With Walker Kessler off to Los Angeles, it’s going to be a bit of center by committee in Utah this season. Jusuf Nurkić likely starts with Jaxson Hayes behind him.
Now add Mo Bamba to the list. Bamba is returning to the Jazz on a two-year deal, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.
Bamba signed a couple of 10-day contracts with the Jazz last season and played in two games with the team. They liked him enough to bring him back, although likely on a non-guaranteed veteran minimum deal.
The No. 6 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic, Bamba has played in eight NBA seasons and with seven different teams. For his career, he has averaged 6.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, plus he is a good rim protector.
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