Perhaps on the start this summer, Rudy Gobert could pay for the disappointing results in Salt Lake City. A trade would be a great way out, but it all depends on the destination. At the Lakers, alongside LeBron James? The idea is posed, even if it will take a nice boost from Rob Pelinka.
After years of failures, the Jazz may be transforming for this summer. It’s hard to know how, but we are on the cusp of major changes for the organization, and to better understand, you have to look to the bench. After eight seasons in Utah, he tells himself that Quin Snyder could take the door, but of his own wish. The results are disappointing, but according to ESPN, the coach would also like to allow himself to breathe.
A return is not to be ruled out, especially since Snyder’s contract is still running for a new season, but it is possible that he will ask for his departure. One thing is certain, it is a cycle that is approaching the end, while we have not yet mentioned the case of the players. If Donovan Mitchell won’t move, especially since theone of the suitors has just withdrawnit’s not the same thing for Rudy Gobert, especially since the Frenchman has a very popular profile.
Heading West for Rudy Gobert? The idea is posed!
A pivot capable of defending his circle and repelling attacks? It’s not everywhere in the NBA right now. The Mavericks were cited for a time, but many franchises would like such a player, which makes Gobert a very important asset for the Jazz, especially in the event of negotiations. A trade is not impossible, to the point that the journalist Eric Walden, of the Salt Lake Tribune, had fun imagining a trade… towards the Lakers.
Lakers get: Rudy Gobert, 2026 first-round draft pick
Jazz get: Anthony Davis
Analysis: “There aren’t a lot of options for the LA roster, so let’s try to swap the centers of those respective teams. Davis’ history with injuries makes this trade plausible. Utah picks up a younger, more talented player overall, while also sending in a first-round draft pick. »
As we said, a big trade, which sends Davis to another franchise. Possible ? As it stands, maybe not, but some fans aren’t against an inside departure. Indeed, the latter spends far too much time in the infirmary, which was already the case with the Pelicans at the start of his career, and even today in Los Angeles. The trader is a solution with a little absent Gobert, and which would offer a real defense for the racket of the Pourpre et Or.
Bonus ? A first round draft, very useful to send him elsewhere and try to recover another player, in addition to their first round of 2027. For the Jazz, it is a way to perfectly accompany Mitchell, who would have a pure All -Star by his side. If the franchise wants to turn a corner, this is the kind of player it must recruit. It wouldn’t be a problem on their side, but maybe a little more on the Angelinos.
Rudy Gobert versus Anthony Davis? The idea is posed, although we doubt that the Lakers are interested … at least for the moment. If the old Pelican keeps squatting in the infirmary, his rating will only go down over time. A trade is not impossible in such a scenario, even if the Jazz can negotiate before for a departure of Gobert. Everything is possible in this league.
