The Utah Jazz are reportedly already talking to another lottery team about a potential trade at the top of the 2025 NBA Draft.

“Trades are going to be the marquee aspect because there’s a number of high-level players [available] and there aren’t really any marquee free agents,” adds another team’s salary cap strategist. Utah Jazz vs. Chicago Bulls Overtone: Deja Vu Anyone? Bulls at Jazz on National TV

In the early parts of this NBA offseason, the Utah Jazz found themselves in some interesting Paul George trade rumors and buzz, potentially linking the Philadelphia 76ers star in a blockbuster summer deal that also involved the third-overall pick in a major draft day shift to shake up the top of the first round.

However, according to new Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge, Utah will not take active steps to protect that pick next season. When asked in his introductory press conference on Monday if the Jazz would engage in the sort of minutes manipulation that lost them so many games last season,

We have the latest on the Jazz, including their new president's vow that the team won't be tanking next season.

After being asked about tanking and saying, "you won't see that this year," Ainge must pick a path for the Jazz: youth or veteran core.