NBA star Donovan Mitchell is a New York native. He’s currently employed by a Utah Jazz team which is perpetually disappointing. All things considered, it’s not hard to put the pieces together here.
Mitchell is frequently linked to the New York Knicks. It’s rumored that he’d prefer to play in a bigger market. Recent reporting has suggested Mitchell is still expected to request a trade to a ‘glamour’ market like New York or Miami in the future as a matter of when and not if.
There also appears to be a rift between Mitchell and teammate Rudy Gobert. There’s been reporting on the Gobert front, too. The Jazz are surveying the trade landscape for the perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate.
If they can, they’d likely prefer to swap Gobert and reshuffle the deck around Mitchell. They’re both impactful players. Mitchell happens to be several years younger. He’s also the team’s offensive engine, and when forced to choose, teams will generally favor that over a defensive anchor.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: This Jazz-Knicks Trade Sends Donovan Mitchell To New York
The Jazz may not have a choice to move Mitchell in the future. If he demands a trade, Utah will find their hands tied. They will need to make an effective move if they trade Gobert and achieve greater success in the postseason despite the limited nature of their options.
Here are two major trade packages that would send him to the New York Knicks.
