Jazz acquire Kyle Korver in trade with Cavs

Kyle Korver is headed back to Utah. It was announced Wednesday evening that the Cleveland Cavaliers would send the former Jazz-man back to Utah in return for Alec Burks and two second-round draft picks. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Jazz were in desperate need of a shooter to help stretch the floor for big men Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors and at 9-12 on the season it was only a matter of time before the Jazz made a move. Korver, who is shooting 46% from three on the season should help fill that need for the Jazz and will join Joe Ingles as the only members of the Utah Jazz shooting over 38% from deep this season.

Korver will make his second appearance as a member of Utah for his career, having spent three seasons in Utah from 2007-2010. Korver, a 43% shooter from three for his career, shot 42% from deep during his time in Utah. Korver should see playing time at shooting guard for the Jazz.

The Jazz will give up Alec Burks in the trade with Cleveland. Burks, who has spent his entire career with the Jazz was the 12th overall pick by Utah in the 2011 Draft. The guard has averaged 9.6 points for his career to go along with 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists.

Burks saw inconsistent playing time during the past couple of seasons for the Jazz after the emergence of Donovan Mitchell and Royce O’Neale, however, after a recent injury to Mitchell, Burks has seen a recent increase in minutes. Korver on the other hand, should find consistent minutes in the Jazz rotation as Coach Quin Snyder looks to bolster the Utah's outside shooting.

The Jazz recently began a three-game road trip and will be in Brooklyn to take on the Nets tonight. While Korver will not be with the team tonight, he should join the team in the coming days.