If the Heat make the move for Mitchell, they wouldn’t be exempt from any detriments. Surely, there’s always an opportunity for growth as the season progresses, but as we’ve seen for many years in the league, chemistry can make or break even the best of teams.
Well, that’s unless the Heat can acquire one this summer (Mo Bamba, you there?). With the Heat being dead last in blocks per game last season, he probably won’t have a potent shot-blocker, a la Rudy Gobert, to lean on for paint protection. It’s never an easy transition to go from being a clear-cut first option to second fiddle with significantly lower usage. There’s also that concern about whether Mitchell would be able to display more defensive intensity for an organization that demands versatility on that end.
While the acquisition of Mitchell would further alleviate the scoring load for soon-to-be 33-year-old Butler, one concern that comes to mind is whether Donovan would have a strong desire of becoming a secondary option to Jimmy-let alone even be extremely comfortable sharing those duties with him. It’s without question that his services would make Miami immediate title contenders, however, the fit doesn’t seem to be as seamless as many would think. The issue with Barrett is the potential for him demanding a maximum contract extension of five years, 185 million. He’s an established cornerstone who can help provide a winning mentality. Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) against the Mavericks on April 21, 2022. It’s a clear consensus that several Heat assets would be suggested in a departure, that would include Tyler Herro, the NBA’s current Sixth Man of The Year winner and budding All-Star, along with Duncan Robinson for salary implications.īy any means, Mitchell’s potential fit with the Heat organization as well as his on-court presence, shouldn’t be denied. But SNY’s Ian Begley reports that the two sides are not close to a deal, and one of the main returns that could have gone to Utah. Raptors sign Summer League standout Jeff Dowtin Jr.Must Read: Heat Roundtable: Whatever It Takes To Get Donovan Mitchell? Shams Charania of The Athletic reported late Wednesday night that the Jazz and Knicks have engaged in trade talks for Donovan Mitchell, and a deal framework had recently been discussed.Raptors reportedly won't part with Scottie Barnes in Durant deal.Mitchell is under contract for another three seasons. The Jazz is expected to shop Mitchell, who has not requested a trade, after previously moving Rudy Gobert to begin a rebuild. He was the NBA’s rookie of the year in 2017-18 and is a three-time all-star. 13 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets before being traded to Utah and has averaged 23.9 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.2 rebounds in 345 career games. Mitchell, 25, averaged 25.9 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.2 rebounds and shot 44.8% from the floor in 67 games last season - the guard’s fifth in the NBA. The Raptors are one of several teams, which also includes the Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, and Atlanta Hawks to acquire Mitchell from the Utah Jazz, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.ĭonovan Mitchell continues to be the subject of trade discussions.īut the three-time All-Star has yet to formally request a trade or force his way out of Utah, sources tell on Inside Pass: /4b7NX0RiE7 The Toronto Raptors are apparently in the Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes. Even without trading Mitchell, the Jazz are projected to have have three first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft and anywhere from 35-40 million in projected cap space.
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