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Utah Jazz: The J-Notes’ post-free agency West power rankings

By Ryan Aston

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 30: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks to shoot in front of the defense by Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 30, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JANUARY 30: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks to shoot in front of the defense by Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 30, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – MARCH 20: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after scoring a three pointer during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on March 20, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

12) Memphis Grizzlies

Mark my words — Jaren Jackson Jr. has a better than average shot at being the best player from the 2018 draft class five years from now. With the former Michigan State standout in tow, Grizzlies fans have something to look forward to in the years to come.

Jackson and a year of good health from Marc Gasol and Mike Conley, could see the Grizz surprising some people next year. That’s probably a tough ask, however, and Memphis probably should have already found deals for their aging core.

11) Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks hit their lowest point in two decades last season, winning just 24 games, and Dirk Nowitzki‘s career is in its winter, but I actually really like where Mark Cuban’s team sits at the moment. The Mavs are fighters and they’ve got a foundation for good things going forward.

Dallas’ draft-night move to acquire Luka Doncic was an epic win, Dennis Smith Jr. clearly has star potential and DAJ is an elite rim protector and exactly the kind of center the Mavericks have lacked in recent years. Also — Harrison Barnes is a borderline All-Star, quirky though his game may be.

That’s a core you can build around; it’s just going to take some time.

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