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UTAH JAZZ PRESS RELEASE - FREE AGENCY
Aug 2, 2016 1:47:12 GMT -5
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Post by DJ Jazzy Jeff on Aug 2, 2016 1:47:12 GMT -5
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - As the big names in 720 Free Agency come off the board, GMs are busy trying to find the right deals that will benefit their team in the short term and the long term. The Utah Jazz have been very active in free agency this year as they build onto their momentum from their blockbuster trade which netted them the #2 pick in the draft.
General Manager of the Jazz, DJ Jazzy Jeff made a splash early on by filling the starting Shooting Guard position with the signing of veteran guard, Monta Ellis to a 3 year, $42 million contract. Ellis is entering his 11th season at the age of 30 and will be an excellent compliment to Paul George in the starting line-up. He brings lights out shooting and elusive speed to the transition game so look for many exciting fast breaks this year!
The Jazz also made a surprising move by going hard after big man, Joakim Noah. They had trouble at the Center and Power Forward positions last seasons and the addition of Noah gives them a powerful defensive option to plug in down low. Noah is a former DPOY and All- NBA 1st Teamer, and is highly regarded as a high energy, impact player. DJ Jazzy Jeff said that his 5 year, $60 million deal feels like the bargain of the year and he cannot wait to watch him dominate the paint this year.
Utah also brought back midseason acquisition, Gerald Henderson. He signed a 2 year $8 million deal to join the bench and help the development of rookie wing, Brandon Ingram. The Jazz were close to an agreement with Matt Barnes over the weekend, but a failed physical for the 36 year old spurned any possible deal there.
"It is still early in the offseason," said DJ Jazzy Jeff, "We still have players on our radar that we believe we can bring aboard. Patience is key this time of year in the league."
The Jazz are working with little cap room but still have space to sign a couple more pieces. It will be interesting to see what they have in store for the rest of the offseason.
General Manager of the Jazz, DJ Jazzy Jeff made a splash early on by filling the starting Shooting Guard position with the signing of veteran guard, Monta Ellis to a 3 year, $42 million contract. Ellis is entering his 11th season at the age of 30 and will be an excellent compliment to Paul George in the starting line-up. He brings lights out shooting and elusive speed to the transition game so look for many exciting fast breaks this year!
The Jazz also made a surprising move by going hard after big man, Joakim Noah. They had trouble at the Center and Power Forward positions last seasons and the addition of Noah gives them a powerful defensive option to plug in down low. Noah is a former DPOY and All- NBA 1st Teamer, and is highly regarded as a high energy, impact player. DJ Jazzy Jeff said that his 5 year, $60 million deal feels like the bargain of the year and he cannot wait to watch him dominate the paint this year.
Utah also brought back midseason acquisition, Gerald Henderson. He signed a 2 year $8 million deal to join the bench and help the development of rookie wing, Brandon Ingram. The Jazz were close to an agreement with Matt Barnes over the weekend, but a failed physical for the 36 year old spurned any possible deal there.
"It is still early in the offseason," said DJ Jazzy Jeff, "We still have players on our radar that we believe we can bring aboard. Patience is key this time of year in the league."
The Jazz are working with little cap room but still have space to sign a couple more pieces. It will be interesting to see what they have in store for the rest of the offseason.
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