3 Likely Free Agents Jazz Could Target

With the 2022-23 season in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look at what lies ahead for the Utah Jazz. With Walker Kessler just beginning his rookie contract and Lauri Markkanen still two years away from a max deal, the Jazz have the flexibility to be aggressive this summer.

Jazz CEO Danny Ainge acknowledged this in his exit interview last week.

“Yeah, this is gonna be fun, Ainge said.”“More draft picks, more money to spend — shopping spree. Yeah, this will be more fun, much more fun than last year.”

Whether the Jazz upgrade the roster through a blockbuster trade or a high-end free-agent acquisition remains to be seen. What we do know is Utah isn’t staying put heading into next year.

That being said, let’s take a look at three free agents that most likely won’t be re-signed by their current teams and who could find their way to Salt Lake City.

Donte DiVincenzo

Jazz fans may remember DiVincenzo from 2018 when the standout out of Villanova was predicted to come to Utah in many of the mock drafts. DiVincenzo ended up being drafted No. 17, before the Jazz settled on Grayson Allen at No. 21.

The now fifth-year pro most likely won’t be getting an extension offer from the Golden State Warriors due to the overabundance of money allocated to their guards/wings. DiVincenzo has a player option for next year and very likely will be opting out to test free agency.

DiVincenzo is a 3 and D player that can guard multiple positions in half-court sets. He only averages 9.4 ppg but that number will go up getting more usage than he’s accustomed to in Golden State. If the Jazz and Jordan Clarkson don’t come to terms, DiVincenzo should be a target.

Naz Reid

The Timberwolves may have to let Reid walk because of a cap space crunch they’ll be in thanks to the Rudy Gobert trade. Reid can get minutes as a backup center with the Jazz, but because of his ability to stretch the floor could also be paired with Kessler on the court, too.

Reid will be another player in high demand in a weak free-agent class. Despite the wrist injury last month that ended Reed’s season, Utah would still need to pony up starter money for his services but also provide a situation that requires a bigger role than what he’s been accustomed to in Minnesota.

Malik Beasley

When Beasley was traded to the Lakers, it was a foregone conclusion that Los Angeles wasn’t in a position to pick up the team option of $16 million for 2023-24.

The ex-Jazzman has been up and down with L.A. and a Will Hardy reunion may be just what the doctor ordered. Beasley thrived in Salt Lake City as a premier three-point threat and if the Jazz can add another shooter coming off the bench who's familiar with Hardy’s system, it could make sense for both sides.

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