Jazz season is done. Reed is blocked by Ime. Sheppard and Tari Eason for Keyonte George and Kyle Flipowski. We get more depth at the Center/Forward position, we get a true SG. If we have to throw in picks, we do it. We become an immediate threat for the finals. Reed and Tari get an offense designed around them. Everyone wins.
It's just frustrating watching Reed on Ime's teams. He belongs with GS, imo. He's not Ime's style and that's not his fault.
He's part of their 'core' now. Was maybe disposable two seasons ago or early last year (had weakensses), but improved under Will Hardy. And he cut out bunch of bone-headed plays. As it sometimes happens to young players, they improve. Sadly it's for the Jazz.
His numbers are inflated from being on a bad team. I wouldn't pay too much for him, but he fits our needs and becomes a cheaper Green Mamba.