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The New York Knicks are a longshot to grab Utah Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell

The New York Knicks' dream of bringing Donovan Mitchell to the Big Apple is a distant possibility. [Photo: Fadeaway World]

The Donovan Mitchell to the New York Knicks rumors continue to swirl around the NBA and will only intensify this summer. New York’s starting backcourt was a big reason why they followed up their playoff appearance last year with another dud this season.

As much as the Knicks would want to get the All-Star guard, they may not have enough ammunition to fight off the likes of the Miami Heat.

Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer came up with an analysis that will not make New York Knicks fans happy:

“There's healthy skepticism around the NBA that New York's best offer for Mitchell would trump other teams' pursuits, such as a potential package from Miami that would theoretically center around Tyler Herro plus other salary and multiple first-round picks.”

Unless a trade happens, Donovan Mitchell will remain in Salt Lake City until at least the 2025-26 season. Although there are rumors of an impending roster shakeup that could separate Mitchell from fellow All-Star Rudy Gobert, the Jazz look unwilling to let go of Mitchell.

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Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob is certain his team will win the 2022 NBA Finals.

Golden State Warriors team owner Joe Lacob can't see Steph Curry and his team losing to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. [Photo: Audacy]

Perhaps no one in San Francisco was as elated for the Golden State Warriors’ return to the NBA Finals as team owner Joe Lacob. The 66-year-old businessman is as much a fan of the Bay Area team as he is an executive.

The Warriors have booked their sixth finals appearance in eight years and will face the young and talented Boston Celtics on the NBA’s biggest stage. Golden State is favored to add another championship to their growing collection due to the superstar firepower of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

The Warriors have also seen the emergence of several young contributors such as Gary Payton II, Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins. An almost complete lineup with an overwhelming advantage in NBA championship experience is the biggest reason for Lacob’s optimism.

The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami detailed his conversation with the Warriors mogul.

“I think it’s going to be a very interesting matchup. I think it’s going to be really hard…I think we’ll win. I think we’re better. I believe in our coach and I believe in our roster. But I don’t think it’s going to be easy at all. It’s going to be a big battle.”