If you’re a Utah Jazz fan, allow us to offer our sincere condolences. It hasn’t been easy for you lately, and that likely won’t change throughout the NBA offseason.
Ever since the Jazz were eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs, they’ve been the subject of constant trade rumors.
It makes sense. This club consistently enters the NBA season with championship aspirations. They also consistently fall well short of that mark. Meanwhile, it’s rumored that problems persist in their locker room. The Donovan Mitchell / Rudy Gobert era appears to have hit a ceiling.
If the front office feels the same, they may host a fire sale this summer. Even if they don’t, a trade request from Donovan Mitchell could force their hand. If they are moving their veterans this summer, Rudy Gobert will garner significant interest around the league.
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The Atlanta Hawks should be looking to make overtures. Gobert would go a long way towards covering up franchise point guard Trae Young’s defensive limitations.
Here are two trades that bring the two stars together in Atlanta.