Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal
By contrast, the Utah Jazz could not be much different from the Knicks. Salt Lake City is one of the smallest markets in the entire NBA.
That hasn’t stopped the Jazz from being successful. Barring a miracle, 2022-23 will be the first season in six years in which they miss the playoffs. On the other hand, they’ve had most of their success by building through the draft.
General manager Danny Ainge seems well aware of that fact. Between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, he received a whopping seven unprotected first-round picks this summer. The Jazz are in an optimal position to rebuild their roster through the league’s annual talent injection.
They might as well strengthen that position a little further. Allegedly, the Jazz are seeking a first-round pick for each of Bogdanovic, Jordan Clarkson, and Malik Beasley. That feels optimistic, but of that group, Bogdanovic is the most likely to land them one.
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Especially if a team like the New York Knicks continues to resist the rebuilding cycle.