But add them all up together and it was worth a first-rounder, which adds to the Jazz’s treasure trove of future assets.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/2/9/23592383/analysis-of-utah-jazz-trade-with-los-angeles-lakers-minnesota-timberwolves

Colas may have appeal to the Royals but they already feature left-handed power in Pasquantino and Melendez, with 2022 first-rounder Gavin Cross expected to take the express lane from Virginia Tech to Kansas City.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/philrogers/2023/01/19/white-sox-could-fill-multiple-needs-by-making-a-trade-with-royals/

Even with Clark Phillips off to the NFL as a projected first-rounder, the Utes have several all-conference caliber starters who are back on that side of the football.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/1/10/23548964/where-utah-football-ranks-in-2023-way-too-early-top-25-rankings

He is a former first-rounder who has his future in front of him, but who has not lived up to his advanced billing.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/10108083/call-of-the-wilde-montreal-canadiens-anaheim-ducks-nov-22-2023/

If this deal were to occur, my first call as Portland would be to Brooklyn to see if the had interest in taking on Paul while giving up a first-rounder and additional draft capital in exchange for Portland absorbing Ben Simmons’ contract.

Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/09/30/which-team-needs-jrue-holiday-most/

Like (fellow projected first-rounder Paris) Johnson, his biggest drawback is his relative inexperience as a 1 1/2-year starter at left tackle, which could lead to some early growing pains in the pros.

Source: https://nesn.com/2023/04/patriots-reportedly-hosting-top-tackle-prospect-for-pre-draft-visit/

There are obviously plenty of cases where a first-rounder has had an immediate and profound impact on the league, but if you dive into what’s transpired over the past decade or so, it’s very clear the NBA Draft is a textbook case of diminishing returns.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/why-dont-nba-teams-care-about-second-round-draft-picks/

Utah’s front office has reportedly been holding out hope to get an offer of a first-rounder for Vanderbilt, who was part of the Rudy Gobert trade.

Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/jazz/2023/02/05/utah-jazz-trade-deadline-roundup/