The Jazz are rolling the dice on young players, some of which are recent draft picks.
Sexton inked a new long-term deal with Utah, while Markkanen still has three seasons on his current contract.
Agbaji and Kessler are both rookies. Beasley holds a team option for next summer, while Horton-Tucker has a player option. There’s a lot of potential here.
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All the bona fide players are gone, including two perennial All-Stars in Mitchell and Gobert. This group was never able to quite get over the hump, and Mitchell said the loss to the Clippers when Utah was the No. 1 seed might’ve been the true breaking point. The Jazz also dealt Patrick Beverley, who was acquired in the Gobert trade from Minnesota. They’ll also take calls on Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson as the season goes on.
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The Jazz have one goal this season; figure out who can be a long-term fit on this roster. Sexton, Agbaji and Kessler should be in Utah’s future plans but everyone else is on the block. There could be a lot of wheeling and dealing at the trade deadline. If no moves are made, Conley and Sexton should start in the backcourt with Beasley, Kessler and Markkanen rounding out the starting group.
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