Utah Jazz: Taking A Deeper Look At What Lies Ahead For The Jazz In 2016-17

Nov 15, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) and forward Derrick Favors (15) react after defeating the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Jazz defeated the Hawks 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) and forward Derrick Favors (15) react after defeating the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Jazz defeated the Hawks 97-96. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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Conclusion

The Utah Jazz are on the upswing. They’ve been a fringe postseason team the past few seasons, and I think will make it next season. While they won’t be the 1 or 2 seed, don’t be surprised if they’re the  5 or 6 seed.

The Jazz’s front office has been making some savvy moves that are all good moves. They have a few guys playing for them on their Summer League roster that young bigs that are fighting to make the roster, and while everyone can’t make the roster, it just goes to show you the depth the Jazz have.

Losing Trevor Booker stings a little, but all the earlier moves help offset that loss and then some.

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All in all, the Jazz are making some sweet music. Just don’t be surprised when it turns into some noise around the league.