Despite its recent development, Donovan Mitchell much talked about in the NBA. And not just for its performance. For several months, it has been said that the playmaker has been increasingly frustrated within the Utah Jazz.
At 25, the native of Elmsford (state of New York) would be particularly tempted by an adventure in a big market. A feeling that could be reinforced in the event of a future failure of the Salt Lake City franchise in the Playoffs.
And even on the Jazz side, a quick elimination this season could force the leaders to launch a reconstruction. Around Rudy Gobert or Mitchell? To see … In any case, the New York Knicks are already on the lookout on this file!
According to the information by Newsday reporter Steve Popperthe New York Vice President William Wesley already preparing his offensive for Mitchell. It will take a very good offer to convince the Jazz, but the Knicks do not want to miss this possibility.
Note that New York has another advantage: Leon Rose, the chairman, has represented the interests of Donovan Mitchell in the past. Suffice to say that the Knicks may well try everything …
Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz, a real internal crisis?