LA Clippers Receive: G Donovan Mitchell, G Mike Conley
Utah Jazz Receive: Paul George, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAC), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAC)
We did mention these ideas were insane right? Good. If the Utah Jazz do find themselves in the heavily rumored scenario where Donovan Mitchell requests a trade, this may not be the package for them.
They’re only receiving two first-round picks for an All-Star and a starting-caliber player. Yes, they’re also landing Paul George, but they should be rebuilding, right?
Maybe. Maybe not. The Jazz aren’t known for long-term rebuilding projects. This deal allows them to stay competitive while adding some draft capital. That happens to be something they have precious little of.
They’re also short on defensive-minded wings. George at least scratches that itch. He becomes the team’s new first option while providing a much-needed defensive boost.
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A frontcourt of Rudy Gobert, Royce O’Neale, and George figures to have a lot of stopping power. They can find a new backcourt (albeit downgraded) backcourt in the open market.
As for the Clippers, this trade gives them better floor balance. Mitchell offers from-scratch shot creation that, arguably, neither Kawhi Leonard nor Paul George provides.
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Conley gives them the heady floor general that’s evaded them. This deal is unlikely to actualize, but on paper, it has some interesting elements.
