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Ben Gordon to the Jazz: An Unlikely Trade That Might Make Sense

 
Steve Luhm of the Salt Lake Tribune writes a series called "Ask the Expert." In his latest edition he answers the question of the Jazz making a deal for Ben Gordon.  Luhm writes: "Depending on what he would cost the Jazz, the addition of Gordon would be a good one. He would certainly add defense-stretching shooting range to a team that, despite the presence of Memo Okur, Kyle Korver, C.J. Miles, and Williams, could use more." He goes on to say: "I don't know if Ronnie Brewer would be enough to seal any Kirilenko-Gordon deal, and the same thing goes for Matt Harpring or Miles. I'm also guessing the Jazz would not include Carlos Boozer or Okur in any deal with Chicago. If they did, the Bulls would have to include several players from the group I already mentioned, most likely Hinrich and Thomas or Noah." Of all the trade scenarios involving Ben Gordon, this is one that the Bulls get the most out of. Andre Kirilenko is a very solid defender and either Brewer, Harpring, or Miles would ... (link)

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