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Utah Jazz: Breaking down the risks/rewards of potential trade targets

By Ryan Aston

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 13: Anthony Tolliver #43 (rear) and Eric Moreland #24 of the Detroit Pistons battle for a loose ball wiuth Nikola Mirotic #44 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 13, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 13: Anthony Tolliver #43 (rear) and Eric Moreland #24 of the Detroit Pistons battle for a loose ball wiuth Nikola Mirotic #44 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 13, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 18: George Hill #3 and Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz calls for a foul during a 99-91 LA Clippers win in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

George Hill

Best Case: George Hill is humbled by his Sacramento experience and re-doubles his efforts in a Jazz return. As a result, he picks up right where he left off after getting traded back to the team he took to the second-round last season. He’s a 15-5 guy, a threat to knock down threes, a plus defender and a massive upgrade over Ricky Rubio in the Snyder system.

The Hill-Gobert screen-roll once again showcases the Stifle Tower’s oft-overlooked offensive skills and Utah’s offense starts to click again.

As he gets older, he transitions seamlessly to a mentor role and becomes one of the league’s best back-up point guards.

Worst Case: As he’s struggled playing second fiddle to De’Aaron Fox, Hill really doesn’t feel a spot that’s secondary to Mitchell and/or Exum. Or he’s awesome with it and puts up numbers, but he’s perpetually injured gain.

As an added bonus, the $19 million Hill adds to the team’s books really limits what Dennis Lindsey can do in free agency this summer.

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