Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal
Not likely. For the Jazz, this is about the future. With that said, they don’t have to make future-focused deals right now. The Jazz are at a crossroads.
They just finished up a competitive, albeit mediocre, season.
We think they should turn to the future. On the other hand, losing Olynyk doesn’t mean they have to tank altogether. The Jazz don’t own their pick in the next draft, so that may not be an option.
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Isn’t that all the more reason to land a potential young star like Kuminga? Wherever this team is heading, they’re years away from contention. Olynyk will be outside of his prime by the time they’ve got a chance at a title.
The Jazz might as well give Kuminga a chance to individually shine.