Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; February 1, 2025; During the second half of the Utah Jazz’s game against the Orlando Magic at Delta Center, guard Collin Sexton (2) shouts for forward John Collins (20). Required Credit: Imagn Images/Chris Nicoll Several NBA teams at the other end of the rankings wait by their trash cans, hoping that their trash will be another general manager’s treasure while the numerous contenders and hopeful thinkers speculate about the cost of imports over the next days.
Undoubtedly, there seems to be some recyclable material in what these so-called rebuilding groups have to offer.
However, these kinds of trades may be challenging due to the league’s strict salary-cap regulations.
However, any team that thinks it’s already within arm’s reach of a conference finals position may find a serviceable backup big man, a forward with double figures who can come off the bench, and a seasoned guard with playoff experience appealing.
And there were perhaps 20 of them at the last count. Before the competition does, these glory-seekers ought to get in touch with these three sellers:
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; January 1, 2024; During the second half at the Delta Center against the Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz player Jordan Clarkson (00) reacts after grabbing a rebound to record a triple-double. Credits: USA TODAY Sports/Christopher Creveling The Jazz have plenty of prime-time players for a mediocre club.
The issue is that their general manager isn’t, and that takes precedence over a lot of innovative ideas.
Danny Ainge has done an excellent job of offloading star-caliber talent for a ton of draft selections and respectable role players thus far in his tenure.
The role players are simply becoming older, but the picks are still happening.
