Knicks emerging as 'focused destination' for Donovan Mitchell

Trade talks involving Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell are believed to be heating up. Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Knicks reportedly emerging as 'focused destination' in Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 7/14/22

The New York Knicks have been commonly mentioned as a contender to land the services of Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell this summer. Both the Knicks and Miami Heat were reported Wednesday as being " interested in dialogue" on the three-time All-Star.

According to a report from Shams Charania and Tony Jones of The Athletic, New York may currently be at the head of the pack in the race for Mitchell. In fact, the duo wrote Wednesday night that the Knicks and Jazz have "begun discussions" on a potential trade to send the 25-year-old to the Big Apple.

The Jazz are having conversations with multiple teams on a Donovan Mitchell deal.

But the Knicks have emerged as the focused destination over the past several days, sources tell @ShamsCharania and @Tjonesonthenba. https://t.co/Wg8pPgqwVn pic.twitter.com/icqTTkiA9I
— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) July 14, 2022

Mitchell averaged 25.9 points, a career-high 5.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds and a career-high 1.5 steals during the 2021-2022 regular season, while posting a .448/.355/.853 shooting line in his third straight All-Star campaign.

Under new head coach Will Hardy, Utah has already recently traded away three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert and starter Royce O'Neale in separate deals with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets, respectively.

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