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Evaluating the “tradability” of each Utah Jazz player

By Jared Woodcox

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 7: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz makes his entrance before the game against the Miami Heat on January 7, 2017 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Oscar Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 7: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz makes his entrance before the game against the Miami Heat on January 7, 2017 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Oscar Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – DECEMBER 30: Royce O’Neale #23 of the Utah Jazz looks on during their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 30, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – DECEMBER 30: Royce O’Neale #23 of the Utah Jazz looks on during their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 30, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

Royce O’Neale

Royce O’Neale has been one of my favorite surprises of the season. Although I was sad when the Jazz parted ways with Joel Bolomboy, I’ve absolutely loved what O’Neale has brought to the table. He has all the looks of an NBA rotation player with his solid defense and respectable three-point shot. He has plenty of room for improvement, but also a nice potential that could get him far.

Once again, he could be used in a trade as a pot-sweetener. However, he’s costing the Jazz next to nothing and appears to be one of their “diamond in the rough” projects that they’ll want to see play out before moving him prematurely. Royce has done enough to look promising, but not enough to draw the attention of teams looking to strike a deal, so don’t count on him being moved.

Verdict: Tradable, low value – unlikely to be moved

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So as you can see, the Utah Jazz have quite the broad spectrum of players in terms of value and tradability. While, quite honestly, unless the Jazz were to part with Rudy Gobert or Donovan Mitchell (they won’t), they likely don’t have the value to bring in any players or assets that are that mind-blowing. Still, they have a few nice pieces that could help them improve over the long run.

If I were a betting man, I’d guess that Derrick Favors and Joe Johnson are probably the two most likely to be moved. However, that’s not necessarily a guarantee and it really feels like anyone besides Utah’s two untouchables are pretty fair game. Of course, it takes two to tango, so a lot of what the Jazz do will depend on what opportunities are out there, which could severely hamper what they’re capable of pulling off.

Nevertheless, I’d be quite shocked if we didn’t see the Utah Jazz come up in some way, shape or form as we draw ever so near to the 2017-18 trade deadline on February 8th. Be sure to stay glued to TheJNotes.com for when all those juicy trade rumors and exciting trade news start to break.