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3 Utah Jazz players who definitely shouldn’t be back next year

By Jared Koch

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 13: Rudy Gay #22 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball while being guarded by Bennedict Mathurin #00 of the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 13, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 13: Rudy Gay #22 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball while being guarded by Bennedict Mathurin #00 of the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 13, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 13: Collin Sexton #2 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 13, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 13: Collin Sexton #2 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 13, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

3. Collin Sexton

Sexton got signed to the Jazz on a multi-year deal last offseason as a part of the Mitchell trade. After returning from a knee injury the year prior, Sexton did have a pretty productive year; he averaged 14.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game in 2022-23. He was also able to shoot the ball at a pretty efficient rate as well, posting 51/39/81 spots.

However, there are two problems when it comes to Collin Sexton, 1. being his contract, and 2. being his availability

Last offseason, Sexton signed a 4-year, $72 million contract with the Jazz that will go until the 2025-26 season. At the end of his contract, he’ll be making close to $19 million. While at face value that may not be a horrible contract for Sexton, his recent availability has been a bit concerning. Playing 59 games in the past two seasons, you can’t help but worry if this will be a trend that continues.

Paying Sexton that kind of money to only play half of the games in a season doesn’t come out to great value. What would present better value would be to trade Sexton to a team that may need bench scoring or guard depth.

The Jazz can find a replacement for Collin Sexton while potentially being able to save cap in the process. If Utah can get a young player or draft capital in return for Sexton this offseason, they should absolutely move on it.

Next. A way-too-early prediction of the Utah Jazz’s 2023-24 starting lineup. dark