After hitting the reset button in the summer of 2013, the Utah Jazz are already on the verge of coming out of their rebuild.
With a smart move or two, another lottery pick (used or traded) and more internal development, they could be contending for a postseason berth, even in the NBA's loaded Western Conference.
It's not as crazy as it sounds. The Jazz already have a stellar foundation in place, with the league's best defense since February 1. They're giving up just 95.7 points per 100 possessions in that time frame and only 92.5 since they traded Enes Kanter on February 19.
On the season, each of the top six—and eight of the top nine—teams in defensive rating is currently in the playoffs. If the Jazz can add or develop one or two more offensive players beyond Gordon Hayward and Derrick Favors, they should comfortably finish over .500.
So where should Utah start? Well, the 2014-15 season has made a few weaknesses painfully obvious.
Acquire a Veteran Point Guard
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