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3 ripple effects of Knicks not trading for Donovan Mitchell

By Jordanna Clark

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on February 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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RJ Barrett, New York Knicks. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

1: Knicks moving forward with their youth

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, New York’s final offer to Utah consisted of RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and two unprotected first-round picks.

Yet that still wasn’t enough for the Jazz. The Knicks not being willing to give up that much for Donovan Mitchell was a reasonable move. After Utah passed up on that deal, RJ Barrett finalized a four-year, $120 million extension with New York on Monday night. Not too long after Woj reported that the Jazz were acquiring Mitchell on Thursday, the Knicks announced that the Barrett extension had been made official.

Moving forward, New York is RJ Barrett’s team, and at his side will be Immanuel Quickley, Quentin Grimes, Obi Toppin, and Miles McBride. All five players were drafted by the Knicks in the last three years. Fans have been pleading for Tom Thibodeau to “play the kids” and based on the moves that New York’s made this summer, that’s exactly what should happen this season.

And let’s not forget that for the first time in a long time, New York will have a true point guard in Jalen Brunson. He might not have been drafted by New York, but he decided to sign with the organization over the Dallas Mavericks in free agency.

The Knicks didn’t clear the cupboard for Donovan Mitchell. Fans have the right to be disappointed, especially after enduring the countless rumors for weeks, but New York still has some pretty good young guys on its roster.

Believe it or not, but the Knicks aren’t in a bad spot. The team has a lot of room to grow and could very well end up surprising a lot of people this season.

All in all, the Donovan Mitchell trade saga has come to an end and that’s something that every NBA fan should be thankful for.

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