Water managers are drawing down Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Wyoming and Utah to maintain adequate levels at Lake Powell downstream, a drought mitigation measure that is damaging the local recreation economy dependent on the higher water levels.

<p>Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. will eat up just over $96 million of the Jazz’s salary next season.</p><p>Fortunately for the Jazz, the rest of the roster is on the cheap, including second-team all-rookie standout Ace Bailey.</p><p>Even holding the No. 2 overall draft pick in a few weeks, Utah finds itself in a salary-cap comfort zone with just over $138 million in guaranteed money for next season.</p><p>That’s why the game of chicken between the franchise and center Walker Kessler has begun, and why the Bulls should be watching with great interest.</p><p>Kessler is a restricted free agent, which means if any team offers the 7-2, 24-year-old a contract, the Jazz have final say on matching or allowing him to walk.