Utah Jazz: Free agency update of current and former Jazzmen

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 28: Joe Ingles and Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz walk off the court after their 98-93 loss to LA Clippers in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 28, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 28: Joe Ingles and Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz walk off the court after their 98-93 loss to LA Clippers in Game Six of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 28, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)
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PORTLAND, OR – SEPTEMBER 25: Shelvin Mack
PORTLAND, OR – SEPTEMBER 25: Shelvin Mack

Shelvin Mack

Barring a major surprise wherein the Utah Jazz opt to bring Shelvin Mack back to shore up their backup point guard position, it’s a near certainty that he will not be returning to the Jazz next season. Although he was disappointing to Jazz fans in some regards, he’s still a very serviceable backup that could provide meaningful minutes for the right team.

So far, the team that has been connected to Mack the most has been the New York Knicks who, according to several reports, are expressing interest in him. The Knicks aren’t exactly an ideal landing place given the current state of the franchise and their minimal chances of making the playoffs, but they could potentially provide Shelvin with ample playing time and a chance to further prove himself.

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Although it’s certainly time for the Jazz to move on from him, I wish Mack nothing but success in his future endeavors, be it with the Knicks or elsewhere.