It's 5 different ESPN "experts" weighing in on where the Jazz sit in the western conference. Not easy to summarize since there are diverging opinions, but here are a few points:
** Likely a top 4 or even top 3 team in the WC. Early-season favorite to win a round in the POs if they get homecourt.
** Depth is a major strength
** Favors and Gobert are great individually, but don't fit terribly well, creating spacing issues.
** Don't need to trade anyone and should see what they have. Could explore moving Alec Burks.
** Losing Hayward for a month is a blow, but the team should be able to tread water with Joe Johnson filling in; the loss puts more pressure on Exum to create.
** Weakness may be lack of athleticism and difficulty creating shots due to lack of an offensively talented player who can single-handedly break down the defense.