NBA Rumours: 3 players who could leave the Utah Jazz in the coming weeks

Derrick Favors is among the Utah Jazz players being linked with a summer exit
Derrick Favors is among the Utah Jazz players being linked with a summer exit

#1 Derrick Favors

Derrick Favors has been with the Jazz since 2011
Derrick Favors has been with the Jazz since 2011

Derrick Favors has been a solid performer during his nine seasons with the Jazz, although doubts remain over his ability to play in the same team as fellow big Rudy Gobert. The Jazz must still decide if they are bringing Favors back for the 19-20 season, although Sean Deveney of Sporting News believes the Lakers are interested in signing the veteran center:

Another guy who, according to sources, the Lakers have an interest in is big man Derrick Favors. The Jazz have a team option on Favors that must be exercised by July 6 or he will be a free agent.

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If Utah chose to bring Favors back for the final year of his contract, the 27-year-old will earn $16 million for the season. During the 17- 18 campaign, Favors averaged 11.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

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