August is coming to a close. Kevin Durant will remain with the Brooklyn Nets. Now, we’ll see if the Miami Heat can meet the demands of the Utah Jazz to trade for Donovan Mitchell. But for a moment, let’s assume the Heat go into the season without trading for Mitchell. How, in that case, can the Heat continue to contend during Jimmy Butler’s window?
Donovan Mitchell, if traded, would prefer to be dealt to Knicks, Heat or Nets, per The Athletic's Tony Jones. Heat doesn't have enough assets to appeal to Utah.