Utah Jazz Receive: G Devonte’ Graham, F/C Jaxson Hayes, 2024 First-Round Pick (MIL via NOP)
New Orleans Pelicans Receive: G/F Malik Beasley, F/C Jarred Vanderbilt
However, it is also important to keep in mind that no player wants to jump the gun when it comes to assessing their season.
Maybe that is why the deadline is set at the time it is. The teams will be able to determine where they stand by February 9th once they have enough data to do so. It is possible that different decisions would have been made if the deadline had been earlier.
Consider the Utah Jazz, for instance, as an example. It was a great start to the season for this team. In the minds of many fans around the league, this team was capable of making a deep playoff run.
Upon closer examination, it turned out to be a bit of a mirage. As a result of their new lineup, the Jazz may have caught their opponents off guard.
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In the course of the season, their lack of a top-end star has proved to be a serious problem as the season has progressed.
What are the chances of them landing one as a result of this deal?