Despite no draft picks in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz are putting together a very fun summer league roster, and after the trade of Rudy Gobert and so much uncertainty now around where the roster is headed, the annual pre-season competition could be more important than ever. Summer League kicks off for the Jazz in Salt Lake City from the 5th-7th of July, before they head to Las Vegas to join the rest of the NBA, and yesterday, Utah announced the squad they would be sending to both of these events.
While there’s no big name rookies or prized young free agents on the roster, it’s made up of an interesting blend of players, and with the recent turnover on the Jazz roster, we could be seeing some future NBA players on this roster. Given what other teams will be sending to Summer League (for example, the OKC Thunder will be sending the likes of Chet Holmgren and Ousamane Dieng and Jalen Williams to Salt Lake City Summer League), the Jazz definitely won’t be seen as a top team to watch, but for Jazz fans, this is going to be a crucial Summer League.
Guards
13. Jared Butler
61. Caleb Homesley
33. Johnny Juzang
70. Vic Law
39. Isaiah Miller
37. Darryl Morsell
42. James Palmer Jr.
5. Justin Robinson
49. Jeenathan Williams
Forwards
55. Bruno Caboclo
28. Borisa Simanic
19. Xavier Sneed
46. Jordan Usher
Centers
26. Kofi Cockburn
99. Tacko Fall
The Utah Jazz's summer league roster will feature the likes of Jared Butler, Johnny Juzang, and Tacko Fall, but, as of yet, neither Leandro Bolmaro or Walker Kessler from the Wolves trade. Current Jazz assistants Bryan Bailey (Salt Lake) and Lamar Skeeter (Las Vegas) will coach. pic.twitter.com/PBFoO57gHj
— Eric Walden (@tribjazz) July 2, 2022
The absense of Leondro Bolmaro and Walker Kessler is a puzzling one, but given that NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is still over a week away, there is a chance that we may get to see one or both of them in action eventually, as they figure to be potential NBA role players in the not too distant future.
It’s very evident that the Jazz are going guard heavy in this year’s Summer League, but with so much talent, there’s going to be plenty to watch at every position for Jazz fans, as they continue to digest the Rudy Gobert trade and the future of this team going forward. There’s no blue chip prospect or guaranteed NBA star on this team, there’s plenty of young talent, and seeing as though Summer League is often used to uncover hidden gems or get former NBA players some reps, this is a great team.
The squad will be led by Bryan Bailey and Lamar Skeeter, and while there may not be enough pure talent on this squad to take home a Summer League title, the Jazz will no doubt have their hands full scouting this team, which could come away with a few impressive wins.