Donovan Mitchell’s days in Salt Lake City may be numbered. Many observers already have him circled for an exit this summer. The NBA rumor mill has been working overtime to suggest hypothetical landing spots, but lately, it’s slowed down.
Allegedly, Mitchell would be interested in joining one of the Atlanta Hawks or Miami Heat in a trade.
The former would make for an interesting fit. Mitchell and Trae Young would be one of the most outstanding offensive backcourts in the entire NBA. At the same time, they’d be one of the very worst on the defensive end of the floor.
The Hawks may not care. They’ve already leaned into an offensive identity over Young’s tenure with the organization. What’s to stop them from doubling down?
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Utah Jazz Star Donovan Mitchell Eyeing Trade To Either Atlanta Hawks Or Miami Heat
They may not be able to stop anybody next season with a Young/Mitchell backcourt, but nobody would be able to stop them either.
If the organization wants to see how that pans out, here are two trade packages that land Mitchell with the Atlanta Hawks.