The Utah Jazz have been accused by many around the NBA, including the Association itself, of tanking. The NBA fined Utah $500,000 for its decision to bench both Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen for entire fourth quarters in close games, directly stating that the decisions "[prioritize] draft position over winning."
If the Jazz truly are in the business of tanking for better draft position, then one question will need to be answered: Which prospect in the 2026 NBA Draft most ideally complements Ace Bailey?
Utah shouldn't pass up on a top-tier talent just because of concerns over fit when it's as far as it is from contending.