The Jazz and their prized restricted free agent agreed to a three-year deal worth $33 million on Tuesday, league sources tell The Tribune. ESPN.com was first to report on the agreement.
Exum does have to stay healthy, however to realize all of his potential. After a rookie campaign in which he showed great promise defensively, he missed the following season with a torn ACL sustained during the summer.
Exum looked hugely impressive during summer league last year, then missed over 70 games with a separated shoulder sustained during preseason. But when he did return, he played well — especially against the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals.