By flipping Alec Burks for Kyle Korver in their big trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Utah Jazz began to address their dire need for outside shooting. It’s not a cure-all, to be sure, but adding Korver, who ranks fourth all-time in 3-pointers made, will definitely help.
That’s not all the Jazz got in the deal, however. By taking back less salary than they sent out, the Jazz created a trade exception that can be used in future deal-making. GM Dennis Lindsey now has three such exceptions at his disposal.
Now, the Jazzland masses are a clever bunch, and we’ve talked about this before on The J-Notes, but for the NBA novices out there, here’s your crash course on trade exceptions.