How Derrick Favors’ season in New Orleans paved the way for his return to the Utah Jazz

The veteran big man never wanted to leave the Jazz, though his year with the Pelicans wound up setting the stage for a reunion that both sides saw value in.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jaylen Brown (7), shoots as Utah Jazz center Derrick Favors (15) defends, in NBA action between the Utah Jazz and the Boston Celtics, at Vivint Arena, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021.