The Utah Jazz are still building toward true contender status, with young players needing time to develop chemistry. After trading defensive anchor Walker Kessler — ironically, the same type of player they now need to replace — they gained flexibility and assets. With Jusuf Nurkic a short-term stopgap, the Jazz must find a new starting center. Options include trading for a veteran like Jarrett Allen, drafting a future star, or using their draft capital to move up. While no quick fix exists, next summer could bring the foundation for a top Western Conference team.

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