The Utah Jazz have immediately shifted their attention toward regrouping after All-Star forward Gordon Hayward on Tuesday agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics in free agency.
One of their first targets that has quickly emerged is former Miami Heat forward James Johnson, according to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune.
The Jazz and free agent forward James Johnson have mutual interest, League Sources tell The Salt Lake Tribune
— Eric Walden (@tribjazz) July 5, 2017
Johnson is coming off his best individual season in his first year in Miami where he averaged career highs across the board with 12.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting from the field with 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. His nine 20-point performances off the bench last year were tied for fourth-most in a single season in team history.
The 30-year-old came into his own in his eighth season as a reliable source of offense off the bench that could translate into a huge opportunity with the Jazz, who have a glaring need for front court help following Hayward's departure.
He can be a reliable offensive contributor while providing another solid individual defender to the mix. On top of that, Johnson may also be attainable on a reasonable deal after he made just $4 million last season. All in all, things could heat up quickly on this front in the coming days as the Jazz make a strong push to reshape their roster.
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