If he conceded that the situation was not easy, Donovan Mitchell nevertheless declared that he wanted to stay at the Jazz after his elimination in the playoffs. Recent rumors even indicated Utah’s willingness to continue building around him rather than Rudy Gobert.
This does not prevent reverse corridor noises from spreading. Thus, according to sources cited by Sports Illustrated, the 25-year-old three-time All-Star rear would, in the event of a potential trade, be interested in 2 other teams in addition to the Knicks: Atlanta and Miami. About the Heat, Bleacher Report reports that the leaders would follow the Mitchell file closely.
Mitchell wouldn’t mind playing in New York – where he grew up – one day, but wouldn’t be the team owner’s biggest fan either. James Dolan.
At the beginning of the month, the GM of Jazz Justin Zanik had tried to reassure without convincing too much about his star duo.