Jaren Jackson Jr. is going to have a monster season

With the trade of Walker Kessler and the signing of Jusuf Nurkic, Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy faces a key question: who starts at the 5 this season. The piece argues that Jaren Jackson Jr. is unlikely to be the choice, citing two main flaws attributed to Jackson—rebounding and foul rate—despite expectations that he could have a “monster” year in other areas. The author suggests his rebounding improvements are unlikely by his ninth season. Utah’s plan could instead rely on Lauri Markkanen’s league-high rebounding impact and Ace Bailey’s defensive rebounding ability. The article notes Nurkic may become more important against elite offensive rebounding teams and if Jackson gets into foul trouble.