Ex-Ute Bogut's trade to Warriors has implications for Jazz

The Salt Lake Tribune

Published: March 13, 2012 07:40PM
Updated: March 13, 2012 08:01PM

Golden State's acquisition Tuesday of former Milwaukee center Andrew Bogut could affect the Jazz's standing in the 2012 NBA Draft.

The Warriors picked up Stephen Jackson and Bogut, an ex-Utah Utes standout, while sending Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown to the Bucks.

Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the trade.

Golden State holds a 2012 lottery pick that could belong to the Jazz. The selection is protected, though, and will remain the Warriors' if the long-struggling team finishes 24th out of 30 teams or worse during the 2011-12 season.

Entering Tuesday, Golden State was ranked 25th. But Bogut is injured, Ellis was the Warriors' average leading scorer, and Jackson fell out of favor in Milwuakee.

Brian T. Smith

Twitter: @tribjazz

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