Utah Jazz Receive: G Kyle Lowry, G Tyler Herro, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2027 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2029 First-Round Pick (MIA)

Miami Heat Receive: G Donovan Mitchell

Here’s a question: how many first-round picks could a rebuilding team possibly need?

It’s a particularly relevant question by 2022. These days, a pick-focused package has become the new standard for a departing superstar. This summer only adds credence to that claim.

We already touched on the Gobert trade, but the San Antonio Spurs also traded Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for three first-rounders. Such deals are becoming more of a rule than an exception.

As it stands, the Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to answer that original question. They have an unprecedented number of first-round picks at their disposal.

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At the same time, the New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks are knocking at their door.

Most are expecting the Jazz to make a Mitchell trade that has them joining the ranks of those teams. Could this actually be a better route for them?