Predicting Toughest Jazz Cuts Ahead of 15-Man Roster Deadline
The Utah Jazz are closing in on their final roster decisions. Saben Lee getting waived on Sunday means there are still three players on the chopping block in order to get down to the final 15-man roster.
With only two preseason games remaining, let's dive into what players might be sent packing this week.
Simone Fontecchio
Cody Zeller
Jared Butler
Stanley Johnson
Leandro Bolmaro
Rudy Gay
If we're going off of performance on the court, then Gay would be let go, but we’re not the ones writing the checks. The Jazz would be on the hook for $12 million if they decide to keep Gay, or they could cut bait and keep a player that may develop into something.
This one could go either way, but my money is on Gay being waived or bought out.
From the outside looking in, it could be Zeller, Gay, and Bolmaro on their way out. Butler barely makes it because he’s homegrown and has a high ceiling due to his ability to create his own shot.
Players have two more games to make their case as the Jazz host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, followed by the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.
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