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Utah Jazz Trade Donovan Mitchell, Build Future Around Markkanen

3/31/2026

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On September 1, 2022, the Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, and draft picks.
Lauri Markkanen has emerged as a star, averaging 26.7 points this season and helping the Cavaliers clinch the top seed last season.
Collin Sexton struggled to fill Donovan Mitchell's role and was traded to Charlotte.
The Jazz focus on building a future around Markkanen.

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Story summary

On September 1, 2022, the Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, and draft picks.
Lauri Markkanen has emerged as a star, averaging 26.7 points this season and helping the Cavaliers clinch the top seed last season.
Collin Sexton struggled to fill Donovan Mitchell's role and was traded to Charlotte.
The Jazz focus on building a future around Markkanen.