Now is the perfect time of year to start updating your social media accounts. This Thursday is the NBA trade deadline, and the Utah Jazz are still the subject of persistent speculations.
The most recent comes from Tony Jones of The Athletic, a Jazz beat writer. When Jordan Clarkson visited ESPN 700’s The Drive with Spence Checketts, Jones was asked if he would be amenable to the thought of being moved to the New York Knicks.
It has appeared for some time that the Knicks would be Clarkson’s most likely destination if he were moved. This season, the Knicks are starting to look like contenders, while the Jazz are still a few pieces away from being taken seriously as a postseason danger. For the sake of all parties concerned, the Jazz should resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
Regarding the club that Jones failed to identify, it is plausible that it may be either the Golden State Warriors or the Los Angeles Lakers. While both clubs might benefit from a spark plug off the bench, they are unable to match the Knicks in terms of what they can give in return.
Nevertheless, not every Jazz fan would support Clarkson leaving. He is the player with the longest tenure in Utah, and he has expressed a want to stay in Salt Lake City.
Still, there has never been a better moment to take action. At the guard position, Utah is still stuck in a log jam, and sometimes less really is more. Additionally, it seems that Clarkson’s performance on the court might be impacted by the trade speculations.
Clarkson has gone 4-for-32 from deep range over the past seven games, turning the ball over an average of 2,14 times per game. It’s possible that the uncertainty around Clarkson’s future is starting to wear thin. In his discussion with Checketts, Jones went into further detail on the matter.
What would the Jazz seek in exchange in the event of a deal is the next issue. Quentin Grimes is the name that keeps cropping up in the gossip section. At just 23 years old, the former first-round selection may challenge Keyonte George for the position of potential point guard in the future.
There are a lot of moving pieces, and in the coming days, Jazz supporters should receive answers on what lies ahead. Before the trade deadline, Utah has just one game remaining.
Is Clarkson’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night going to be his final one wearing a Jazz uniform? Pay attention.
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