Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal 

It’s a little difficult to settle on a fair return for Conley. 

We almost sent them Jaden Hardy. It didn’t feel right. Hardy has flashed tremendous upside in both Summer League and preseason. The Mavericks would probably opt to keep him, if for no other reason than to deal him down the road when his value exceeds a return of Conley. 

Similarly, Josh Green feels like a non-starter. If anything, he feels like a breakout candidate for 2022-23. Finally, even an unprotected first-rounder felt too steep for Conley. He’s aging, undersized, and weak on defense. 

This feels like a more realistic return. The Jazz receive a solid young player in Ntilkina and a protected first-rounder.

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Moreover, as long as Doncic remains a Maverick, they’re likely to stay out of the first round. This pick should land in Salt Lake City. 

Should the Mavericks really part with it?