Why It Makes Sense For The Utah Jazz

As with most hypothetical Mitchell trades, this deal only makes sense for the Utah Jazz if Donovan Mitchell is forcing his way out of town.

In that event, the Jazz would be satisfied with this haul. Three first-round picks are a precious commodity for a team that has moved most of its draft capital. Here, the Jazz get to restock the cupboard and take a flier on an interesting young player.

It’s hard to know what Bouknight might be at this stage of his career. He saw 9.8 minutes of action per game for the Charlotte Hornets last season. The 34.8% he shot from the field probably didn’t endear him to Head Coach James Borrego.

It shouldn’t be enough for fans to write him off. Volume scoring guards tend to struggle early in the NBA. Anyone who watched Bouknight leading up to the draft knows that he’s got the skills to create his own shot. The Jazz get a player with star potential in addition to significant draft capital.

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Saying goodbye to Mitchell won’t be easy, however, this is a package that should ease the burden.