Utah Jazz 2021-22 NBA Roster: Updated Roster After All the Trades and Signings
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Jan 26, 2021; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) slaps the hand of center Rudy Gobert (27) during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah Jazz wins 108-94. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Utah Jazz has never won an NBA title in their history. However, they have come close to winning on several occasions. Karl Malone-led Jazz made it to the NBA Finals twice consecutively in 1997 and 1998. However, they lost both the finals to Jordan’s Bulls. The Jazz has qualified for the playoffs in the past five seasons but have failed to go past the second round.
Last season, they finished top of the Western Conference with a 52-20 record in the regular season. But they lost to the Clippers in the conference semis and had to settle with the Northwest Division title. They have signed five players during the off-season and have let go of five players. The Jazz has also re-signed three players ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.
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Incoming players
Rudy Gay
Rudy Gay spent most of his career with Memphis Grizzlies, before being traded to the Raptors in 2013. However, Toronto Raptors traded him to Sacramento Kings, the same year. After spending four seasons with the Kings, Rudy signed with the Spurs in 2017 and became an integral part of the Spurs squad. He brings with him a much-needed veteran experience to the Jazz roster and could come in handy in their run for the first NBA title this season.
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Free agent F Rudy Gay has agreed to a deal with the Utah Jazz, his agent Raymond Brothers of @RocNationSports tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
Eric Paschall
Golden State Warriors drafted the 2018 NCAA champion, Eric Paschall, in 2019. He made 60 NBA regular season appearances in his rookie season and made it to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020. After an encouraging rookie season, Eric started just two games last season and has been traded to the Jazz for a protected 2026 2nd-round pick via the Grizzlies.
Hassan Whiteside
The 32-year-old center has played in Lebanon, the USA, and China since being drafted by Sacramento Kings in 2010. He made his comeback in the NBA through Miami Heat. After five seasons in Miami, Hassan was traded to the Blazers. He then signed with the Kings for one season.
Jared Butler (40th pick- 2021 Draft) and MaCio Teague (undrafted- 2021 Draft)
Outgoing players
Derrick Favors (Oklahoma City Thunder)
The 30-year-old power forward spent 10 seasons with the Jazz in two different stints. The Jazz traded Derrick to Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2021 2nd-round pick and cash considerations.
The Utah Jazz have agreed to trade C Derrick Favors and a future first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a future second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Jazz create some financial flexibility and Thunder grab another first-rounder.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2021
Georges Niang (Philadelphia 76ers)
Niang signed with the Sixers after spending three seasons in Utah. Last season, Niang played 72 games and averaged 6.8 PPG.
Matt Thomas (Chicago Bulls)
Matt was traded to the Jazz in April 2021 and featured in 19 games since then. However, he was waived by the Jazz in the off-season and signed with the Bulls in free agency.
Ersan Ilyasova and Juwan Morgan – Free Agents
Utah Jazz 2021-22 NBA Roster
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Jun 14, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks for a basket against Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (13) and forward Marcus Morris Sr. (8) during the second half in game four in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Frontcourt
Udoka Azubuike
Bojan Bogdanovic
Jarrell Brantley
Rudy Gay
Rudy Gobert
Elijah Hughes
Joe Ingles
Royce O’Neale
Miye Oni
Eric Paschall
Hassan Whiteside
Backcourt
Jared Butler
Jordan Clarkson
Mike Conley
Trent Forrest
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Donovan Mitchell
MaCio Teague
The Jazz finished as the Western Conference leaders last season but failed to replicate their form in the playoffs. However, with some quality additions, they have a good shot at their first NBA title. Quin Snyder has been their head coach since 2014 and with an improved roster, he can guide the Jazz to another top finish in the Western Conference.
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It’ll be interesting to see how the Jazz perform with the new additions in the coming season.
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