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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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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – DECEMBER 23: Joe Johnson #6 of the Utah Jazz runs up court during their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 23, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

Joe Johnson

Mark my words — in a couple of weeks time, Joe Johnson will be lacing up the sneakers for an NBA team that isn’t the Jazz. Whether that’s due to a deadline deal or a contract buyout remains to be seen.

Iso Joe will always be remembered in Jazzland for his playoff heroics last spring. Johnson’s contributions to the team’s first-round playoff series victory over the LA Clippers were numerous, but his buzzer-beating game-winner in the series opener was an all-time moment for the franchise —

Unfortunately, the Jazz and Joe Jesus no longer match one another. Father Time has caught up a bit to the seven-time All-Star, Utah has better big man options on the roster and Johnson would probably like a chance to win a title before he calls it quits. Rumor has it that he’s hoping for a trade.

Pulling one off could be tough for the Jazz, unless Johnson is packaged with one of the team’s more desirable players. A buyout may be the most likely outcome.

Trade odds: Moderate

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