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3 Jazz players that won’t be back next season after missing play-in

By Jared Koch

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 23: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz shoots between Kenrich Williams #34 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 23: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz shoots between Kenrich Williams #34 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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Feb 28, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) brings the ball up the court against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) brings the ball up the court against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports /

2: Juan Toscano-Anderson

After being acquired at the 2023 trade deadline on an expiring contract, Juan Toscano-Anderson will be entering free agency this summer as an unrestricted free agent. After a short stint of 21 games and two starts for the former dunk contest participant, his time with the Utah Jazz may have come to a close.

In his time with the Jazz, he’s averaged 3.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, averaging about 15 minutes per game.

Toscano-Anderson contributes as a consistently nice role player when he plays. However, with the combination of potentially three new first-round draft picks coming in this June, potential free-agency additions as well as the existing young talent in Utah already, is there really a need for him to return to Utah?

Throughout his career, Toscano-Anderson has been known as a player to have interest from win-now teams, as seen with his signing with the Lakers last offseason, along with his previous 4-year stint with the Warriors. It would be expected that another contending team would pursue him come July, right?

Toscano-Anderson will be entering his age 30 season in September (his birthday actually on Monday; happy birthday, Juan). With the potential to contribute to a more competitive roster around the league, the opportunity for him may just be greater elsewhere.

Just like Rudy Gay, it feels as if the timeline for Toscano-Anderson’s career will inevitably match better elsewhere. After essentially being acquired by the Lakers as a throw-in, his time with Utah may end up being a short one.