The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell is indifferent about being traded. The report is the latest update on the New York Knicks’ pursuit of Mitchell.
“Utah has set a high price threshold for Mitchell, who so far is believed to be comfortable with either outcome of staying with the Jazz or being traded elsewhere, sources said.”
Mitchell has averaged 23.9 points per game, 4.5 assists per game and 4.2 rebounds per game in his career. He was named to the 2017-18 All-Rookie first-team and also won the Slam-Dunk contest at the 2018 All-Star weekend.
Mitchell has been an All-Star team every year since 2020. Earlier this offseason, the Jazz blew up their core after yet another disappointing playoff run, trading Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Mavericks defeated the Jazz in the first round of the 2022 playoffs in six games, despite the absence of Luka Doncic.
What can the Utah Jazz get for Donovan Mitchell?
REPORT: The Wizards and Hornets are pursuing Donovan Mitchell via trade, per @shamscharania. https://t.co/sXnDnkcWlx
The Wizards, for example, can pitch Kristaps Porzingis and Monte Morris (after Aug. 28 due to trade restrictions) or Kyle Kuzma along with draft capital. However, the Jazz will likely want young talent as they look forward to a full-blown rebuild.
Mitchell and Gobert had powered Utah to six consecutive playoff appearances.
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