Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Rudy Gobert
Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Ben Simmons, C Nicolas Claxton
In this NBA trade scenario, the Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz would engage in a pretty straightforward swap featuring Rudy Gobert and Ben Simmons.
Both sides would get a player to bring a new dynamic when looking at the deal. The Nets would land an elite rim protector to help them to protect the paint against the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid in the Eastern Conference.
Simmons would not be the only player landing with the Jazz in this scenario. Nicolas Claxton would be involved in what would need to be a sign-and-trade deal.
The Nets have been plugging in veteran fireworks in hopes of building a solid frontcourt, which has not happened to this point.
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On the other side, the Jazz would get a hybrid player in Simmons once he can return to the floor. It would allow Mitchell to take over completely while Simmons can play a bit of a forward roll.
Let’s look at the case for this NBA trade scenario involving the Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz.
