Donovan Mitchell Trade Rumors: Knicks, Jazz Discuss Framework for Potential Deal

The Utah Jazz and New York Knicks have been talking about a trade that would send All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell to New York.

The Jazz have spoken with teams about a potential Mitchell deal, but the Knicks have emerged as the focused destination over the past several days.

The Jazz already traded Rudy Gobert for a bunch of draft picks and players, so trading Mitchell would signal entry into a rebuild.

Utah got four first-round picks in the Gobert deal and could get something similar for Mitchell.

It was reported this week that the Jazz decided to listen to offers for Mitchell after initially wanting to keep him.

The Knicks have the most to offer since they have four of their own future first-round picks and four future first-round picks acquired in trades.

The Miami Heat have interest in Mitchell and could offer a great piece in Tyler Herro, according to reports by Charania and Jones. They don't have a third team involved in the trade because they only have two first-round picks.

It has been said that the Knicks would be interested in pursuing Mitchell if he became available and that he is a native of New York.

Mitchell was the 13th pick in the draft and he has improved each season.

He has been an All-Star in each of the past three seasons, and he averaged 25.9 points, 5.3 assists, 4.2 rebound, 3.5 three-pointers made and 1.5 steals per game last season.

Utah has made the playoffs in each of Mitchell's five seasons, but it hasn't made it past the second round during that time.

The Knicks missed the playoffs last season, but they went 41-31 the year before, so there are some pieces in place.

They made a big splash in free agency and are expected to bring back many of their key players.

The Knicks signed the guard to a four-year deal in order to have him lead the backcourt.

It's possible that a trade for Mitchell would put him back into a No. 2 or No. 3 scoring role, but that may be the best spot for him on a team with a chance to win a title.