NBA Rumors: Knicks, Jazz Re-Engaged In Blockbuster Talks

After a month of radio silence, the New York Knicks and Utah Jazz have resumed talks on a Donovan Mitchell trade. 

#Sources — Knicks & Jazz have re-engaged in trade talks centered around All-Star Donovan Mitchell. Utah reached out first with the hopes of getting a deal done before training camp begins in September. #NBA

— NBATradeReport (@NBATradeReport) August 16, 2022

Sources told NBA Insider Shams Charania that "fresh trade conversations" were had about Mitchell packages this week. However, those same sources say that the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards are also among the teams pursuing Mitchell. 

The three-time All-Star has career averages of 23.9 points, 4.5 assists and 4.2 rebounds in his five years in the league. 

Charania reports that Mitchell is "comfortable" either staying in Utah or moving on. 

The Jazz have set a high price for the budding superstar, looking for at least five first-rounders as part of a package—the same sort of return they got from the Minnesota Timberwolves for three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert. 

Mitchell still has three years remaining on his contract, and Charania reports that despite the renewed talks, no trade is imminent.

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