With a healthy season ahead of him, it comes to no surprise that Jeremy Lin is now gaining interest in his play. After a forgettable stint with the Brooklyn Nets where he only played a total of 37 games, the American-Asian is now wowing NBA fans with his offensive showcase.
The obvious reason here is that Lin is healthy. The past years, Linsanity has had to deal with the injury bug, the last of which targeted his hamstring and knees. Since being traded to the Atlanta Hawks back in July, he has been wreaking havoc on the opposition. He currently averages 10.8 points per game on top of 2.3 rebound and 3.1 assists in 18 minutes of action.
So why would the Jazz want to consider him? Lin can be the answer to head coach Quin Snyder's woes. Utah has been struggling on the offensive end, particularly the drives and the perimeter shooting. The Jazz only has a 47.3-percentage off drives and a woeful 54.6-percent from the field on pull-ups, Bleacher Report said.
The Jazz were one of the favorites this season in the Western Conference, largely because of their playoff run last NBA season. But unless they find a way to score efficiently, their 2018-19 NBA campaign may end up a bust.
Lin is just one option. Seeing how he holds a 53.7-percent off drives and a 54.6-percentage from the field, the Harvard University standout could be the much-needed help Donovan Mitchell needs in Utah. But of course, the Jazz need other players to help out.
Another player they could add is Kent Bazemore. Though his shooting has been erratic, he could help jack up the offensive of the Jazz. Should Lin and Bazemore be it, the Jazz will have to skim through their current roster and figure out who they will offer in exchange.
There are several names mentioned like Dante Exum, Thabo Sefolosha, and Ricky Rubio. From afar, it also looks like a salary dump with Utah looking to unload players with fat salaries. Bazemore does carry a hefty contract of $19.3 million and also has a player option after the season. Hence, even if the trade materializes, it may only be good for the current season since he may opt to check out free agency.
The Jazz could be up there looking to address their offensive woes once the February trade deadline comes around. If not, Snyder may be forced to find a way to win with his current team and see how far they can get.
