This Jazz-Lakers Trade Features Jordan Clarkson

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Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal 

There’s nothing complicated at play for the Jazz here. 

Patrick Beverley is a much worse player than Jordan Clarkson. At one time, that wasn’t necessarily the case. Beverley is an elite point-of-attack defender who can help a contender win games. 

Unless his shot isn’t falling. This season, it isn’t. That’s fine for Utah. They’re acquiring a solid veteran mentor, and downgrading their roster so as to bottom out for lottery odds. 

They’re also getting an extremely valuable first-round pick in the process.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz & Los Angeles Lakers Updates

As an aging team that’s light on future assets, the Lakers’ future outlook is unclear. 

Should they really be giving out first-round picks? 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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