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If Mitchell declines extension... making a deal to one of his preferred destinations as simple and straightforward as possible.

Simmons + Thomas + Phoenix FRPs (25-27-29) + 27 FRP (PHI), for

Mitchell + Niang + 26 FRP (worst of CLE, MIN, UTA—to satisfy Stepien rule)

It's the same as the other Mitchell deal for me. He's an expiring and shouldn't be thought of as if he isn't. On no planet should the Nets be trading three unprotected picks for him. It's bad team-building strategy and at some point the Nets will have to figure that out.

SkyHook wrote:If Mitchell declines extension... making a deal to one of his preferred destinations as simple and straightforward as possible.

Simmons + Thomas + Phoenix FRPs (25-27-29) + 27 FRP (PHI), for

Mitchell + Niang + 26 FRP (worst of CLE, MIN, UTA—to satisfy Stepien rule)

THeoretically and imo the most likely outcome, if Jazz had the best 2026 FRP, followed by CLE then MINN prior to any swaps, then technically CLE wouldn't be sending out the worst of the 3

Chinook wrote:It's the same as the other Mitchell deal for me. He's an expiring and shouldn't be thought of as if he isn't. On no planet should the Nets be trading three unprotected picks for him. It's bad team-building strategy and at some point the Nets will have to figure that out.

Top ten players, which Mitchell clearly was this season, are a scarce resource worth chasiAnd in this kind of scenario, I expect that the Cavs would grant access to Donovan for extend and trade discussions.

Godaddycurse wrote:

SkyHook wrote:If Mitchell declines extension... making a deal to one of his preferred destinations as simple and straightforward as possible.

Simmons + Thomas + Phoenix FRPs (25-27-29) + 27 FRP (PHI), for

Mitchell + Niang + 26 FRP (worst of CLE, MIN, UTA—to satisfy Stepien rule)

THeoretically and imo the most likely outcome, if Jazz had the best 2026 FRP, followed by CLE then MINN prior to any swaps, then technically CLE wouldn't be sending out the worst of the 3

True. Worst of the three is just the worst case scenario... highly unlikely.

No chance here. This is a rebuilding trade, send those picks and players to a third team for win now pieces.

Chinook wrote:It's the same as the other Mitchell deal for me. He's an expiring and shouldn't be thought of as if he isn't. On no planet should the Nets be trading three unprotected picks for him. It's bad team-building strategy and at some point the Nets will have to figure that out.

It is my understanding that extend and trades are legal under the new CBA.

Chinook wrote:It's the same as the other Mitchell deal for me. He's an expiring and shouldn't be thought of as if he isn't. On no planet should the Nets be trading three unprotected picks for him. It's bad team-building strategy and at some point the Nets will have to figure that out.

This would be a massive overpay by the Nets. It would ruin their entire franchise. get the GM fired, have the owner questioned by every other owner in the league, and would cause CHAOS.

THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN.

Deal lacks reasons for any team. Feel free to re-post with reasons given.