3. Donovan Mitchell
Earlier this season it was rumored that should Donovan Mitchell seek a trade this offseason, the Miami Heat would be his preferred destination, with the New York Knicks as a distant second.
The end of this season is as important for any team as the Utah Jazz, as it could determine what Mitchell wants to do.
Another early exit in the postseason and plenty of insiders think he will be on a new team by the time the 2022-23 season rolls around. Could that team be the Heat?
The Jazz isn’t going to give Mitchell away, but the Heat created some more assets to have at their disposal at the trade deadline. The move that sent KZ Okpala to the Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t receive many headlines, but it opened up the Heat to be able to trade their 2023 first-round pick.
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That extra asset will help immensely when building trade packages. Mitchell could make a lot of sense for the Heat as a go-to scorer in the backcourt. While Herro could reach All-Star level, Mitchell is already there and would be an upgrade for the Heat in their lineup.
