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3 latest rumors in Knicks’ pursuit of Donovan Mitchell

By Jordanna Clark

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz warms up before Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz warms up before Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Quentin Grimes
Quentin Grimes, New York Knicks. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

2: Jazz reportedly not too concerned with Knicks players included in deal

During NBA Summer League, Shams Charania reported (subscription required) that the Jazz were believed to have an interest in Quentin Grimes, which wasn’t a surprise considering how the 22-year-old performed over that span. However, we’ve learned since then that New York reportedly doesn’t want to include the wing in a deal.

The good news is that according to Marc Berman, “Ainge doesn’t have many strong preferences on the players coming back, though shooting guard Quentin Grimes certainly is high on his list.” Based on that, it seems as if the Knicks could get by with not including Grimes in a deal.

Utah reportedly expressed interest in RJ Barrett, although him being eligible for a rookie extension should be enough to cross him off the Jazz’s list. A Donovan Mitchell trade would signify that Utah’s officially entering a rebuilding phase with Rudy Gobert being traded a couple of months ago, so it wouldn’t make sense for the Jazz to want Barrett.

The Knicks-Jazz aren’t in a disagreement over the players to include in a Donovan Mitchell deal

It’s a good sign that Utah has reportedly expressed that it isn’t too interested in the players that New York could send over in a deal. Berman’s report suggests that Ainge is more motivated to get a deal done rather than hassle the Knicks about players such as Grimes and Barrett.

So, could a trade be happening sooner rather than later? Well, that all depends on the number of unprotected picks that New York’s willing to include in a potential deal…

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