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NBA Rumors Roundup: Utah Jazz motivated to trade 3x All-Star before training camp, Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley still dislike each other, and more

The Utah Jazz are speeding up their rebuild as the latest NBA rumors suggest they want to trade Donovan Mitchell before training camp. The New York Knicks remain the frontrunners, but the Jazz will consider offers from other suitors.

Former rivals Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley are teammates with the LA Lakers. They have quashed their ongoing feud after teaming up in the past. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case with Westbrook and Beverley. The veteran guards reportedly still dislike each other.

Here are the latest NBA rumors as of August 27, 2022.

Utah Jazz motivated to trade Donovan Mitchell before training camp

Dallas Mavericks v Utah Jazz - Game Six 2022 NBA Playoffs

REPORT: The Jazz would like to make the Donovan Mitchell trade before training camp begins. (via @WindhorstESPN on The Hoop Collective Podcast) https://t.co/hKu1eDiOof

The Utah Jazz want a better package than what they received for Rudy Gobert from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Utah reportedly wants a lot of draft picks and young players in return. The Knicks have eight tradeable picks and several players on rookie deals, making them the frontrunners to acquire Mitchell.

No love lost between Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley despite them teaming up in LA

Los Angeles Lakers v Minnesota Timberwolves 2021-22 NBA seasonBlake Griffin in action during Utah Jazz v Brooklyn Nets 2021-22 NBA season

“His ability to draw charges and stretch the floor offensively is what makes him an intriguing bench option still, which is why the Miami Heat could show some interest in him.” – Sports Illustrated’s Brett Siegel on Blake Griffin https://t.co/6om8RqaKs7

With limited options in the market, the Heat could turn their attention to veteran free agent forward Blake Griffin. Sports Illustrated’s Brett Siegel believes Griffin’s two-way skillset in a limited role could help the Heat in the next campaign.

Griffin would be a decent buy-low option as a backup power forward. The former LA Clippers star thrived with the Brooklyn Nets off the bench and has managed to stay healthy

New York Knicks unwilling to attach draft picks to move Julius Randle

Randle in action during Utah Jazz v New York Knicks 2021-22 NBA seasonDallas Mavericks v Utah Jazz - Game Six 2022 NBA Playoffs

Cleveland Cavaliers have removed themselves from Donovan Mitchell trade talks, according to SNY sources. Doesn’t seem like there are any suitors at the moment who can approach what the Knicks can offer Utah – even if you take RJ Barrett off the table. So this trade is still NYK’s to lose.

Utah’s asking price is too steep, and the Knicks are probably the only team with the assets to complete a transaction. The Jazz reportedly want the majority of the Knicks’ eight first-round picks and young players like Quentin Grimes, Miles McBride and Immanuel Quickley in return.

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