Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal
This season, the Jazz have appeared to be a team teetering between staying competitive and rebuilding. They probably ought to lean in the latter direction.
After all, this team doesn’t look nearly ready to compete. With that in mind, they might as well flip Clarkson for a younger player.
That’s especially true when considering his contractual situation. Clarkson is due for free agency after this season.
It feels unlikely that he’ll return to a rebuilding Jazz team, and they don’t want to lose him for nothing.
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Hachimura is something. In fact, the wing has flashed solid potential as a member of the Lakers. All told, he’d be a sensible acquisition for this team.
Should the Lakers part with him?