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Utah Jazz: Grading the Kyle Korver trade

Jared Woodcox|
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 19: Kyle Korver #26 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts to a play during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 19: Kyle Korver #26 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts to a play during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. 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 Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 27: Kyle Korver #26 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Indiana Pacers on October 27, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 27: Kyle Korver #26 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts against the Indiana Pacers on October 27, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Final Grade

Honestly, I may be a little biased because I’ve always loved Kyle Korver and am all for nostalgia, but I’m content with this trade. We knew even at the conclusion of last season that the Jazz needed to add more shooting and I was a little disappointed that they didn’t do anything about it this summer. I guess the saying, “better late than never” certainly applies here, though, and I’m glad that Utah finally added that coveted shooting touch.

The impact that Korver will have on spacing if he can be even a mediocre 3-point shooter will be immense. And quite frankly, I don’t expect anything mediocre about him. Excluding this current season, Korver has heaved over five 3-point attempts per game in each of the past eight seasons. He’s shot over 40 percent in seven of those eight years. The one year that he fell a touch short, he was still at an impressive 39.8 percent.

In other words, the sample size is immense and Korver has lived up to his reputation. There’s no reason why he shouldn’t continue to do so in Utah.

True, Alec will be missed and the lack of another creator is a risky situation to be in, but I don’t believe that he was in Utah’s long-term plans anyhow. Only time will tell if this trade will pan out in the Jazz’s favor, but it’s obvious that Donovan Mitchell and Co. have needed space to operate, and Korver will certainly give them that, as well as a legit 3-point threat.

As such, I’m feeling optimistic about this trade working out quite well and expecting it to provide Utah’s bench and overall offense with a huge lift. Therefore, I’m giving the deal relatively high marks.

My Grade: B

What about you, Jazz fans? Are you feeling the Kyle Korver reunion or nah? Let me know on Twitter or in the comments below.

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