Making the Case: Utah Jazz
This trade can be looked at in multiple ways for the Utah Jazz. They would send away a potentially disgruntled player while acquiring some depth around Donovan Mitchell.
The relationship between Rudy Gobert and Mitchell has been rocky for years now. The Jazz were able to keep their core together in hopes of winning a championship. Despite being one of the top teams in the West year in and year out, Utah has underachieved several times.
The consistent playoff shortcomings could lead to some problems in the Jazz locker room, and it makes sense for the team to build around Mitchell. The trade return from the Grizzlies would help to add some intriguing pieces around him.
Mitchell continues to be one of the best scoring guards that can get it done at all three levels. The Jazz would be taking our players that are not signed long-term, which means the front office is not tied down to any money moving forward.
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Utah would also be getting plenty of depth with Melton in Ziaire Williams coming off the bench. There will be plenty of interest if Gobert is genuinely on the market, and it will be interesting to see what Utah prioritizes as a return.
