There are two main reasons for the Jazz to make this deal. One, the Jazz needed to clear the way for some of the younger players on the roster. With Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr., John Tonje, Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams all needing some back court time, the Jazz need to open up the roster a little bit.

The Utah Jazz have traded guard Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for big man Jusuf Nurkić, the teams announced Sunday. Sexton has spent the last three seasons in Utah and will play for his third NBA team next season.

What the Jazz Trading Collin Sexton Means for Walter Clayton Jr. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Utah Jazz have a bright future ahead of them in their backcourt. Utah selected uber-talented Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick and traded up to get former Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. at No. 18.