New York Knicks Receive: C Rudy Gobert
Utah Jazz Receive: F Julius Randle, F Obi Toppin, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK)
By all accounts, the Utah Jazz ought to be making some trades this summer. It’s just hard to know exactly what the context of those trades will be.
If Donovan Mitchell requests a trade, the Utah Jazz will be rebuilding. There won’t be any way around it. Without their offensive engine, they can’t expect to keep making postseason appearances.
On the other hand, he may not. With the apparent discord between him and Gobert, Michell could approach the team’s management and say that if they could trade Gobert, he’d be willing to stay.
This deal splits the difference for the Utah Jazz. If they’re in win-now mode in 2022-23, Randle would make for the most dynamic offensive co-star Mitchell has had in Salt Lake City. On the other hand, if they’re rebuilding, Toppin and a first-round pick is a good return for Gobert.
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When you consider what they’re likely to receive for Mitchell, it could be a trade that helps get that rebuild off to an excellent start.