Another possibility that has been …

Another possibility that has been considered: Mitchell ending up in New York City — but for the Brooklyn Nets, rather than for the Knicks. In this circumstance, the Nets would trade Kevin Durant to a third team, likely Phoenix, and use the capital they get back to acquire Mitchell. Nets owner Joe Tsai is said to want to maintain a competitive roster in Brooklyn despite trading Durant, and Mitchell would be a logical starting point.