Utah Jazz Offseason Needs

Starting Point Guard:

The Jazz have needed a starting point guard ever since Deron Williams was traded. They have had Devin Harris and Mo Williams, neither of which have worked out. Williams was more effective, but I believe he would make a better 6th man. Michael Carter-Williams should be their primary target with their first round pick. Carter-Williams would provide them with a distributing point guard who can score inside. He does not have much of an outside shot, but that is not needed, right now they need a starting caliber point guard. However, if Carter-Williams has already been picked, they are in a lot of trouble. There is not another point guard worth taking with their first pick. There is also not much worth taking in free agency. If they miss on Carter-Williams, they will probably have to stick with Mo Williams as their starter through next season. 

Resign Jefferson and Let Millsap Walk:
Jefferson is needed on the Jazz, Millsap not so much. Jefferson's presence and Miillsap's absence would allow Derrick Favors to take over the starting power forward spot and it would allow Enes Kanter to be the first big off of the bench. The Jazz missed an amazing opportunity when they decided not to trade Millsap before the trade deadline, now he leaves for free. Favors played great last season, especially when he was able to start. He is a good rebounder and shot blocker and in a starting role he could put up around 15 points per game. Kanter did not get a lot of playing time last season because he was the second big off of the bench in a crowded front court. Kanter averaged 7 points and 4 rebounds in only 15 minutes of play per game. He and Favors both had double doubles in their per 36 stat. If the Jazz think Kanter is ready for the starting role, they could choose not to resign Jefferson and go after a backup center. I would suggest going after Robin Lopez or Chris Kamen. The Jazz have loads of talent in their big men, they just have to make the decision on how they want to utilize them.

Shooting Guard:
Alec Burks played wonderful when he finally got the chance during the second half of the season. He proved he could be a quality starter so the Jazz should not be chasing a starter for this position, but they should be getting some depth for him. They could also use some depth behind Gordon Hayward at small forward so someone who can play both would be great for them. Will Clyburn would be a great add in the second round. He is a good player who can hit it from deep. However, there is not much else in the second round of the draft. Corey Brewer would be a good addition in free agency. He is primarily a bench player so he would know his place.They likely will not fill this need during this offseason, but it is something to keep in mind for the future.

The Jazz have loads of talent in their front court and they will continue to for years if they they keep both Favors and Kanter. That should not be a problem, but they really need a starting point guard. If they are able to snag Carter-Williams in the draft, they should have a team that is worthy of playoff contention. They should resign Jefferson then trade him when they feel Kanter is ready for the starting job. If they feel he is ready now, then they should not try to resign him. They can put off getting a shooting guard for a little longer since they have bigger needs. They can compete for a playoff spot next season and there is a strong possibility that they make the playoffs.