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Article from J Notes (citing Tony Jones) that the Jazz may start Royce at the 4:

https://thejnotes.com/2019/07/17/utah-jazz-start-royce-oneale-four-spot/

So if Utah decides to continue to start Ingles then slide Bogey to the four, it would be absolutely understandable and perhaps even the most sensible move. But, as reported in a recent article (subscription required) from The Athletic’s Tony Jones, the Utah Jazz are actually contemplating a different option entirely. Namely, they’re considering starting Royce O’Neale at the four.

Now, I know this may be confusing to some. After all, Royce has spent a decent amount of time in the league playing at the two spot. Why would he – at two inches shorter than Bojan, no less – drop all the way to the four just so Bogdanovic could remain at the three?

Well, there are a few answers to that. One is that O’Neale has proven capable of defending all types of players out to the perimeter with his excellent athleticism and lock-down prowess. Not only that, but while he’s two inches shorter than Bojan, he’s actually about 10 pounds heavier. Along that vein, he’s the same height as Jae Crowder, Utah’s most recent main power forward option (despite starting behind Favors, he averaged more minutes), and he’s nearly as heavy.
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It should be noted that Royce has a 6'10" wingspan and is still built like a tank. Might work?
 
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