recent years, that has meant one thing for the Utah Jazz – underachievement.
The Jazz have been unable to take the next step toward a championship in recent years, and this could lead to a blockbuster deal involving one of their key pieces. Spoiler alert: It will not be Donovan Mitchell.
Utah has been near the top of the Western Conference for years now, but that success has not translated well to the postseason.
Rudy Gobert continues to be one of the best defenders in the league, but this is a guard-driven league. The relationship between Gobert and Mitchell has been rocky over the years, and this could be the time to split it up.
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The Atlanta Hawks have struggled this season after an unexpected trip to the conference finals. After the play-in round, Atlanta earned the eighth seed in the postseason and is dealing with the Miami Heat.
Atlanta was aggressive in the offseason giving both Trae Young and John Collins contract extensions to keep their core together. The Hawks could have a new addition if a frontcourt piece is available.
Let’s take a closer look at how the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz might get a deal done in the offseason.
