Utah Jazz: Who's staying and who's going in 2017 free agency?

Utah Jazz: Who’s staying and who’s going in 2017 free agency?

Oct 5, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) and forward Gordon Hayward (20) talk mid court during the first half of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Utah Jazz defeated the Phoenix Suns 104-99. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

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Shelvin Mack

2016-17 salary: $2.4 million

Mack was in and out of the rotation this season and is a likely casualty of Dante Exum’s steady improvement and untapped potential.

Featuring in 51 games this season, Mack might have played himself into a decent contract and increased minutes for 2017-18, but it’s unlikely to be in Utah.

Starting in place of the injured George Hill three times in the postseason, Mack averaged 14.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game – those are numbers teams light on point guards will take notice of.

Whether the Jazz are able to re-sign George Hill or bring in another starting-caliber point guard or not, Exum will be the primary backup at the worst, leaving little space for Mack.

With Raul Neto also on the books at a bargain price, the Jazz front office won’t be pleading with Mack to return if his salary and minutes expectations are too high.

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