Jazz Trade Bojan Bogdanovic to Pistons: 4 Winners, 2 Losers
Utah Jazz fans finally got closure on the Bojan Bogdanovic front after the big forward was dealt to the Detroit Pistons As usual, there will be winners and losers when the dust settles.
Who stands to benefit the most from the Bogdanovic exchange? And who was hurt?
Let's dive into the biggest winners and losers from Wednesday’s trade with the Pistons.
Winner: Utah Jazz
Loser: Bojan Bogdanavic
Winner: Detroit Pistons
Loser: LeBron James
Winner: Teams in the Hunt for Jordan Clarkson
Winner: Simone Fontecchio
The path has been cleared for the newly acquired small forward from Italy to get starter minutes and prove his worth. Fontecchio’s contract expires in 2024, and he needs minutes in order to cash in.
A rebuilding Utah team is now on the search to fill the void left by Bogdanovic's departure, and Fontecchio is first in line to get the opportunity to fill it.
Jazz fans should expect more roster reshuffling before the season opener on October 19.
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