Knicks Land Donovan Mitchell In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

Donovan Mitchell, New York Knicks, NBA Trade Rumors, Utah Jazz
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Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz, NBA Trade Rumors
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Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, F Cam Reddish, F Obi Toppin, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2023 First-Round Pick (DAL via NYK), 2025 First-Round Pick (MIL via NYK), 2027 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2029 First-Round Pick (NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: G Donovan Mitchell

In the modern NBA, the star-for-draft capital trade is commonplace. Just don’t mistake it as being flawless.

After all, the team trading the star in particular faces a conundrum. In trading a team their best player, they improve them dramatically – thus reducing the value of their picks.

At the same time, that’s not assured either. Sometimes, unexpected circumstances can end up changing a team’s course no matter how talented they are.

For example, the Houston Rockets are surely pleased to own the Brooklyn Nets’ draft capital at the moment.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Updates on Donovan Mitchell, New York Knicks & Utah Jazz

This, of course, is the conflict faced by the team acquiring the star. Nothing assures success in the NBA – even landing a star. An injury or personal fallout could have that team in the lottery – without a lottery pick to show for it.

Can the Knicks afford to take that risk?

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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