By

Dan Clayton

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December 15, 2021

Starting Wednesday, the Utah Jazz and their 29 NBA peers have a lot more freedom to construct roster-reshaping deals.

Many around the league consider Dec. 15 the de facto start of the trade season, because it’s when trade restrictions lift for most players who signed a new deal in the offseason. That means that the window to improve a roster by trade is largely between now and the February 10 deadline for in-season deals.

Let’s explore what that window looks like through the lens of the 19-7 Jazz, who are looking to maximize their chances at a deep playoff run.

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Dan Clayton

Dan Clayton has been covering the Jazz for several different outlets since 2003, including as a contributor to Salt City Hoops since 2013. Dan enjoys sharing his cap knowledge, X-and-O insights and big picture takes, both at Salt City Hoops and on social media. You can find him on X/Twitter and Bluesky as @danclayt0n (that’s a zero in there). Dan and his family are back in the Salt Lake City area after living in Brooklyn for several years.

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