3 Trades To Send Donovan Mitchell To New York Knicks

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RJ Barrett, New York Knicks, NBA Trade Rumors
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Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, G/F RJ Barrett, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2024 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2025 First-Round Pick (MIL via NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: G Donovan Mitchell

In deciding between these packages, the Utah Jazz could ask themselves the question in a different light:

Is RJ Barrett worth two first-round picks?

In all likelihood, he is. This is a player who’s already averaged 20 points per game at the NBA level. Furthermore, at 22, he’s still got room to grow. Even if he doesn’t, in simple terms, the average draft prospect never hits the level that Barrett already has.

At the same time, the Knicks will be aware of that too. They may be apprehensive about weakening their roster. After all, they’re acquiring Mitchell to win games now, and Barrett is already developed enough to aid that cause.

LATEST NBA NEWS AND RUMORS: Perfect New York Knicks Trade Package For Utah Jazz Star Donovan Mitchell

Perhaps these two sides could include a third team in their negotiations to minimize that concern.

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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