It seems that Donovan Mitchell’s days in Utah might truly be numbered. The Jazz are reportedly looking to trade away the All-Star guard, ushering in a new era for the club. With Rudy Gobert now in Minnesota, Mitchell’s departure would signal a full tear-down for Utah’s new CEO Danny Ainge.
Mitchell — a three-time NBA All-Star and New York native — has been tied to the Knicks prior to this offseason. The Miami Heat buzz is alive and well. Surely Utah has fielded a number of calls across the league, though the Jazz understandably have a steep asking price for their home-grown star.
It’s unclear what Utah’s top priorities are here. It seems likely the front office will consider bottoming out and amassing draft picks to make a run at Victor Wembanyama. At the same time, small market clubs sometimes prefer to re-tool rather than rebuild. Perhaps Ainge and Co. will accept ready-made players rather than draft equity. With that frame, let’s explore some trade proposals for the Utah Jazz and Donovan Mitchell.