As I wrote about in my Knicks/Cavs Mitchell trade, Cleveland traded an all-star (Lauri Markkanen), a 6th man (Collin Sexton), two first round pick swaps and four first round picks to the Jazz for Mitchell. Everyone should expect them to get similar compensation in return if they’re trading him away. BI’s value couldn’t be lower right now, but he is a former all-star. Trey Murphy is an extremely interesting young wing that can help Cleveland both now and in the future and the three firsts are more than fair for a guy of Mitchell’s talent level.

As far as New Orleans is concerned, they still have a plethora of picks and CJ’s contract. I would fully expect them to make another move in order to round out this roster. As far as Cleveland is concerned. My guess is they would prioritize resigning Mobley and moving off of Strus and Niang as those two no longer fit their timeline. This would open up enough salary to resign BI to a long term deal. Cleveland would have the best young team in the East and New Orleans would be built to win now in the West.