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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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DENVER, CO – JANUARY 16 : The jersey of Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets as seen during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 16, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – JANUARY 16 : The jersey of Wilson Chandler #21 of the Denver Nuggets as seen during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on January 16, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Wilson Chandler

Current Team: Denver Nuggets

Status: Unrestricted (Player option)

What I like:

Wilson Chandler is a guy that some Jazz fans have had their eyes on for a while as a potential stretch-four fit in Utah. He is certainly capable of knocking down the three, but what I like more about Chandler is his versatility and willingness to do the dirty work. He’s a gritty player that fights for the ball, and when he’s at his best, he does a lot to help his team win.

What I don’t like:

However, there are plenty of concerns that I have with Chandler. For one, he has a player option for next season, and while I think he may be wiling to opt out of it to look for a more meaningful role on a team outside of the Nuggets, he may find himself hard-pressed to top the $12.8 million he’s owed next year.

Even if Chandler is available, although he’s considered a stretch-big by many, his three-point shooting actually leaves quite a bit to be desired as he’s shot just over 33 percent in each of the past two years. I worry about his consistency and focus as well, as he’s suffered several ups and downs during his time in Denver.

Final Thoughts:

I can see Chandler’s appeal and perhaps Quin Snyder would maximize his talents. However, I feel like the positives that he would bring are similar to what the Jazz already have in Crowder and that their free agent money would likely be better spent elsewhere.

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