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Grade Utah Jazz sign G Kennedy Chandler
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Utah Jazz grab a capable backup point guard on a low-risk 10-day deal. Multiple headlines highlight Chandler's solid production and growing confidence in limited minutes. His 13-point, 9-assist performance against Toronto shows competent floor management potential. Fans see this as a smart depth move for a rebuilding team experimenting with young talent. Jazz will likely convert him to a standard contract if he maintains this trajectory.
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Kennedy Chandler's $1.2M deal with the Utah Jazz earns a solid B- CVI, reflecting smart value acquisition for a rebuilding franchise prioritizing development over immediate contention. At this price point, the Jazz are getting a former second-round pick with legitimate upside at essentially minimum salary, creating zero luxury tax concerns while maintaining maximum roster flexibility. Chandler brings intriguing athleticism and playmaking potential that aligns perfectly with Utah's timeline—they can afford to be patient with his development while he learns behind more established guards. The contract structure gives the Jazz a cost-controlled asset who could either blossom into a rotation contributor or serve as valuable trade filler down the line. For a team still accumulating young talent and draft capital, this represents the exact type of low-risk, high-reward move that championship-contending teams will envy when salary cap constraints tighten. The B- grade reflects solid value extraction without the premium that comes with proven production—Utah gets a developmental flyer at the right price point for their current phase.
Contract Details
- AAV
- $1.2M
Transaction Info
- Type
- Signing
- Date
- Mar 21, 2026
- Season
- 2025-26
Signed G Kennedy Chandler to a 10-day contract.
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The Utah Jazz signed Kennedy Chandler (G) on March 21, 2026. FanVerdicts covers every reported NBA move — and asks fans to weigh in on each one. Cast your Fan Verdict on this move, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — sentiment and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B-, Sentiment C+.
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