Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Eric Gordon, F David Nwaba, G/F Kevin Porter Jr., G Josh Christopher, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIL via HOU), 2027 First-Round Pick (BKN), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – HOU), 2029 First-Round Pick (HOU)
Houston Rockets Receive: G Donovan Mitchell
Another preconceived notion in the NBA is that players who create drama in locker rooms are best to be avoided until they prove they can stop doing so.
There’s some validity in that. Players who create disharmony in the locker room change their own trade value. Even talented players can tank their own worth in doing so.
At the same time, when that player is young, one could argue that they’re deserving of some leeway. Teams should assess these situations on a case-by-case basis. If they see a misguided, but ultimately good-hearted kid, he may be worth a dice roll.
If it wasn’t obvious, we’re talking about Kevin Porter Jr. He was ousted from the Cleveland Cavaliers for a locker room outburst in 2020-21.
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Last season, he left his Houston Rockets at halftime over a dispute. Still, some supporters swear he can put those problems in the past.
Can the Jazz afford to take that risk?
