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Utah Jazz: Breaking down the trade odds for Jazzmen on the market

By Ryan Aston

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 03: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz looks to pass the ball during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 3, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 03: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz looks to pass the ball during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 3, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 15: Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket on Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of the game at TD Garden on December 15, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /

Ricky Rubio

A few, short weeks ago, a vocal contingent of Jazz fans were probably willing to sell Ricky Rubio for a bag of magic beans. Despite hope that he would be an impact player and floor leader for Utah, his first half-season with the Jazz was pretty rough.

Now, things couldn’t be more different.

Over his last nine games, Rubio has played stellar basketball. In that span, he’s averaged 16.3 points, 7.6 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game while hitting 49 percent of his shots overall and 48 percent from 3-point range. Along the way, he’s been a key cog in the Jazz’s six-game win streak.

The Jazz have been patient with Rubio all season. Given his recent progress, I see them continuing to play the long game. Unless they receive an offer they can’t refuse, I don’t see Rubio getting moved.

Odds of being dealt: Low

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