This Celtics-Jazz trade pairs Donovan Mitchell and Kemba Walker

Kemba Walker, Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls
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Utah Jazz Receive: Kemba Walker, 2021 1st Round Pick (via BOS), 2022 2nd Round Pick (via OKC)

Boston Celtics Receive: Mike Conley

This particular trade features two veteran point guards who are signed to substantial contracts. The main different being that Mike Conley is on an expiring deal worth $34.5 million while Kemba Walker is under contract through the 2022-23 season.

In exchange for taking on the contract with multiple years remaining, the Utah Jazz would receive additionally NBA Draft compensation. Meanwhile, the Bosotn Celtics would experience sizable salary cap relief next season while having a salary for 2020-21 that is almost identical to who they have now.

When looking at this deal side-by-side, there are benefits for each team in this trade.

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