Utah Jazz Receive: G Evan Fournier, G/F RJ Barrett, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2024 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2025 First-Round Pick (MIL via NYK), 2026 First-Round Pick (NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: G Donovan Mitchell
Up until recently, Donovan Mitchell was the hottest name in the NBA’s trade rumor mill. Kevin Durant’s trade request changed that. Frankly, it changed everything.
Mitchell is still an incredibly hot commodity. Most frequently, he’s linked to the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks. If the Jazz are looking to move him this summer, they should call the Knicks first.
After all, they can make a better offer.
Assuming, that is, that Bam Adebayo is off the table. We’re willing to make that assumption: he’s too pivotal to Miami’s defense to consider parting with. If that assumption is correct, Miami can’t match an offer of this magnitude.
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Yes, they can offer Tyler Herro. How much more valuable is he than Barrett? Meanwhile, the Knick have a treasure trove of draft picks. They can offer first-rounders in consecutive drafts from 2023 to 2026 in addition to a young potential star. The Heat are far too low on draft capital to make a comparable offer.
