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NBA Free Agency 2017: 5 offseason needs for the Utah Jazz

By Trey Daubert

Mar 8, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) dribbles the ball against LA Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) during the fourth quarter in game six of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Retain Joe Ingles at reasonable rate

Joe Ingles enters the market as a restricted free agent this summer. That means Utah has the ability to match any offer from another team in order to keep Ingles. I’m not sure what the market is going to be for Ingles but the cost to keep him is definitely going to go up.

Ingles has the ability to make it splash from deep. His 3-point percentage this year of 44.1 was good enough for third-best in the NBA. The most underrated part of his game is how well he can finish at the rim when he attacks the basket, or find open shooters.

Ingles, 29, also is an intriguing player to watch from the defensive end. The 6-foot-8 Aussie, has the size to lock down guards, and enough strength to hold his own against power forwards. Ingles has proven he is not overmatched by quicker guards, making him a versatile defender that can switch on pick-and-rolls.

With so many potential free agents available, it’s hard to imagine Ingles landing a potential mega offer from another team. Teams around the league do covet shooting; however, so the Jazz may have to overpay to retain his services.

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