NEW YORK — Donovan Mitchell demonstrated why he’s a superstar worthy of chasing. But Julius Randle’s struggles—along with his familiar hot temper—didn’t do a good job selling New York as a destination.
Mitchell, who grew up close to the Knicks practice facility in Westchester, put on a show at MSG on Sunday night, dropping 36 points and ruining the Knicks chances at moving closer to the final play-in spot.
Mitchell is seen around the league as a potential trade target for the Knicks, whether this summer or down the road, but he’s under contract in Utah until at least 2025 and would need to force his way out like James Harden or Ben Simmons.
