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

By Hayden Van de Maat

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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Jan 2, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks (10) sits courtside during warm-ups prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks (10) sits courtside during warm-ups prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Alec Burks

After two injury riddled seasons, Burks could be best suited playing limited minutes (12-18 per game). He could thrive in short bursts where he can attack the rim and be really active on defense.

Burks looked like a worthy candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year award last season before he suffered a broken leg after just 28 games. With Trevor Booker leaving for Brooklyn, Burks could be the new energy guy in Utah.

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So there you have it; five quality players that can (and will) push the Jazz towards the playoffs, and maybe beyond that too.

Regardless of who you are in the Western Conference playoffs next season, whether you’re the Dallas Mavericks or Golden State Warriors, you should not want to play against the Jazz.

Statistics courtesy of ESPN and Basketball Reference

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