Utah isn't the first NBA franchise to bottom out over the years. What do other tanking runs tell us about the Jazz's?

Following the events of summer league, NBC Sports' Kurt Hielin stacked up some early power rankings from 1-30 around the NBA, where for the Jazz, things weren't too optimistic–– as Utah found themselves rated dead last as the 30th-ranked team in a tier labeled "Dreaming of Lottery Luck (already)."

The Lakers will sign Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million deal after he clears waivers following his contract buyout with the Wizards.

The Wizards should stay away from expressing interest in the Utah Jazz in the case of Kessler. This article first appeared on Washington Wizards on SI and was syndicated with permission.

The Washington Wizards put up a valiant effort without their central trio of Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington and Kyshawn George. With Tre Johnson and Will Riley still