Utah Jazz Receive: C Richaun Holmes, F Harrison Barnes, G Davion Mitchell, 2023 First-Round Pick (Swap – SAC), 2024 First-Round Pick (SAC), 2025 First-Round Pick (Swap – SAC), 2026 First-Round Pick (SAC), 2027 First-Round Pick (SAC), 2028 First-Round Pick (SAC)
Sacramento Kings Receive: G Donovan Mitchell
We already mentioned the forward-minded nature of the Utah Jazz’s Gobert return. Specifically, they received four first-round picks in exchange for the 3x Defensive Player of the Year.
Do you think General Manager Danny Ainge would like six more?
Keep in mind that this is the man who engineered the Celtics’ famous Kevin Garnett/Paul Pierce exchange. In return for the two Hall-of-Famers, the Celtics received, in essence, draft picks. Could he now look to rebuild the Jazz in his image?
Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings are clearly not concerned with the future. If they were, they wouldn’t have traded Tyrese Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis at the last trade deadline. They want to win now. Between Mitchell, Sabonis, and De’Aaron Fox, they should be able to do plenty of winning in 2022-23.
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The Kings may not be a trendy hypothetical trade destination for Mitchell. Realistically, it’s not a trendy destination for anyone. Still, they could be a team worth keeping an eye on.
