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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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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 4: Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the LA Clippers on March 4, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 4: Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the LA Clippers on March 4, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Joe Harris

Current Team: Brooklyn Nets

Status: Unrestricted

What I like:

Principal among the things I like about Joe Harris is the fact that he’s shooting over 40 percent from three this season, but the list doesn’t stop there. Harris rebounds well for his size and position, and is an unselfish player that plays within his role and therefore could fit extremely well with a tight-knit Jazz squad.

Not only that, but although his solid year will very likely earn him a raise this summer, he’s on a bargain of a deal right now and could still very well be had for cheap. Adding someone of his shooting ability who contributes in other ways as well is always a good thing in my mind.

What I don’t like:

My biggest issue with Harris would be that I’m not sure he would fit with Utah’s rotation as is. While upgrading at the small forward position could potentially be a good idea, I wouldn’t put Harris above Joe Ingles, and with Royce O’Neale proving to be a serviceable backup, it might be hard for him to break the rotation.

Final Thoughts:

If Harris could be had for cheap, he could be a nice rotational piece to provide Utah with more three-point shooting and more depth. However, I’d view him more as a solid last minute consolation prize than as a top free agent target.

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