Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson is one of the more underrated playmakers in the league, averaging career-highs of 20.8 points and 4.4 assists per game in the 2022-23 season while also starting in all 61 games he played in.

A creative shot-creator that's grown as a facilitator over the course of his career, Clarkson could look to parlay his reputation and 2022-23 campaign into a long-term contract this offseason. Especially as he turns 31-years-old in June and will have the opportunity to test free agency, if he declines his $14.3 million player option for the 2023-24 season that is.

That said, while Clarkson admits he'll have a sit-down with his family and Klutch Sports agent Rich Paul soon, he says he still hasn't thought too far ahead in regard to his playing future (h/t Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune):

ā€œI don’t know. I don’t even know what I’m eating tomorrow! Or the next hour,ā€ Clarkson says. ā€œI’m not even thinking about that, honestlyā€¦ā€

In fact, as far as discussions about his playing future go, Clarkson says ā€œthat’s probably where it ends for me, commenting on that.ā€

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Still, Utah appears to have interest in bringing back Clarkson, with Jazz general manager Justin Zanik saying ā€œObviously, we love Jordan.ā€

ā€œHe’s contributed so much to this year and during his entire tenure here,ā€ Zanik says. ā€œBut being a free agent… then he has a chance to go look at other places… hopefully we’ll be one of them as well.ā€

Considering the uncertainty surrounding the potential of their backcourt without Clarkson, their stance isn't surprising. So, they’ll be pleased to know that Clarkson does sound invested in their future.

ā€œI think next year we’ll be back to our winning ways, with a chance to compete for something.ā€