Jazz want more picks and Quentin Grimes from Knicks or more picks and Max Strus from Heat for Donovan Mitchell

Andy Larsen: They’ve asked the Heat to engage a third team if they’re interested in Donovan, because they don’t find the packages the Heat can offer sufficient -via Twitter @andyblarsen / July 14, 2022

“I think ultimately [the Knicks] are going to wind up with Donovan Mitchell.” — @TimBontemps 👀 -via Twitter @GetUpESPN / July 14, 2022

League sources have indicated that the Jazz have shut down some previous inquiries about Mitchell from other teams, but that was mostly based on timing and belief that offers would not have measured up to what the Jazz feel Mitchell is worth. -via deseret.com / July 14, 2022

After struggling to find a consistent niche in his first full season with the Heat during the 2020-21 season, Strus made the decision to go back to summer league even though he had a deal lined up for the next season. “Summer league was everything for me last season,” Strus says. “It provided all the confidence in the world for me to do what I did last season, honestly.” And it was exactly what the Heat were looking for: a showcase for the young prospect to shine as the leading man for the team. -via ESPN / July 6, 2022

Strus’ progression from G Leaguer to NBA starter reinforces the player development reputation the Heat have created over Pat Riley’s two-plus decades in charge. “I knew that from the first week I was here that this is exactly what is meant for me,” Strus says. “It starts through practicing and putting in extra hours, and they really value that here.” -via ESPN / July 6, 2022

Michael Scotto: Miami Heat players Max Strus ($1.8 million), Gabe Vincent ($1.8 million) and Omer Yurtseven (1.75 million) all had their contracts guaranteed for the 2022-23 season, as expected. -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / June 30, 2022

The Knicks possess eight future first-round picks — four of their own and four acquired via trades from other teams — to use in a package. New York has also stockpiled young players, such as Quentin Grimes who is believed to be of interest to Utah, sources said. -via The Athletic / July 13, 2022

Quentin Grimes has a simple goal for his stay in Las Vegas. “Really come out here and dominate,” he said after the Knicks summer league team went through its first practice at Cox Pavilion. “I feel like I played well last year. Just coming in this year being a second-year guy, I know what to expect, I know how the games are. Just go out there and try to dominate every time offensively and defensively.” -via New York Post / July 5, 2022

“It was my first year really ever coming off the bench,” Grimes said. “You got to earn Thibs’ trust, earn Thibs’ minutes. Going in you have to fight for everything to get the opportunity, make the most of it. I had an injury, had to go through adversity. I think it made me ready for whatever’s to come this year.” -via New York Post / July 5, 2022