3-Team Trade Scenario Sends Jazz’s Malik Beasley To Lakers

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Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal 

Many would argue that a rim-protecting big man is a must for any competitive team. 

The Jazz have one – he just happens to be a rookie. Walker Kessler has a lot of potential, but he’s not necessarily ready to make significant contributions to a winning team. 

By contrast, Poeltl is. In fact, he’d be the perfect mentor for Kessler. Still, that’s not the main value in this deal for the Jazz. 

That would be Poeltl himself. He’s one of the best defensive big men in the NBA. His ability to defend the rim and survive in space ought to make the Jazz a better team.

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If that’s their goal, this is a good trade for them. 

Does it do the same for the Lakers? 

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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