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Boston Celtics: 3 reasons Donovan Mitchell is the preferred trade target over Rudy Gobert

By Andrew Hughes

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 06: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz and Rudy Gobert #27 talk against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on January 06, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 06: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz and Rudy Gobert #27 talk against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on January 06, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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With the Utah Jazz being in the headlines because their top two stars have a relationship that may not be salvageable, the Boston Celtics could very well be a stealth trading partner…but which star should they go after?

News that Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell are at odds should be music to the ears of any Boston Celtics fans. While the Jazz are one of the Western Conference’s dark-horse contenders, off-the-court drama may lead to splitting up their core.

The Utah Jazz are reportedly trying to fix the fractured relationship between the two, but reports indicate that their relationship may not be able to be repaired. It all stems from Gobert’s recklessness surrounding the coronavirus that could have led to Mitchell also testing positive for COVID-19.

While Gobert’s actions weren’t malicious–he likely didn’t take the threat of the virus seriously, just like many other Americans–they still could have led to Mitchell testing positive for something that has effectively shut down the world’s economy and put every sporting season on hold.

It’s understandable why Mitchell may hold a grudge. That said, if he has no plans to ever get over his frustration, that could lead to Utah splitting up the two stars via a trade. While many pundits have rushed to assemble potential trade packages for the Jazz’s former Defensive Player of the Year at the center spot, perhaps it’s Mitchell who could be the better get.

Here are three reasons why the Houdini believes he is the better Boston Celtics trade target:

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