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NBA Trades: 2 Rudy Gobert trades to reshape the Jazz

By Jack Simone

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 03: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz stands on the court prior to the start of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 03, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 03: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz stands on the court prior to the start of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 03, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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NBA Trades: 2 Rudy Gobert trades to reshape the Jazz
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: Rudy Gobert #27 and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz react to a play during the second quarter /al at Crypto.com Arena on January 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California, NBA Trades: 2 Rudy Gobert trades to reshape the Jazz. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /

Over the past few years, the Utah Jazz have been one of the best regular-season teams in the NBA. This year isn’t exactly going to plan.

At the start of the year, everything looked fine. They were off to another hot start and primed to be one of the best teams in the Western Conference.

However, after going 2-8 in their last 10 games, maybe some NBA trades are in order? While blockbuster moves are highly unlikely, would they be open to the idea?

NBA Trades: 2 Rudy Gobert trades to reshape the Jazz

Donovan Mitchell is the young star, so would they ever consider trading Rudy Gobert? Almost certainly not. Gobert is a severely underrated player, despite having won Defensive Player of the Year three times now.

In fact, the Jazz are looking to add perimeter defenders at the trade deadline to help make life easier for their big man. So trading him away is definitely not in their plans.

NBA Trades are fun to look at, though. Gobert is a somewhat controversial player because of the way he went out in the playoffs last year, so thinking about his trade value is interesting.

He’s very clearly the best defensive center in the NBA. Most versatile? No. But in terms of overall defensive impact and presence, there isn’t anyone better than Gobert.

What sort of teams around the league would be willing to make a move for him? What kind of trade offers would Utah get in return for the All-Star-caliber center? Why would the NBA trades benefit both sides?

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