On May 1, Beijing time, according to ESPN celebrity Tim Mac Mahon reported that Mitchell is expected to apply for a trade as soon as this summer, and the Jazz have reached the playoffs for six consecutive years, but they have not reached the Western Conference Finals six times. Mitchell and the Jazz are likely to part ways this offseason. The Heat and Knicks are two potential next home.
"Mitchell has 3 years left on his contract and the 4th year is a player option, how long will he be willing to continue playing for the Jazz?" Tim MacMahon wrote, "Sources say multiple teams are anxiously awaiting answers and planning and planning for them for months, and they expect Mitchell to apply to the Jazz for a trade as soon as this offseason." ”
After the 2-4 defeat to the Lone Ranger, Mitchell's remarks at the press conference have caused heated discussion. He was asked if he wanted to stay at jazz and his response was, "Yes." [But] the loss hurt and I don't want to lie. Speaking about the rumors that he wanted to leave the Jazz, Mitchell responded: "My mentality is to want to win, and now I haven't really thought about it, I'll think about it in a week." "Mitchell and Gobert's relationship has not been very good, which is also a big reason for speculation that Mitchell is considering leaving.
Mitchell and jazz contracts expire in 2026, with annual salaries of $30.35 million, $32.6 million, $34.85 million and $37.1 million for the next four seasons, with the player option in the fourth year.
Previously, the two teams with Mitchell who were most frequently rumored about the trade were the Heat and the Knicks, and sources revealed that if they leave the Jazz, they are also the two teams that Mitchell most wants to go to. The well-known US media Bleacher Report listed two related trading options, what chips can the Jazz use Mitchell to exchange for these two teams?
Option 1: The Jazz send Mitchell to get heat Hiro, Duncan Robinson, Jurt Cevennes, 2022 first-round picks and 2023 first-round swaps
The New York Post called Miami Mitchell's ideal home. Lowry, Mitchell, Butler, Tucker and Adebayor's starting lineup, both offensively and defensively, is well-rounded enough to be a strong contender for the championship. As for the Jazz being able to harvest a future core that is younger than Mitchell, Hiro has shown his strength and potential this year. Dunroe can also improve the Jazz's outside projection, and Jurt Cevenn can be a good No. 5 substitute.
Option 2: The Jazz sent Mitchell to get the Knicks' Barrett, Quikli, Fourniers and the 2024 first-round picks
Under Thibodeau's tutelage, Barrett has begun to cash in on his talents and has made great defensive progress. He can be the jazz's new core, and Quickley and Fournier, who are good at shooting three-pointers, can pull out of space. For the Knicks, Mitchell will be the new face that the Knicks have been struggling to find since Anthony left. They've been interested in Mitchell for a long time and even sent management to watch Mitchell play with Randall. The spotlight in New York is what Mitchell aspires to, and his defensive potential is expected to be further released under Thibodeau's tuning.