New York Knicks Receive: G/F Ben Simmons
Utah Jazz Receive: G Derrick Rose, G/F Evan Fournier, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2025 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2027 First-Round Pick (PHI)
Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Rudy Gobert
The New York Knicks might be on the hunt for a star this summer. Realistically, it feels like the Knicks are always in the hunt for a star.
Often, they just don’t land one. Taking a swing at Simmons while his value is depreciated might be their best avenue towards adding top-tier talent this summer.
Meanwhile, the Jazz concede defeat in this deal and take a proper rebuilding package. The veterans they’re receiving are strictly for contract matching purposes. Still, it’s hard to envision another scenario where they receive three first-round picks in exchange for Gobert.
Furthermore, we’re assuming they deal Mitchell elsewhere in this scenario. Who knows what they could get for him. After a series of trades, the Jazz might be as well-positioned for the future as any team in the NBA.
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Given how bleak their present looks, that might be the most they could hope for.