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Jazz Smart Move Locking Up Nurkic | Utah Jazz News
The Utah Jazz just pulled off a masterclass in offseason chess: locking up Jusuf Nurkic to a two-year, $22M deal — a steal after he outplayed expectations despite a shortened season — while also securing Gary Trent Jr.’s massive four-year, $64M extension. Nurkic’s new contract, once considered a bust, now looks like a savvy move that gave the Jazz flexibility, leverage, and a proven anchor — all before even sorting out Walker Kessler. Trent’s deal, while steep for a non-starter, was made possible because Utah got Nurkic signed first — and Nurkic’s performance made him indispensable. The Jazz…
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