Utah Jazz rumors: Alec Burks in for an extension?

The Utah Jazz have assembled a lot of young talent over the last few years. With big man Derrick Favors and swingman Gordon Hayward now locked up, they will have to start thinking about the long-term future of a few of their other players, like guard Alec Burks.

More from NBA

According to Zach Lowe of Grantland, the Jazz may overpay to keep Burks, banking on his potential.

"He hasn’t shown that kind of “starter on a good team” ability yet, and it’s unclear how much the Jazz should pay to find out if he might someday show it. Burks isn’t great at any one thing, and he’s mediocre at most things. But he’ll get minutes this season and draw interest in a league drooling over any available young wing player.A four-year, $28 million extension might seem an overpay given Burks’s record, but it could turn into the new TV-deal version of those $4 million–level extensions teams gave Thabo Sefolosha, Quincy Pondexter, and Jared Dudley. Those deals weren’t home runs, but they provided good value at most times,11 and can return actual assets in trades."

Burks went for 14.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game while shooting 45.7% from the field, 35.0% from three and 74.8% from the free throw line last season. In his three-year NBA career, the 12th-overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft has averaged 9.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 44.2% from the floor, 35.0% from three and 73.6% from the foul line.

Be sure to check FanSided’s official NBA page to keep up to date on the latest news and rumors from around the league as we close in on the regular season.

More on FanSided.com

Klay Thompson better than Kobe Bryant says agent
Rajon Rondo rumors: Thunder shouldn’t trade Russell Westbrook for Rondo
Minnesota Timberwolves still looking to trade J.J. Barea, could buy him out
Who’s the best center in the NBA?
Phoenix Suns rumors: Markieff, Marcus Morris will take less money to stay together?

Home/NBA