The one important area Jazz must address is painfully obvious

The Utah Jazz have made progress this season. Sure, the progress is a little frustrating because of the ambiguity surrounding their pick situation, but at least they are watchable compared to last year's product. However, because the Jazz have played like they're trying, it's becoming painfully clear they must shore up their defense.

Will Hardy has proven his worth over the past four years, which is why the Jazz gladly extended him last year. However, the team's shortcomings on that side of the floor have been hard to ignore for the past four seasons.