Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal
To begin this season, the Jazz looked like they could be buyers. Those days have long passed.
This is a solid, young team with plenty of depth. On the other hand, they don’t have a clear franchise player. Lauri Markkanen is very good. but he’s not going to be leading any Finals runs.
The Jazz could change that this summer. With that said, their best means of doing so would be to tank the rest of the season and maximize the odds of their own pick.
At the same time, having Dallas and Minnesota’s picks won’t hurt either.
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The Jazz could put together quite the offer to trade into the top 5 if their pick doesn’t land there. This deal is all about giving them options in the draft.
What does it do for the Knicks?