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3 interesting but not great trade proposals for the Utah Jazz

By Chad Porto

Dec 31, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks on as Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) brings the ball downcourt during the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks on as Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) brings the ball downcourt during the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – NOVEMBER 13: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz drives past Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat during the first half at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 13, 2021 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 – NOVEMBER 13: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz drives past Duncan Robinson #55 of the Miami Heat during the first half at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 13, 2021 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) /

Trade No. 2

I hate this trade and everything that comes with it. Mostly just because of who the Jazz are giving up. In this two-team swap, the Utah Jazz are shipping Lauri Markkanen to the Miami Heat for Jaime Jaquez Jr., Duncan Robinson, and two first-round picks. One in 2026 with a first-overall protection and the other in 2028 with a top-three protection.

"Heat get: Lauri Markkanen Jazz  get: Jaime Jaquez Jr., Duncan Robinson, first-round picks in 2024 & 2028"

How does the Jazz get better here? The Heat would likely be playoff contenders next season, so that means that pick will fall in the 20s, and you’re not getting a franchise guy in the 20s (usually). Jaquez is a great hustle guy, but does anyone think he’s turning into an All-Star? If you’re giving up Markkanen, you better be getting back a player of his potential. Then there’s Duncan Robinson, a good role player, but see Jaquez for why it’s a bad move.

Markkanen is the face of the Utah Jazz and a guy the team seemingly really likes, and he seemingly likes the Jazz too. Keeping Markkanen and trying to compete for a playoff spot should be the key going forward, and if a deal came for Markkanen, it better be far better than this paltry offering.

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