Utah kept one of the league s best starting lineups together and added some versatility on top of it. Does that mean the Jazz will be better? Let s take a look at what the new signings could bring to the the team.
Utah s lack of options were exposed in the playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers. Once Los Angeles figured out something that worked against the Jazz s base defense, Quin Snyder didn t have many ways to counter. Gay should be able to help with that.
The 6-foot-8 forward has reinvented himself as his career has entered its twilight years. The once explosive wing has morphed into a stretch big, even playing small-ball center for the San Antonio Spurs over the last couple seasons. He s a threat to score at all three levels, his ball-handling is above average for his size and his 3-point shot, while inconsistent, is good enough to keep defenses honest (he shot 38% last year from deep, but just 33% the year before).
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SALT LAKE CITY The Minivan is moving on.
Jazz forward Georges Niang has agreed to a two-year, $6.7 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a source confirmed to KSL.com.
Niang spent the last four seasons in Utah, developing from a two-way player into a key bench contributor. He shot 41% from 3-point range with the Jazz as he became one of the best catch-and-shoot 3-point shooters in the league.
Last season, he played in all 72 games and averaged 6.9 points and shot 42% from 3. His shooting alone makes the deal a steal for the Sixers, especially when compared to what other elite shooters have gotten this free agency. So why didn t the Jazz bring him back?