Whenever a star NBA player looks to be available on the open market, a list of their most anticipated landing spots quickly follows.
Normally, that list is based on a number of factors. It’s based on the player’s preferences, whether perceived or actually known. Furthermore, it’s based on which teams have enough assets to trade for them while still making it worth their while.
Donovan Mitchell currently appears to be on the market. His Utah Jazz just traded co-star Rudy Gobert for a package that was primarily based around draft capital.
The return was great for their future, but not so good for 2022-23.
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If the Jazz are committed to the future, trading Mitchell would make sense. Hence, his potential availability. So far this summer, he’s most frequently linked to the Knicks and the Heat.
Here are three trades that have him winding up somewhere else entirely.