New York Knicks Receive: F/C Kelly Olynyk, G/F Jordan Clarkson, 2025 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Utah Jazz Receive: F Davis Bertans, G/F Reggie Bullock, G/F Josh Green, G Jaden Hardy, 2027 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: F Julius Randle
Of course, having a player like Doncic is the first step to success. A contending team needs an All-NBA player.
Sure, depth counts too. Having a platoon of players you can rely on is valuable. Still, without that guiding light, it will only get you so far.
Just look at the Jazz. Some expected this group to be in the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes this year.
Instead, their depth carried them to a somewhat competitive season.
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They still didn’t make the playoffs. As admirably as Lauri Markkanen performed this year, he couldn’t drag the Jazz that far. He’s not quite a franchise player.
Should the Jazz make a rebuilding trade with that in mind?