NBA Trades: 3 Rudy Gobert trades for the Utah Jazz this offseason

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 04: Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on March 04, 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – MAY 05: Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz during a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on May 5, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah, NBA Trades: 3 Rudy Gobert trades for the Utah Jazz this offseason. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /

NBA Trades: 3 Rudy Gobert trades for the Utah Jazz this offseason – San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs receive: Rudy Gobert

Utah Jazz receive: Josh Richardson, Jakob Poeltl, Doug McDermott, 2022 First-Round Pick (via BOS), 2024 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected)

Why the Spurs do it: Ever since Kawhi asked for a trade, the Spurs have been tinkering with mediocrity. Even though they’ve had cap space the last couple of years, they have not been able to lure in a big name. As a small-market team, they will probably have a hard time bringing a star to San Antonio. Trading for a guy like Gobert is their best bet to add an All-Star caliber player to their core.

Why the Jazz do it: This may not seem like a lot for Gobert, but the Jazz would be acquiring some decent draft capital and decent role players. Josh Richardson has not been able to return to his Miami form, but he is still a serviceable wing. McDermott is an excellent shooter, a skill that is highly coveted around the league. Meanwhile, Poeltl is a very good rim protector that would make the loss of Rudy sting a little less on that side of the ball.

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