Utah Jazz 2016-17 season review: Alec Burks
By Adam Coffman
Moving Forward
If Burks had been able to dispel his injury concerns, his $11 million per year contract over the next two seasons would be fairly good value for the new salary cap.
However, in his current depleted state, Burks represents an almost-unplayable asset and certainly one that wouldn’t fit into Utah’s longer-term plans.
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A trade would certainly be a good option for the Jazz front office, as they will be forced to spend exorbitantly this summer if they want to retain Gordon Hayward, Joe Ingles and George Hill.
Finding a taker for Burks as it stands now would certainly be difficult, but a three-point shooting wing on a decent contract would be an attractive piece for most teams.
In terms of improving his value, Burks’ first priority should be to get and stay healthy.
With that, he’ll be able to insert himself into the Jazz’s organizational plans and concentrate on keeping his shooting consistent, as well as improve his field goal percentage at the rim.
Alec Burks may seem like a lost cause, but taking his last season at face value can distort the reality of the player that he is and can be.
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Make sure to check back, as over the next few weeks, we’ll review the seasons of the rest of the Jazz roster.