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Utah Jazz: Far-too-early 2019 free agent wish list

By Jared Woodcox

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 25: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks controls the ball while being defended by Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz in the first half at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 25, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 25: Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks controls the ball while being defended by Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz in the first half at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 25, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – NOVEMBER 20: Spencer Dinwiddie #8 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Miami Heat on November 20, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – NOVEMBER 20: Spencer Dinwiddie #8 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Miami Heat on November 20, 2018 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. 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 Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Spencer Dinwiddie

I know that Spencer Dinwiddie isn’t exactly the cream of the crop when it comes to free agents, but perhaps his tier of player is a little more realistic of a target for the Jazz. And if this is a tier the Jazz can get, that’s still great news, because Dinwiddie is an exceptional talent.

He’s been somewhat overlooked in his career, but he was a Most Improved Player candidate last year and continues to shine this season, putting up nearly 15 points per game on respectable shooting splits of 46 percent from the field 37.9 percent from deep. That might not blow your mind, but compared to how poor Utah’s shooting has been this year, those marks would be a heaven-sent.

Not only that, but I think Dinwiddie still has plenty of room to grow and continue to improve on offense, especially in Utah’s renowned system. He’s a prolific team player and a willing defender who could fit nicely in the Jazz system.

And, unlike most of the players on this list, Dinwiddie would be a nice addition that wouldn’t necessarily break the bank. Sure, his phenomenal play will have him due for a pay raise next season, but not necessarily one that sinks Utah’s financial ship.

Again, he may not be the sexiest pickup, but he’d still be a great addition and a potentially solid consolation prize should any of Utah’s coveted big fish not come through.

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