Tacko Fall reportedly joining Utah Jazz Summer League roster
He'll reunite with Danny Ainge.
Danny Ainge and Tacko Fall’s relationship goes way back to when both were in Boston, and now it appears it’s time for a reunion with the Utah Jazz.
Fall is joining the Jazz’s Summer League team, according to ESPN’s Marc J. Spears. The 7-foot-6 center is currently a free agent, and Spears noted that he’s “connected” to Ainge, the Jazz’s current CEO.
Ainge, never shy to make a major splash to build for the future, traded big man Rudy Gobert in exchange for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, and four first-round picks. The Jazz don’t have much front-court depth, so it’s possible Fall could either earn a full-time spot on the roster or a two-way contract.
Utah is officially in rebuilding mode, so it could give Fall a more extensive look than it otherwise might. Hassan Whiteside and the 7-foot rookie Kessler are currently the only centers on the roster.
Fall, a beloved player in Boston, appeared in seven NBA games in 2019-20, 19 in 2020-21, and 11 this past year with Cleveland. He’s averaged 2.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in 6.2 minutes per game throughout his career.
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