Donovan Mitchell was one of the most prominent stars featured in this summer’s trade speculation. He is considered the face of the Utah Jazz and has proven he can produce at a high level when asked to be the focal point of the team’s offense.Mitchell averaged 25.9 PPG for the Jazz last season. , 4.2 RPG, and he was 5.3 APG.
Recently it became clear that Donovan Mitchell was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Cleveland Cavaliers.The full package included Colin Sexton, Ochai Agbaj, Lauri Markkenen, three unprotected first round picks, and two pick swaps.
Stephen A. Smith slams New York Knicks for missing Donovan Mitchell trade
The New York Knicks were considered one of the frontrunners to sign Donovan Mitchell this summer, but they clearly failed to secure a deal. NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith recently accused the New York Knicks of failing to acquire Donovan Mitchell, claiming that the Knicks “did nothing”.
do you see what i mean? Every time… something goes wrong… seven or eight first-round picks, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Toppin, Immanuel Quickley. And you still couldn’t get Donovan Mitchell.
About to enter another season again, the New York Knicks are still missing a star. They’re in a place other than the New York Knicks uniform. Nor. nothing.
It never ends with the Knicks. It just doesn’t end funny.
The New York Knicks’ acquisition of Donovan Mitchell was previously reportedly complicated by the signing of RJ Barrett to a rookie extension.There was a chance of getting him anyway, but with the Jazz valuing RJ Barrett, it’s clear their package wasn’t the best anymore.
Nonetheless, the Jazz value Barrett very highly as part of Mitchell’s deal with New York, and a deal without him would mean giving up far more draft assets than the Knicks were willing to do. will be required, the sources said.
Once the Knicks committed to Barrett’s extension, management resigned to the fact that the road to an offseason deal to acquire Mitchell would be much more difficult.
Hopefully missing Donovan Mitchell doesn’t hurt the New York Knicks down the line. He was a true star shooting guard and could have been a good addition to the team.
That said, the New York Knicks are clearly well positioned for the future. Perhaps we’ll see them become a consistent playoff team in the years to come.If some players improve, they could make the playoffs within the next two seasons.
