Pelton mail: What's the best trade of an All-Star-caliber player in his prime?
Kevin Pelton tops his list with the Jazz sending Deron Williams to the Nets in February 2011 for a package that included Derrick Favors.
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2017 Schedule
51-31, 1st in Northwest
- 3/16L 91-83
- 3/18L 95-86
- 3/20L 107-100
- 3/22W 108-101
- 3/25L 108-95
- 3/27W 108-100
- 3/29W 112-82
- 3/31W 95-88
- 4/2L 109-103
- 4/4W 106-87
- 4/7W 120-113
- 4/8L 101-86
- 4/10W 105-99
- 4/12W 101-97
- 4/15W 97-95
- 4/18L 99-91
- 4/21L 111-106
- 4/23W 105-98
- 4/25W 96-92
- 4/28L 98-93
- 4/30W 104-91
- 5/2L 106-94
- 5/4L 115-104
- 5/6L 102-91
- 5/8L 121-95
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NBA draft grades: Jazz earn top marks
The cost to move up and select Donovan Mitchell at No. 13 was worth it for Utah. Tony Bradley was another guy the team coveted, and he could eventually back up Rudy Gobert.
Vote: What's your draft-night grade for the Jazz?
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Jazz pick at No. 55: Nigel Williams-Goss, Gonzaga guard
The Utah Jazz selected Gonzaga guard Nigel Williams-Goss with the No. 55 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Trade grades: Did Lakers score by getting Hart, Bryant?
The Lakers picked up a highly rated shooting guard while the Jazz moved up in the first round for a big man. Kevin Pelton grades the trade.
ESPN Stats and Information
The Jazz select Josh Hart No. 30 (reportedly traded to Lakers). Hart was the Big East Player of the Year and the KenPom.com Player of the Year (a statistical formula based on efficiency, usage percentage and team success) as a senior.
Adam Reisinger ESPN.com
With the No. 30 overall pick, the Jazz selected Josh Hart, who'll be traded to the Lakers. Since 2005, when the 30th pick became the final pick of the first round, two players drafted in that spot have gone on to become All-Stars: David Lee (2005) and Jimmy Butler (2011).
ESPN Stats and Information
Tony Bradley to Lakers at No. 28 (reportedly traded to Jazz). He's the first North Carolina freshman drafted since Brandan Wright in 2007.
Jeff Goodman ESPN Insider
Like the Utah draft thus far. Both with draft day moves. First with Donovan Mitchell. Now with big man Tony Bradley.
Jazz get North Carolina center Tony Bradley (via Lakers)
The Jazz will receive North Carolina center Tony Bradley (via Lakers), who was the No. 28 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Adam Reisinger ESPN.com
With the No. 28 overall pick, the Lakers selected Tony Bradley (C, North Carolina), but will send him to the Jazz in exchange for the 30th and 42nd picks. The Jazz will end up with Bradley and Donovan Mitchell after their trading tonight.
ESPN Stats and Information
Tyler Lydon goes to the Jazz (reportedly traded to Nuggets). This is the 6th straight year that Syracuse had a player taken in the first round.
Adam Reisinger ESPN.com
With the No. 24 overall pick, the Jazz selected Tyler Lydon (F, Syracuse) and will flip him (along with Trey Lyles) to the Nuggets for No. 13 pick Donovan Mitchell. This is the sixth consecutive year a Syracuse player has been picked in the first round.
Trade grades: Who wins Jazz-Nuggets swap?
With two first-round draft picks and one player on the move, Kevin Pelton grades the trade.
ESPN Stats and Information
Donovan Mitchell goes to the Nuggets, but is reportedly headed to the Jazz in trade.
Mitchell at 'a loss of words' finding out he's going to Utah (0:48)
Kevin Pelton ESPN Staff Writer
Based on my trade chart, a fair Jazz-Nuggets trade would value Trey Lyles alone like the 26th pick in the draft, which seems reasonable.
Jeff Goodman ESPN Insider
Like this trade for the Jazz. Pick up athletic wing Donovan Mitchell, who also showed an improved perimeter shot and the ability to make plays for himself and others. Utah obviously needs to keep Gordon Hayward.
Jazz (via Nuggets) get Donovan Mitchell, Louisville guard
The Utah Jazz will receive Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell (via Nuggets), who was selected with the No. 13 overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Ben Alamar ESPN Analytics
Donovan Mitchell ranks 26th overall in ESPN's analytic draft model. He has a 30% chance of being at least a role player in the NBA.
Adam Reisinger ESPN.com
With the No. 13 overall pick, the Nuggets selected Donovan Mitchell (G, Louisville), but this pick is headed to Utah in exchange for Trey Lyles and the No. 24 overall pick. The last time the Jazz picked 13th overall, they landed Karl Malone in 1985.
Brilliant draft picks for every NBA team
With the Jazz somewhat unsettled at power forward, this sophomore could be a good fit due to his mix of skill and power.
Hayward does it all for Jazz (0:28)
Rumor Central: Jazz have interest in Rockets' Patrick Beverley
The Utah Jazz are reportedly one of a dozen teams to have contacted the Houston Rockets regarding point guard Patrick Beverley.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(24) | Tyler Lydon | SF | Syracuse |
| 1(30) | Josh Hart | SG | Villanova |
| 2(12) | Thomas Bryant | C | Indiana |
| 2(25) | Nigel Williams-Goss | PG | Gonzaga |
2016-17 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 51 | 31 | .622 | - | W2 |
| Oklahoma City | 47 | 35 | .573 | 4 | L1 |
| Portland | 41 | 41 | .500 | 10 | L1 |
| Denver | 40 | 42 | .488 | 11 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 51 | .378 | 20 | L6 |
Team Leaders 2016-17
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game100.728th
Rebounds Per Game43.219th
Assists Per Game20.128th
Points Allowed96.81st
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2015-16 | 40 | 42 | .488 |
| 2014-15 | 38 | 44 | .463 |
| 2013-14 | 25 | 57 | .305 |
| 2012-13 | 43 | 39 | .524 |