Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL) 

Utah Jazz Receive: G Mike Conley, F Bojan Bogdanovic, G Jordan Clarkson 

You’ve seen this deal before. We know you have. We’ll be honest – we’ve written it before. 

The NBA is, to be sure, a wildly unpredictable place. For example, few observers had Mitchell pegged for the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the other hand, sometimes, things shake out exactly as you’d expect them to. 

For what it’s worth, this is not rocket science or nuclear physics. There are 30 teams, and each is in its own unique place with its own unique motivations. 

Survey the league, take stock of where each team stands, and you can surmise possibilities for yourself.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Los Angeles Lakers & Utah Jazz Updates

The Utah Jazz are rebuilding. The Los Angeles Lakers are not. The Jazz have quality veterans, and the Lakers need them. Realistically, this trade practically writes itself. 

Does it do enough for the Jazz to be interested in it?