It's August, and the board is mostly current events, so here's a trade idea to hopefully spur discussion. If the Donovan Mitchel saga drags on another six weeks, we can include Brogdon in a trade for Mitchell. The Jazz presumably don't want Brogdon, but the Heat might.
Boston receives:
Donovan Mitchell
Miami receives:
Malcolm Brogdon
Utah receives:
Grant Williams
Nikola Jovic
Duncan Robinson
2025 Boston 1st round
2027 Boston 1st round
2029 Boston 1st round
2027 Miami 1st round (top-10 protected, top-6 protected 2028)
2026 Boston 1st round swap
$13.5 million TPE if they use smaller ones for Grant and Jovic.
Why for Boston -- Mitchell paired with Tatum and Brown should speak for itself. Also, Mitchell is one of Jaylen's best friends (maybe his best one) in the NBA, so hopefully that would help smooth over any hurt feelings that may exist from the Durant trade rumors.
Why for Miami -- Miami has been rumored as trying to use Robinson, a 1st, and lesser prospects for players such as Eric Gordon. Jovic is a better prospect than Gabe Vincent, but Brogdon is also better than Eric Gordon.
Why for Utah: 4 1sts, a swap and two young players on rookie deals, one of whom Ainge obviously likes in Grant Williams. Not quite the Gobert haul, but still a haul. The TPE might come in handy as well.