3-TEAM TRADE: Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Hornets

UTAH JAZZ RECEIVE:

• Devin Booker (PHX)

• Grayson Allen (PHX)

• Collin Sexton (CHA)

• Pat Connaughton (CHA)

PHOENIX SUNS RECEIVE:

• Lauri Markkanen (UTA)

• Walker Kessler (UTA)

• 2 first-round picks from Utah (unprotected)

CHARLOTTE HORNETS RECEIVE:

• Ace Bailey (UTA)

• Jalen Green (PHX)

• 1 first-round pick from Utah

Why it works for Utah:

• Gets Booker (superstar), Allen (shooting), Sexton (scoring guard off bench), Connaughton (veteran wing depth)

• Booker-Sexton-Allen-Connaughton-Nurkić lineup with DEPTH

• Instant 50-win team with playoff roster

Why it works for Phoenix:

• Gets All-Star Markkanen + young center Kessler

• Rebuilds around Markkanen + Dillon Brooks core

• Gets picks for future

Why it works for Charlotte:

• Drafted Kon Knueppel 4th overall - adds another premium prospect in Ace Bailey

• Jalen Green (23) gives them young star scoring guard alongside LaMelo Ball

• Gets first-round pick

• Future core of LaMelo-Green-Miller-Bailey-Knueppel is elite

This gives Utah the depth AND star power to compete NOW!