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Donovan Mitchell looking at the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks as possible trade destinations

Donovan Mitchell and Tyler Herro could swap places over the summer. [Photo: Hoops Habit]

Staying with the Hawks and Jazz theme, rumors are growing that instead of trading Rudy Gobert, it will be Donovan Mitchell who could be on the move. Here, the possible De’Andre Hunter acquisition with multiple draft picks remains a possibility, but with Mitchell now forming an NBA All-Star backcourt with Trae Young.

There’s a ton of work to be accomplished for this scenario to happen, with Atlanta likely paying luxury tax for the trade to happen. Hawks team owner Tony Ressler, however, vowed to disregard the NBA luxury tax if the move is necessary and push them to the top.

Another NBA Eastern Conference powerhouse is also in the mix if Donovan Mitchell is available for a trade. The Miami Heat, who’s now on the cusp of eliminating the Philadelphia 76ers, is a strong candidate for Mitchell to land in.

If Miami collapses (they have already given up a 2-0 lead), massive changes could happen in the offseason.

Pat Riley could move for Utah’s best player in exchange for the recently-minted NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner Tyler Herro and other considerations. Without the expectations of a whole city on his back, Mitchell could fully realize his potential.

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Mike Brown to coach the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 versus the Memphis Grizzlies

Mike Brown will handle head-coaching duties again for the Golden State Warriors. [Photo: The Mercury News]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wasn’t with the team when the Warriors traveled to FedExForum to face the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 5. It’s almost certain that newly-hired Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown will handle Kerr’s duties.

Mike Brown informed reporters earlier that he is in constant communication with Kerr, but has no idea when the latter could resume his role for the Warriors. Brown was at the helm when the Bay Area team barely held off the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies in Game 4.

Brown, who will immediately take his head-coaching job with the Kings after the postseason is over, remains wary of the Grizzlies.

"They went 20-5 without him during the regular season so we have to have that appropriate fear in order to get over that hump."

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