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          Does Rudy Gobert's big contract help Jazz build a contender?

          What does Rudy Gobert's new deal mean for Utah's future? David Zalubowski/AP Photo
          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterSep 21, 2016, 12:00 AM
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          On Monday, the Utah Jazz agreed to a four-year extension for center Rudy Gobert in a deal worth $102 million, according to ESPN's Marc Stein and Marc Spears of the Undefeated.

          What does Gobert's big contract extension mean for Utah's future? Can the Jazz keep the team together and become contenders?