Overview
- The Utah Jazz finalized a contract buyout with veteran guard Jordan Clarkson, making him an unrestricted free agent
- Clarkson is anticipated to pursue playoff teams, and multiple contenders have already expressed interest
- During six seasons in Utah, he earned 2020-21 Sixth Man of the Year honors and averaged 16.2 points with 3.7 assists per game last season
- Utah also waived forward Johnny Juzang, further clearing roster space for emerging talent
- The franchise’s rebuild has included drafting guards Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr. and trading Collin Sexton for center Jusuf Nurkic