SALT LAKE CITY — Kyle Korver isn't sure what his future has in store, but the NBA's single-season 3-point-shooting record-holder appears to be garnering quite a bit of interest around the league.
From Utah to, well, all over the place.
The shooting guard and his agent, New York-based Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, have had preliminary discussions with "about 10 teams, with the Jazz being one of them," the shooting guard told the Deseret News on Sunday in an e-mail interview.
The unrestricted free agent didn't specify which teams — aside from the Jazz — have contacted his camp. Various media reports, though, have claimed teams interested in his sharpshooting services include Miami, Cleveland, San Antonio, New Jersey and New York, among others.
Korver and his agent believe they'll soon know a lot more.
Like everybody else, they're just waiting for LeBron James, Chris Bosh and company to figure out what they're doing.
When those bigger-name NBA stars finally figure out their futures, the free-agency floodgates just might swing open for guys like Korver.
And it could happen quickly.
"A couple teams have been more aggressive," Korver wrote. "But a lot of the teams who want to talk are waiting on the top tier guys to decide before they can offer anything. My agent thinks things will heat up this week."
Korver has been with the Jazz for 2 1/2 seasons — since a mid-season trade at the end of December 2007 — and averaged 8.7 points and 2.6 rebounds with Utah. The dangerous shooter averaged 46.1 field-goal percentage and hit 41.6 percent of his 3-pointers in a Jazz uniform.
Despite being hampered by a knee injury and surgery in 2009-10, Korver set an NBA record by drilling 53.6 percent of his shots beyond the arc in 50 games.
Not surprisingly, Korver was positive in his response when asked about the Jazz drafting another swingman — a move some speculate shows that Utah won't pursue keeping the NBA veteran.
Regardless, Korver believes 20-year-old Gordon Hayward, Utah's No. 9 pick in last month's NBA Draft, could make himself into quite the player.
Korver even admits he's somewhat of a fan of the Butler star small forward, who will make his Jazz debut tonight at the Orlando Summer League.
"I think Gordon has a bright future if he is willing to put in the time," Korver wrote. "I really enjoyed watching him, not just this NCAA tourney, but I saw him as a freshman and liked his game then, too. He has a great understanding of the game."
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