Utah Jazz: Four final rumors in waning moments before trade deadline
Rodney Hood regarded as ‘lock’ to be dealt
On Wednesday afternoon, I was quick to comment that Rodney Hood’s time with the Utah Jazz appeared to be rapidly nearing an end based on a spattering of reports as well as quotes from Hood himself that were featured in an article by Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania. My assumption was further backed up by Marc Stein of The New York Times later that night.
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— NYT Sports (@NYTSports) February 8, 2018
In Stein’s latest newsletter, he brought up several rumors and reports from across the league dealing with the trade deadline. One of the names found on that list was none other than Rodney Hood, who Stein referred to as “widely regarded as [a lock] to be dealt before Thursday’s deadline.” He also threw Tyreke Evans and Marco Belinelli into that same category as well.
Ever since it was announced that the Jazz were actively shopping Hood, it has felt like the likelihood of him being dealt has only picked up momentum. That’s been the case even more so over the past 24 hours with all of these recent reports.
Utah Jazz: Clock likely ticking on Rodney Hood’s time in Utah https://t.co/glVmOQbKKA pic.twitter.com/HeInRT67pH
— The J-Notes (@TheJNotes) February 7, 2018
Between all that has surfaced, it’s seeming more and more like a certainty that the Jazz will be parting with Hood prior to the upcoming deadline.