Is the Utah Jazz's rebuild on the right track after trading Mitchell and Gobert? Leif Thulin , filling in for David Locke, breaks down the blockbuster deals that reshaped the franchise. He analyzes the assets received, including Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, and Walker Kessler, while questioning if early success hindered long-term goals. Thulin explores how draft picks from the Cavaliers and Timberwolves could impact Utah's future, and examines the delicate balance between competitiveness and strategic rebuilding for small-market teams. Discover why the next few seasons are crucial for determining the true winners of these trades and the Jazz's path forward under Will Hardy's leadership.

0:00 Intro: Analyzing Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert trades

5:07 Evaluating the Donovan Mitchell trade year by year

11:15 Breakdown of the Rudy Gobert trade details

17:52 How Jazz can potentially win these trades

23:59 Potential scenarios for Jazz to benefit long-term

28:03 : Importance of picks in future success

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