Why did the Utah Jazz waive Jared Butler? A look at the team’s roster cuts
The second-year guard and the veteran center on a nonguaranteed deal are released as the team finalizes its roster for opening night.
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz guard Jared Butler (13) leads a Jazz fast break, in NBA Salt Lake Summer League Action, at Vivint Arena, on Thursday, July 7, 2022.
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