Utah Jazz: Which Players on the Trading Block Could be a Good Fit?

Deron Williams

Deron Williams is another player that I’ve brought up earlier as a potential fix for Utah’s struggles at the backup point guard spot. Some Jazz fans have a sour taste in their mouth from Williams, but he has been reported as on the trading block and as a capable starter averaging 13.1 points and 6.9 assists this season, he could very well work wonders for Utah’s bench.

Of course, the big question would be whether he would be willing to accept a bench role, but at this stage of his career, one would think that Williams would be more interested in doing whatever is necessary to help a team win rather than try to boost his own stats or perception.

One positive about having Williams on the team would be that on nights when George Hill is hurt or struggling (which has become all too frequent), D-Will could easily be inserted alongside the starters and help close out games for the Jazz if need be.

It would be great to see him accept a role similar to what his former teammate Joe Johnson has done with Utah. Then again, while it could potentially be a good fit to have these two vets play alongside one another once again, there has been some question about their chemistry together as both failed to elevate their former Brooklyn Nets team to its expected heights.

Finally, Williams is another player who has dealt with injuries both recently and throughout his career, so this could be a bit concerning for Utah as well. While I think there’s a chance of D-Will having a successful and seamless reunion with the Jazz, there’s also several disconcerting questions that the organization would have to consider before going too far down the road with him.

Verdict: Yellow Light