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Utah Jazz: Where recent fmr Jazzmen have signed/been traded this offseason

By Ryan Aston

MEMPHIS, TN- MARCH 08: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz on the team bus going to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis on March 08, 2019 in Memphis, TN. Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN- MARCH 08: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz on the team bus going to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis on March 08, 2019 in Memphis, TN. Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Rodney Hood Portland Trail Blazers
Rodney Hood Portland Trail Blazers (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Rodney Hood

He may never get the huge payday we were all expecting him to receive when he was in a contract year with the Jazz in 2017-18, but make no mistake about it — Hood has done well to repair his image after the debacle of his ’18 playoffs with the Cavs.

Hood played a key role down the stretch for the Portland Trail Blazers last season, putting up nearly 10 points per game off the bench and hitting some 3-point shots along the way. As a result, he’ll be back with the Blazers again next season.

The former Jazz wing and the Blazers ultimately agreed on a two-year, $16-million deal on the first day of free agency.

According to Hood, who may have had more lucrative offers elsewhere, it was all about holding onto a bit of happiness in a crazy league.

Via TrailBlazers.com —

"“I explored other offers. You’ve got to do due diligence as a player, just like teams do,” said Hood. “But it’s what is going to make me happy? Where can I fit? Sometimes you sway with the decision of what’s going to satisfy you right away. Just talking with my wife alone, a lot of conversations, staying up late, it was about long term. Where can I find a home in this league? Where can I be the best player I can be? Where is my family going to fit? All that played into it and it always came back to Portland every single time.”"

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