The Utah Jazz have made multiple unexpected moves this offseason, including the Cody Williams trade. Immediately when the trade happens, it’s hard to say how much you actually liked the move. With a little time having passed, Jazz fans have been able to digest all the elements of the trade, and here’s how happy they were with it.
It looks like most Jazz fans are happy with the trade, and it makes sense. Every Jazz fan had hopes that Cody Williams would turn into more. The reality was that the development
curve wasn’t improving at the rate needed for him to be a contributor this season.
Utah should get some credit for pivoting and getting something for Cody Williams while they still could rather than end up with a sunk cost. Josh Green may not be worth his $14M salary, but it is expiring and is at a very tradable amount. Green is also a career 38.7% three-point shooter and solid from the field at 48%. He’s absolutely a role player worth taking a look at and could play his way into another contract if he plays well.
FanDuel has the Jazz at an over/under of 37.5 wins. With the Jazz making moves like this, it’s hard to see them not getting the over on that pretty easily. We’re not in the losing phase anymore. Every move from here on out is for wins now and in the long term.
