Utah Jazz forward Joe Johnson (6) and Utah Jazz guard George Hill (3) wait to sub into a basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Vivant Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. Jazz won 104-78.
The acquisitions of George Hill, Joe Johnson and Boris Diaw along with the return of Dante Exum have caused just about everyone in the know around the league to project the Utah Jazz as one of the top teams in the Western Conference.
That added depth will be tested right away as the Jazz embark on an early season schedule that sees them play 11 games in the first 19 days of the season, including eight road games.