Nine games into the 2012-13 NBA season, there is a situation brewing that could have both short- and long-term ramifications for the Utah Jazz: the play of Paul Millsap.

We’ve all heard it over and over: The preseason doesn’t mean anything. But is that really true? With the 2012-13 NBA regular season set to start, is there anything that we’ve learned about the Utah Jazz from their preseason performance? I think there’s plenty.

In addition to re-signing some of its own free agents, namely guard Jamall Tinsley, swingman DeMarre Carroll and forward Jeremy Evans, the team has acquired through trading and free agency point guard Mo Williams, swingman Marvin Williams and guard Randy Foye.

Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced Friday that the team has acquired guard Maurice “Mo” Williams from the Los Angeles Clippers, pending the outcome of a physical, as part of a four-team trade

While the teams still in the NBA Playoffs grind toward the 2012 NBA Finals, Utah Jazz fans are thinking of two things right now: free agency and the draft.

The future looks bright for this franchise. Young players Favors, Kanter, Hayward and Burks should just continue to improve, and Utah may be able to make a key addition or two in free agency