The Utah Jazz appear poised to make some decisions this summer that could have a ripple effect across the NBA.
After winning 49 games and getting eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 2021-22 NBA Playoffs, the Jazz seem to have hit a ceiling. This group routinely thrives in the regular season, only to flame out in the postseason. That’s not a formula for sustainability.
When it’s over, it’s over. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert do not appear to be friends. Rumors about their damaged relationship have run rampant since before they were eliminated.
The team can’t seem to win more than a playoff series in a given season. It’s time to blow it up.
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The New York Knicks had a similarly disappointing 2021-22 season. However, where the Jazz’s core looks to have hit a ceiling, this Knicks team looks a piece away from even having a core. Could Donovan Mitchell be that piece?
In all likelihood, their front office hopes so. Here’s the best deal they could offer the Utah Jazz in exchange for their potentially disgruntled star.