Utah Jazz: 15 realistic free agency options post-Conley trade

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 16: DeMarre Carroll #9 of the Brooklyn Nets guards Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 16, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - MARCH 16: DeMarre Carroll #9 of the Brooklyn Nets guards Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 16, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON – MAY 12: Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks to pass while defended by Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott (1). Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers in1st half action of Round 2, Game 7 of NBA playoff play at Scotiabank Arena. (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Mike Scott

When people talk about Jazz DNA, things like grit and toughness are definitely a prominent part of the equation. Former second-round steal Mike Scott would provide those things in spades from the power forward position, with the added bonus of being able to knock down long-range jumpers.

Scott has really worked hard to expand his range since entering the league in 2014. At this point, he’s arguably one of the better floor-spacing frontcourt players in the game, hitting over 40 percent from three in each of his last two years.

At 6-foot-8 and 237, his size isn’t overwhelming, but a 6-foot-11 wingspan could enable him to play some situational small-ball five. Positional versatility and shooting prowess are a sweet combination in Jazzland.

Like a few guys on this list, he also has history with Quin Snyder. Perhaps not coincidentally, Snyder’s year in the ATL with Mike Budenholzer was the same year Scott took 2.5 3-pointers per game and made 31 percent of the attempts after only shooting one three his entire rookie season. His transition into Snyder’s system with the Jazz could be easier than most.

Scott will be an unrestricted free agent.