Perhaps the Utah Jazz could look into this deal for their second unit.
Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz Owner Ryan Smith and CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge along with president of basketball operations Austin Ainge watch warm ups before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Delta Center.
Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Imagesenter this offseason unlikely to make a huge shakeup via trade to their roster , barring any unforeseen changes.. Before the Jazz take another big swing, they're likely to watch this current core pan out and see where they stand before getting too ahead of themselves.
But there's a chance that the Jazz could shake up the second unit to get this rotation a bit more balanced, especially defensively after another year of ranking towards the bottom of the league for defensive rating. If the right opportunity arose, Utah certainly wouldn't be afraid to pull the trigger.
A deal that could make some theoretical sense could be with the Indiana Pacers, one to acquire another young, potential two-way piece to fit their core: Jarace Walker, who's on an expiring deal for next season, and could be on his way out of Indy if the team wasn't willing to pay him. If Walker is being shopped, the Jazz should take interest, and they might have enough to sway them in a deal by dangling a young offensive wing like Brice Sensabaugh in a package.
The purpose of the deal for each is pretty comparable: both sides might not be willing to sign their respective players to long-term deals either this offseason or next, and may try and squeeze some value out of them to ensure they're getting the most value out of two young, appealing assets. For the Jazz, they get a player in Walker they nearly had their hands on initially in the 2023 NBA Draft before the Pacers scooped him up with the eighth-overall pick.
But more importantly, he has the size, defensive versatility, and untapped potential that make him a worthy dart throw for Utah, if available. Apr 10, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images The Pacers, on the other hand, get a bench spark plug to replace Bennedict Mathurin following his deal to the LA Clippers this past deadline, and a second-rounder to add onto the total value received from shipping out a former top 10 pick who has the chops to be a quality rotational player. The Jazz have valued that scoring upside that Sensabaugh provides.
This past season was his career best in terms of scoring and field goal efficiency. But more than anything that will lift Utah to the next level this coming season, Walker can bring that spark, while others around the rotation can shoulder the offensive workload, such as their incoming number-two pick in the draft. Jared Koch is the deputy editor of Utah Jazz On SI.
He's covered the NBA and NFL for the past two years, contributing to Denver Broncos On SI, Indianapolis Colts On SI, and Sacramento Kings On SI. He has covered multiple NBA and NFL events on site, and his works have also appeared on Bleacher Report, MSN, and Yahoo.
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