Utah Jazz: Breaking Down Player Acquisitions and Returns for 2016-17

Feb 25, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker (33) defends against San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw (33) during the first half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker (33) defends against San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw (33) during the first half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 25, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker (33) defends against San Antonio Spurs center Boris Diaw (33) during the first half at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

A look at the players acquired by the Utah Jazz via trade and free agency, as well as those making returns from injury and what each brings to the table.

In the midst of a thrilling offseason that saw superstars moving, legends retiring and careers being born, some think the Utah Jazz were too quiet. However, many think they took important steps toward getting where they want to go.

The Jazz made all the right moves in the free agency period, but can the added talent and experience convert into winning lots of games? Of course it can.

Aside from the development of the Jazz core (particularly Rodney Hood and Trey Lyles), with the likes of George Hill, Joe Johnson and Boris Diaw headed to Salt Lake City, and the returns of Dante Exum and Alec Burks, the Jazz will be a vastly different team from last season.

Here’s what each of them bring to the table–

Next: George Hill