3 mock New York Knicks trades for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell

At this point, it can’t be argued that the Knicks are the favourite to land hometown kid, and current Utah Jazz star, Donovan Mitchell, but a deal isn’t looking likely anytime soon. The two teams have re-engaged in trade talks in recent days, and it’s becoming more clear that while other teams certainly have interest in Mitchell, no one’s best deal even comes close to the B deal the Knicks can offer, and most people believe that if Spida is going to be traded, it’s going to be to New York.

After getting a massive haul for Rudy Gobert earlier in the off-season, Danny Ainge has his sights set even high for the Donovan Mitchell trade, and if he is really intent on moving No. 45, there’s a chance that he may need to compromise slightly. The two sides are talking again, and if the Jazz are intent on a rebuild, the Knicks will give them the most picks, but beyond that, what could a deal truly look like?

Today we are going to answer that question from three different perspectives: the ideal trade for the New York Knicks, the ideal trade from the Utah Jazz, and finally, what a balanced, realistic trade that works for both sides would look like.