A number of high profile names are expected to be on the move, as playoff hopefuls make desperate moves to improve their chances of reaching the postseason, while the NBA’s strugglers will be looking to dump salary in return for draft picks.
The Utah Jazz currently holds a 30-24 record, and the team is believed to be looking to make additions ahead of the deadline.
The teams desire to add personal means that departures are also likely, so ahead of the impending deadline, here we will take a look at the biggest Utah Jazz trade rumors
#3 Jazz showing interest in Jabari Parker
After spending four seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Jabari Parker joined his hometown team in the summer of 2018 on a two-year deal worth $40 million. The deal to take Parker to Chicago looked like a perfect match, however, the former Milwaukee man has had a series of issues with Bulls management.
In late 2018, the 23-year-old was completely taken out of the team’s rotation, and Parker has yet to return to the starting lineup. Due to this, Parker is believed to be available ahead of the deadline, and K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Jazz are among the interested teams:
In his 39 appearances for the Bulls this season, Parker has averaged 14.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.
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#2 Bulls are interested in Ricky Rubio
Ricky Rubio was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the fifth pick of the 2009 draft, and the Spanish point-guard went on to spend six seasons with the team.
Ahead of the 17/18 season, Rubio was traded to the Jazz in exchange for a first-round draft pick, and in his first season in Utah, the 28-year-old enjoyed the best campaign of his career to date.
Nevertheless, Rubio will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer, and Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times is reporting that Rubio could be heading to the Bulls:
Injuries have hampered Rubio so far this season, although the point guard has still managed 47 appearances, averaging 12.9 points and 6.1 assists per game.
#1 The Jazz remain interested in Mike Conley
Mike Conley has spent his entire career with the Memphis Grizzlies, although the team is believed to be willing to trade the 31-year-old ahead of the deadline.
The Grizzlies are looking to dump salary, and with Conley being the teams highest earner, a break up seems inevitable.
In light of this, Conley is attracting interest from around the NBA, and Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated is reporting that the Jazz are one of the interested teams:
Conley has been a regular for the Grizzlies so far this season, averaging 20.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. The point guard is contracted until 2021, and during the 20/21 season, Conley’s salary will rise to $34.5 million.
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