Jazz Eye Reaves, Shop Kessler
The Utah Jazz acquired Jaren Jackson Jr. and are interested in Lakers guard Austin Reaves NBA Rumors: Jazz Interested In Signing Lakers' Austin Reaves. They also quietly shopped center Walker Kessler at the trade deadline NBA Trade Rumor: Utah Jazz shopped Walker Kessler at trade deadline? - Yahoo Sports.
The Jazz's interest in Austin Reaves signals a desire to add playmaking and shooting to their backcourt. Reaves' ability to create his own shot and space the floor would complement Utah's existing core. Shopping Walker Kessler suggests the Jazz might be willing to shake up their frontcourt rotation. Kessler's rim protection and rebounding are valuable, but the Jazz may be looking for a center with a more versatile offensive game. Acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. gives the Jazz another young, athletic forward to develop. His defensive potential and improving offensive game could make him a key piece of Utah's future.
