The J-Notes
Fansided

Evaluating the “tradability” of each Utah Jazz player

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 7: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz makes his entrance before the game against the Miami Heat on January 7, 2017 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Oscar Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 7: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz makes his entrance before the game against the Miami Heat on January 7, 2017 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Oscar Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JANUARY 03: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 3, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JANUARY 03: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 3, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Donovan Mitchell

This one hardly merits a slide. A rising star on a rookie contract that’s been nothing but sensational for the Jazz? Sure, that has all kinds of value. In fact, so much value that I don’t think any team will be able to match it in any sort of reasonable trade. And the Jazz won’t be looking to field any such offers anyway.

Mitchell may very well be the best thing to happen to the Jazz in the post-Stockton/Malone era, so they’re not about to part ways with him in any sort of deal that will feasibly be extended to them. The Jazz have control over Mitchell’s destiny for at least the next seven years. Don’t count on them letting go of him any sooner than that.

Verdict: Untouchable