Go All-In For Utah Jazz Star Donovan Mitchell
Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, G/F Cam Reddish, F Obi Toppin, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2023 First-Round Pick (DAL via NYK), 2025 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2027 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2029 First-Round Pick (NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: G Donovan Mitchell
You knew this was coming. To say that Donovan Mitchell has been linked to the Knicks this summer would be like saying Sunny was linked to Cher: It would be an understatement.
We figure they should go for it. Yes, there are reasons for the Knicks to be apprehensive. There are fair questions to ask about whether Mitchell can be the best player on a title-winning team. Furthermore, his fit alongside the newly-acquired Jalen Brunson in the Knicks’ backcourt has the potential to be problematic.
Those are concerns. On the other hand, Donovan Mitchell is one of the best offensive guards in the NBA. Moreover, he’d be the most talented player the Knicks have had on their roster since at least Carmello Anthony.
Finally, he’d improve the Knicks’ free agency pitch down the line as well. The Knicks shouldn’t need to build through the draft.
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After all, they play in New York. Putting together a competitive team ought to be their first step towards the ultimate goal – attracting players to put together a championship team.