Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Ben Simmons

Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Rudy Gobert

This straightforward deal has the potential to satisfy both teams involved.

The Utah Jazz are in one of the league’s smallest markets. Like many small-market teams, they’ve historically preferred not to undergo long-term rebuilding projects. In Simmons, they land a player who, if healthy, will impact winning from day one.

This deal also has a two-pronged benefit for the Jazz. It could work towards convincing allegedly disgruntled star Donovan Mitchell to stay put.

On the other hand, if it’s not enough to get that job done, it still finds the Jazz landing a potential player to build around.

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On the other hand, the Jazz may not be interested in a player who, like Irving, has a spotty record of availability. Headache has seemed to follow Simmons over recent seasons.

Rumors have suggested in the past that he’s picky about where he plays: Salt Lake City may not appeal to him. That could cause problems.

Maybe adding a third team to the equation could lead to a more mutually beneficial arrangement.