This Mavericks-Jazz Trade Pairs Mike Conley With Luka Doncic

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Why The Utah Jazz Make The Deal

The Utah Jazz make this deal to hedge their bets. It’s a great trade for them if Mitchell is due for departure. If he isn’t, it could still be a good one.

After all, the Jazz were desperate for defensive-minded wings in 2021-22. After Royce O’Neale, they had none. Josh Green provides an instant upgrade on that end. His frenetic energy on the point-preventing side of the ball will be a blessing for the Jazz.

Meanwhile, Spencer Dinwiddie fills in as a Mike Conley replacement. He’s not as good of a player. Dinwiddie is a less reliable floor spacer and a weaker decision-maker than Conley. Still, from a win-now perspective, that downgrade could be worthwhile to facilitate the addition of Green.

Of course, from a rebuilding perspective, this deal makes great sense for the Jazz. They’re landing a 21-year-old with high upside in Green and a first-round pick that’s overwhelmingly likely to convey.

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After all, these Mavericks won’t be a bottom-five team in 2025. Especially if they keep making strong moves like the one we’ve outlined here.

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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