Jazz Trade Alec Burks (and Picks) to Cavs, Kyle Korver Returning to Utah
Just before 6:30 PM EST, Adrian Wojnarowski (who else would it be?) broke news on Twitter that the Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers had agreed on deal sending two second round picks to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Kyle Korver, who played for Utah from 2007 – 2010.
Utah will send two future second-round picks to the Cavs for Korver, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/lismhVt0JH
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 28, 2018
Soon after, Woj informed his followers that Utah would also be sending Alec Burks to Cleveland in that trade.
Utah is also sending Alec Burks to Cavaliers in the deal, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 28, 2018
Eventually, after all was clarified, Utah is sending Alec Burks and 2020/2021 second round picks to Cleveland in exchange for Kyle Korver.
CLICK HERE to read Adrian Wojnarowski’s post on ESPN.com.
How Will Kyle Korver Fit Into the Utah Jazz System?
Utah has a few obvious shortcomings that need to be addressed if the team plans to make a similar run to last season. Perhaps the most glaring of those weaknesses is 3-point percentage.
As a team, the Jazz shoot just 45% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc. Alec Burks was actually one of Utah’s leaders in 3-point percentage this season, but still only came in at around 37%.
Kyle Korver on the other hand…
Kyle Korver’s shooting percentage is just one aspect of what he can bring to a team.
Being a pure shooter, and honestly one of the greatest shooters of all time, his mere presence around the outside is enough to help space out an opponents defense, opening up a clogged-up lane, where Donovan and Rudy thrive.
Korver has two years remaining on his contract after this season, and will make a little over $7 million per season.
Personally, I’m excited to see how this helps the Jazz offense get the kick start is so desperately needs.
What Utah Jazz Are Giving Up in Alec Burks
Alec Burks has been with the Utah Jazz organization for what seems like forever.
Battling different injuries and other struggles throughout his career, Burks has been able to average 9.6 points per game, including just over 8 points per game in 17 contests this season.
Burks was in the final year of his contract, and it seemed unlikely Utah would even offer a contract to bring the now NBA vet back next season.
While it’s sad to see AB go, it’s apparent the Jazz needed to make a change.
Now, the question remains:
How will this affect the Utah Jazz moving forward?
Only time will tell.
CLICK HERE to read more about this trade from The Salt Lake Tribune’s Andy Larson and Eric Walden.
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