3 available big men the Utah Jazz should consider

The Utah Jazz have been in a tough spot lately. A combination of general injuries and health and safety protocols have left the team ravished. So much so that in their last contest, they were forced to start the 6’5 Royce O’Neale at center.

That’s a particular issue against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who field an unconventional triple towers lineup. Regardless, it’s likely to be a problem against virtually any team in the NBA.

Luckily, there are options. The Utah Jazz have already made avail of the league’s new hardship exception, which allows teams greater leeway to sign players to 10-day contracts. They should do so once again on an expedited basis to ensure they’re not entering games at such a significant size disadvantage.

Readers should note that none of these guys are going to revolutionize the Jazz’s fortunes. That, of course, is why they’re potentially available on 10-day contracts. Regardless, any one of these big men could offer the team size on the interior, and at least a semblance of rim protection and rebounding.

In all likelihood, they won’t get extended either. These Utah Jazz are fairly set in the middle with a rotation of Rudy Gobert, Hassan Whiteside and small-ball option Rudy Gay. These guys would be options for short term relief while none of those 3 are available.

If they contribute enough, another NBA team may see them as something more than that.

Here are 3 potentially available big men the Utah Jazz should be getting on the phone with as soon as possible.