Utah Jazz growing 'weary' of DPOY Rudy Gobert, hint on trading him next season: Report

Utah Jazz could trade ir star centre Rudy Gobert after NBA 2019-20 is concluded. While Defensive Player of Year is said to have a tense relationship with teammate Dovan Mitchell after he tested positive for COVID-19. However, a Rudy Gobert trade has reportedly been on cards since some time w.

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Rudy Gobert contract: Are Utah Jazz considering a Rudy Gobert trade?

While reports hinted at Utah Jazz trading Gobert due to his strained relationship with All-Star guard Dovan Mitchell, Athletic states re had been ‘rumblings’ way before eir of two contracted disease that team was gradually growing ‘weary’ of Gobert. Though Jazz were t ‘actively shopping’ for him, he was reportedly more available that a Defensive Player of Year, who is such an integral part of team, should be. As per reports, Utah Jazz might chose to move on next year.

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On March 11, Rudy Gobert became first NBA player to test positive for virus, which also resulted in NBA fast-tracking ir decision to suspended 2019-20 season. As per ESPN, Gobert had been careless according to his teammates and touched m and ir belongings in Utah Jazz locker room before he tested positive. A few days later, it was reported that his relationship with Mitchell was t ‘salvable’.

However, Gobert denied rumours last week, stating that though re were initial issues, he and Mitchell were doing ‘great’. He even added that currently, y only want to concentrate on winning championships. As per Jazz’s statement, both Gobert and Dovan Mitchell have w been cleared of COVID-19 symptoms. Gobert had also posted on Instagram about working out a few days after he had been cleared.

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Rudy Gobert contract: Utah Jazz to trade Gibert next season?

Rudy Gobert has been a part of Utah Jazz for his entire seven-year NBA career. He is a two-time NBA Defensive Player of Year and was also an All-Star for first time this NBA season. Gobert was averaging at 15.1 points, 13.7 rebounds and 2 blocks per game while shooting 69.8% from field before NBA season was suspended.

Jazz were at a 41-23 win-loss record in Western Conference. y were three games behind Los Angeles Lakers and 1.5 behind Denver Nuggets. As Gobert can be a free nt following NBA 2020-21 season, Utah Jazz might have to make a decision before next season concludes.

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