NBA Rumors: These 6 Teams Chasing Donovan Mitchell

With Kevin Durant off the table, Donovan Mitchell becomes the No. 1 trade target for teams looking to land a superstar this summer. And while the New York Knicks have dominated the Mitchell conversation thus far, they aren't the only teams in discussions with the Utah Jazz.

Couple things on Donovan Mitchell. The Hawks, Heat & Kings are NOT interested contrary to reports. Knicks still have the best package to offer but other teams interested are Cleveland, Washington, Charlotte, LA Lakers & Brooklyn. And no the Jazz never asked for 7 1st round picks!

— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) August 23, 2022

According to Phoenix sports personality John Gambadoro, the five other teams that are interested are the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets, along with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Washington Wizards and the Charlotte Hornets.

He disputes any previous reports that listed the Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks or Sacramento Kings as being Mitchell suitors. 

It's worth noting, however, as pointed out by Fred Katz of The Athletic, that other teams who had been "in" on the Durant sweepstakes could pivot their assets to Spida.

Something to watch: With the Kevin Durant trade market no longer in existence, a team that was holding onto pieces to use in a Durant trade could choose to use those same players/picks to enter the Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes.

— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) August 23, 2022

Katz notes that the Durant suitors would already have some serious pieces they were willing to deal, and could turn their attention to using them on the 25-year-old Mitchell.

Jazz CEO Danny Ainge has set an extremely high price for his 3-time All-Star. After he was able to score five first-round picks for Rudy Gobert, he's apparently demanding at least 4 unprotected first-rounders and perhaps other protected picks as the main part of a return package. 

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