The jazz adds depth to the front line after Gober’s departure

Since this moment Rudi Goeber For the Timberwolves, the path was one for the Utah Jazz: finding ways to close the gap in the front line. Instead of finding a new type – scarecrow, preference was given to the solution of depth in the series of large and additional options with different characteristics.

The complement of the experienced Cody Zeller it is precisely in this context that he fits to frame the talented rookie Walker Kessler (21, 216) who want to develop it. As well as his Micah Potterwho got a two-way contract.

Zeller (29, 2.11) is entering his 10th season in the NBA and will have his previous 8.5 points and 6 rebounds per 22.2 minutes of play in 494 regular season games in Salt Lake.

He was with the Portland Trail Blazers last year and played in 27 games but was fired on the sidelines of the New Orleans Pelicans trade for CJ McCollum. Since then he has been free. He had previously only played at Charlotte and in his most productive year, 2019-20, as the Hornets’ starting point guard, he averaged 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds.

Potter (24, 2.08) played in 4 games last year with the Pistons having previously signed a 10-day contract. He’s had good numbers in the G League with the Heat affiliate team.