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Utah Jazz: A far-too-early look at potential free agent targets this summer

By Jared Woodcox

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 07: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 7, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 07: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 7, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 26: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors looks on against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre on February 26, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 26: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors looks on against the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre on February 26, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Fred VanVleet

Current Team: Toronto Raptors

Status: Unrestricted

What I like:

Fred VanVleet has been a major part of Toronto’s exceptional bench this season. Not only does he shoot nearly 40 percent from behind the arc, but he’s a gritty player that plays with a chip on his shoulder and simply looks to make his team better. He plays to his strengths and would be excellent as a backup point guard that gets the job done.

What I don’t like:

If the Jazz feel it necessary to add a guy like VanVleet, who will probably make more than the $1.3 million contract he’s on for this year, it probably means they feel less than confident in Dante Exum. With that being the case, I don’t know that VanVleet is exactly who the Jazz would go after. He’d likely be better than Raul Neto, but not to the extent where Utah would make it a priority to add him as a third-string point guard when he’s worthy of being the second one off the bench.

Final Thoughts:

I actually am a big fan of VanVleet and would be totally fine with the Jazz adding him. Based on their current roster construct, though, I don’t know that it makes all that much sense.

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