Utah Jazz fans have been through this song and dance before, but the rumors resurfaced again this week. Per one report, Jazz big man Derrick Favors could be shopped by the team ahead of February’s trade deadline. Elsewhere on the blogosphere, the team is said to have interest in Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love.
First and foremost, let’s tackle the Favors situation.
This time, it was The Sporting News‘ Sean Deveney who floated the idea that the Jazz could look to move D-Faves. For a piece exploring the tradeability of big men from around the NBA, Deveney spoke to multiple league executives and, based on those exchanges, here’s what he has surmised re: Favors —
Few expect that Favors will be in Utah when next season starts, and if the Jazz can find a deal that brings in another forward with some versatility, Favors could be gone come February.