The nuts and bolts are as follows: Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills to the Clippers; P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second round draft pick and cash considerations to the Jazz. The previous deal was with the Phoenix Suns, with the Jazz consolidating three not-so-favorable first-rounders for an unprotected first in 2031.

A handful of the best 500 basketball players on planet Earth are valued more for the contracts they sign their name to than for their on-court talents.The Utah Jazz’s first trade on Saturday was a perfect example of that.

The Los Angeles Clippers have traded PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills. The deal, announced Saturday, is basically a salary dump for the Clippers,