Utah Jazz forward Eric Paschall (Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports)
The Utah Jazz made some solid, under-the-radar acquisitions in free agency this off-season, including veterans Rudy Gay and Hassan Whiteside. For a veteran team in the thick of championship contention, the acquisition of these key role players was unsurprising. The Jazz’s decision to trade for Eric Paschall at the cost of a future protected second-round pick, however, was a little more unexpected.
Paschall is a rare get for a team in Utah’s position: a quality young player with upside. However, the question remains: how will Paschall get regular minutes in Quin Snyder’s rotation throughout the 2021-22 season?