The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has recalled guards Alec Burks, Danté Exum and Raul Neto from the Salt Lake City Stars, the Jazz's exclusively owned and operated NBA D-League team. They were assigned earlier today prior to the Stars’ practice.

http://www.nba.com/jazz/jazz-recall-alec-burks-dante-exum-and-raul-neto-salt-lake-city-stars

It is becoming obvious Shelvin Mack is the clear back up, he had out played Dante most of the year particularly when George Hill went down injured.

Dante is starting to look like a bust for the 5th pick in the draft! (It hurts to type this!)

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Maybe they should just play him in the D-League. Let him run himself into some form and build skills.

He seems like he just needs to get some time on the court. I'm sure he'd prefer somewhere else rather than D League but not that simple I guess..

He's only 21, still plenty of time.

If Utah are trying to win now he could be of value as a trade chip...his contract is valuable thou and Utah might not be keen to give him up just yet unless they get a nice veteran player that can help then win now.

I'm starting to think we may see Exum in the nbl very soon.

He definitely needs minutes. As much as it would be a hit to the ego, time in the d league is what he needs. He needs to go and play without thinking about messing up.

I'm not sure how valuable he is as a trade chip right now. At best he's a reclaim project and wont net you anything close to a number 5 pick value. You might get a decent veteran from a team looking to offload. Maybe the Pels, Blazers or Magic.

Trade value would be at the bottom right now so they'd be best to hold him.

Trade him to a team who knows how to properly develop players...like the Spurs

Talent is talent, but without the other necessary qualities and preparation one needs to compete in elite sport, talent alone isn't enough.

He just needs to get some work into his body and get himself back into game condition, plus a whole lot of confidence in his body and ability.

Can't label him a bust without seeing how he recovers and rebuilds after missing so much I would have thought...

"I'm starting to think we may see Exum in the nbl very soon." LOL!!

6'6 athletic point guards dont grow on trees, his only 21 he will be fine!

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I'm in two camps. I'd love to see Exum play in the NBL but I'd like to see him get further opportunity in the NBA and hopefully make something of it.

I'd be expecting to see Baynes and Ingles back playing here before Exum.

All signs point to Dante not being ready when he entered the NBA and still isn't ready now.

Dante took the cash and all power to him and his management for selling at the right time just like many EU guys have done in the past to take the money whilst its on the table.

Dante will get another NBA contract after this one due to his physical gifts and age but it might'n be a big pay day and it would be on the minimum unless he gets the 3 point shot going then he could become a valuable 1/2 guard if he defends at a high level and shoots the 3 at 36% plus....think Beverley/Crabbe/Liggins/Daniels etc

Simmons will have no issues with adjusting. Very different case.

And I think Maker should find some chances.

Exum has the potential. Just play him in the D-League so he gets rolling. Seems obvious IMO.

Exum with another DNP in the Jazz win over the Cavs.