However, danny ainge's Jazz management is trying to trade him (after Rudy Gobert, O 'Neill and all the other veterans on the list). Although the negotiations with new york are deadlocked, the focus is still on him. If the Knicks come up with the draft pick (Jazz wants the draft pick), the two sides may reach an understanding soon. But if it weren't for the Knicks' sudden intervention, the Jazz might have traded Mitchell to Miami before the start of the season.
For some fans, this is confusing-why not rebuild around Mitchell and why trade him?
It is widely believed in the league that Mitchell may have the first chance to sign for a team outside Utah in 2025. Mitchell made his home in new york. Mitchell spent most of his offseason in new york this year. His technical coach Chris Brickley runs a gym in new york City, so it makes sense for Mitchell to stay there for a while.
It is reported that Mitchell is also interested in other places-Miami is also a candidate city. There is a feeling that many people in Mitchell's team prefer him to be in a bigger market than Utah. A big market may make him gain more popularity and salary from sponsors.
There are also social problems in Utah. Mitchell spoke bluntly about racist incidents in Utah, especially those against children. He openly opposed Utah's racial theory resolution, which made him ridiculed by Utah Senate President Stuart Adams.
Based on the above information, it is only a matter of "time" for NBA management to leave Jazz. Mitchell is not the kind of person who will go public or force a deal, but few people in the league doubt that he will leave.
Ryan Smith, the new boss of Jazz, must maximize the deal between Gobert and Mitchell if he wants to pursue the championship. Moreover, it turns out that the combination of Gobert and Mitchell has not reached the required level, and there is no realistic way to win the championship. So trading Mitchell now is the best opportunity to exchange draft picks/players who can be part of the future.
This is exactly what danny ainge did in Boston. How long it takes Utah jazz to rebuild depends on the draft and luck. Of course, before moving forward, they will have a serious retrogression, and there will be several difficult seasons in the future.
The question now is when Mitchell will be traded, not whether he will. Time will tell us the final answer.