Utah Jazz Receive: F/C Jonathan Isaac, G Markelle Fultz, 2023 First-Round Pick (CHI via ORL), 2025 First-Round Pick (DEN via ORL), 2027 First-Round (ORL), 2029 First-Round Pick (ORL)
Orlando Magic Receive: G Donovan Mitchell
On the subject of boldness, this trade requires it from both organizations.
Injuries are the worst part of professional sports. We doubt we’ll get a lot of pushback on that assertion. Promising careers have been ruined by bodies that simply won’t co-operate.
Both Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz have dealt with their share of ailments. Both were highly touted prospects. In fact, Fultz was the number one pick in his draft class.
Meanwhile, Isaac has shown incredible potential as a defender when he has managed to take the court.
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Unfortunately, there are no guarantees that he or Fultz will be able to routinely do that again in their careers.
Can the Jazz really take on so much risk in exchange for their franchise player?