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5 realistic trade targets for the Utah Jazz some point this season

By Chad Porto

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 19: Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors is drafted by Team Giannis prior to the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 19: Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors is drafted by Team Giannis prior to the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /
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Apr 8, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) looks to pass the ball against Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) looks to pass the ball against Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley (11) in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports /

Chris Paul

This may seem like a reach right now, but the Utah Jazz landing Chris Paul isn’t the wildest thing out there. His arrival in Golden State with the Warriors is a mixed bag. Sure, he’s an upgrade for the team over Jordan Poole, but Paul does have his fair of issues; namely with his new teammates.

There are genuine issues with Paul and his new buddies Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Now, Paul is not the most beloved player in NBA history – shocker – and has had his fair share of issues with past teammates before – shocker again, but he’s also a professional. So it’s likely that he’s going to work well with the team and fit in seamlessly.

It’s also possible that the Warriors end up not gelling well with Curry and Paul on the court at the same time and things come to a head. If that happens, they won’t think twice about moving on from Paul to salvage their season. Whether that means outright releasing the future Hall of Famer or finding a trade partner for him.

The Utah Jazz would be the one team, depending on playoff aspirations at the time of the potential Paul-Warriors separation, that would and could need him. If the team is questing for the playoffs, and are in the sixth seed or higher, they would and should pursue a recently available Paul.

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