Utah Jazz Release 3-Year NBA Player

Johnny Juzang has spent each of his first three seasons in the NBA with the Utah Jazz. Last season, the 24-year-old averaged 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 64 games. On Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that the Jazz will now waive Juzang. Via Charania: "The Utah Jazz are waiving forward Johnny Juzang, making him a free agent, sources tell ESPN. The 24-year-old started 18 games and averaged 8 points in 20 minutes last season, shooting 38% from 3, and will receive interest from teams." Juzang played his college basketball for UCLA and Kentucky. He has NBA career averages of 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 42.1% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range in 102 games.