Hart is one of the best rebounders at his position in the NBA, as his 6.8 rebounds per game rank third among players who qualify for the shooting guard position. On a related note, Hart’s positional versatility is as strong as any player in the NBA’s. You won’t find a lot of guys who are listed as SG, SF, PF on Basketball Reference.
That versatility provides another added bonus for the Utah Jazz in acquiring Hart. He can round out a top-heavy guard rotation while also fulfilling the team’s desire for a defensive wing.
The benefits of adding Hart could be immeasurable. Beyond the reasons we’ve already listed, he’s averaging 11.0 points per contest while shooting 51.1% from the field and 33.3% from three point range, all with a solid 0.3 Defensive Box Plus/Minus (DBPM).
If any of those stats are concerning, it’s admittedly the three-point percentage. Still, it’s realistic to hope that Hart’s accuracy from deep is suffering on a Zion-less Pelicans team that’s struggling to keep afloat. In Quin Snyder’s spaced-out, hyper-efficient attack, he may trend towards his career 34.7% mark.
The New Orleans Pelicans have had a disaster of a 2021-22 season. Their franchise player seems likely finished for the year, and they’re on course to finish as one of the worst teams in the NBA. They have no need for a solid role player like Josh Hart, and could use a younger player and a draft pick in his place.
This is probably the most ambitious target on this list, but Hart’s presence could be a significant boon to the Utah Jazz.
days of John Stockton and Karl Malone</a>, this has not been an organization that’s likely to broker a trade deadline blockbuster. In an NBA that is trending increasingly towards rapid player movement, there are benefits in familiarity.</p></div></div></div></div>
<p>The Jazz aren’t likely to break the bank this season, partly because they don’t have a bank to break. This veteran heavy outfit is high on rotation players they already need, and low on draft capital. Their next first round pick is owed to Memphis, with rolling protections through to 2024 (although with top 6 protection in 2022, it’s almost certain to convey next year). They owe the Oklahoma City Thunder their next pick, which has to convey by 2026.</p>
<p>In other words, this team won’t be picking in the first round again until 2024 at the earliest. On the one hand, that pick would be an appealing trade chip for any rebuilding club. On the other hand, parting with it comes with substantial risk on the Jazzmen’s end.</p>
<p>Regardless, the Jazz may very well do something. Reports indicate that they’re in the market for <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2021/12/14/four-realistic-trade-targets-utah-jazz/2/"https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10020765-nba-trade-rumors-latest-on-suns-jalen-smith-spurs-bryn-forbes-and-jazz-targets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">another defensive-minded wing player</a>, and there should be several on the trade market.</p>
<p>Assuming the Utah Jazz don’t sell the farm to acquire one, we’re looking at some more realistic targets in this article. For example, Cam Reddish has been the subject of many trade rumors, but don’t expect to see his name here. The cost of acquiring the 22-year-old recent lottery pick is likely to be too prohibitive for the Jazzmen.</p>
<p>Here are 4 budget options the team could target on the trade market.</p>
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<p>If the Jazz are <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2021/12/14/four-realistic-trade-targets-utah-jazz/2/"https://thejnotes.com/2021/09/03/analyst-utah-jazz-one-wing-short/">in the market for a 3-and-D wing</a>, Josh Hart might be the best name realistically available to them on the market. That’s partly because he does more than the 3-and-D label suggests.</p>
<p>Hart is one of the best rebounders at his position in the NBA, as his 6.8 rebounds per game rank third among players who qualify for the shooting guard position. On a related note, Hart’s positional versatility is as strong as any player in the NBA’s. You won’t find a lot of guys who are listed as SG, SF, PF on Basketball Reference.</p>
<p>That versatility provides another added bonus for the Utah Jazz in acquiring Hart. He can round out <a href=https://thejnotes.com/2021/12/14/four-realistic-trade-targets-utah-jazz/2/"https://thejnotes.com/2021/08/10/utah-jazz-free-agency-3-guards-rotation/">a top-heavy guard rotation</a> while also fulfilling the team’s desire for a defensive wing.</p>
<p>The benefits of adding Hart could be immeasurable. Beyond the reasons we’ve already listed, he’s averaging 11.0 points per contest while shooting 51.1% from the field and 33.3% from three point range, all with a solid 0.3 Defensive Box Plus/Minus (DBPM).</p>
<p>If any of those stats are concerning, it’s admittedly the three-point percentage. Still, it’s realistic to hope that Hart’s accuracy from deep is suffering on a Zion-less Pelicans team that’s struggling to keep afloat. In Quin Snyder’s spaced-out, hyper-efficient attack, he may trend towards his career 34.7% mark.</p>
<p>The New Orleans Pelicans have had a disaster of a 2021-22 season. Their franchise player seems likely finished for the year, and they’re on course to finish as one of the worst teams in the NBA. They have no need for a solid role player like Josh Hart, and could use a younger player and a draft pick in his place.</p>
<p>This is probably the most ambitious target on this list, but Hart’s presence could be a significant boon to the Utah Jazz.</p>
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<p>There are at least three potential avenues for the Utah Jazz to take on the trade market this season: stand pat, sink a first-round pick into a big time contributor, or pay a small price for a lesser player (likely, a Houston Rocket). At 19-7, it feels like the team should be primed for contention no matter which one they choose.</p><!—pageview_candidate—></p>">