5 roster moves the Utah Jazz need to make this offseason

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Jan 26, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles (2) passes the ball away from Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) during the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /

5 roster moves the Utah Jazz need to make this offseason: 3. Bring back Joe Ingles

The Jazz were a different team after Joe Ingles went down with his knee injury, They managed to trade him to the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team trade with Elijah Hughes and two future second-round draft picks.

In return, they received Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who the Jazz need to pick up his team option for this season. They also received Juancho Hernangomez as part of the deal. While neither of these players made much of an impression, if they can keep Alexander-Walker and re-sign Ingles, then that would be perfect.

Ingles is the type of player who offers such tremendous versatility and this is crucial to the chances of any team if they are looking to contend. Ingles can play the point or either wing position and spaces the floor so effectively, having been at the top of the NBA in three-point shooting in previous seasons.

Given that the Jazz was the only team that would take a chance on Ingles, there is a good chance that the Jazz could sign him to a team-friendly deal. Since he may not be available at the start of the season, getting him for a veterans minimum would not be wasted money. He could be a critical piece for the Jazz and help them be a force in the playoffs.

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