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Chris Johnson has spent the offseason improving his jump shot and accelerating his release, the Deseret News reports. "I'm trying to keep the ball up, not trying to sling it back behind my head," Johnson said.

Johnson has spent the offseason improving his jump shot and accelerating his release, the Deseret News reports. "I'm trying to keep the ball up, not trying to sling it back behind my head," Johnson said.

Analysis:

A career 32-percent three-pointer shooter, Johnson has hit 39 percent during summer league action. Even with the leap in accuracy, the Jazz has 17 players under contract, two more than the maximum allowable. Johnson will possess limited fantasy appeal for the upcoming season on the Jazz, but he could find himself on another roster by the start of the regular season.

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