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The Men Who Impressed In Cartier At Oscars

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 03:47 PM PDT

The men looked dashing in their dapper suits at the Oscars on Sunday. While it was easy to get carried away with the ladies' fashion, you couldn't ignore some of the men that walked onto that red carpet at the Dolby Theater. One recurrent theme amongst the celebrities was the astounding jewelry pieces they wore, from necklaces to wristwatches and rings.

Thanks to its exquisite designs and elegance, French designer Cartier made an unsurprising repeated appearance on the carpet. Gold, Silver, Diamond were all present in the diverse pieces.

Keep reading to find out which ones made out the top list for the night.

Finneas' Wins An Oscar In His Cartier Tank Wristwatch

Billie Eilish's brother and co-songwriter Finneas was one of the biggest winners of the night as he carted home the much-coveted statue for Best Original Song. As he raised his gold statue in triumph, we got a sneak peek at his gold Cartier Tank timepiece. The rectangular-shaped link-chain wristwatch matched his dapper black suit and went even better with his Oscar award.

Timothée Chalamet's Cartier Jewelry Pieces

Timothée Chalamet shocked everyone when he appeared at the Oscars shirtless underneath his Louis Vuitton sequin blazer with lace embroidered hemmings. Who else has the audacity to defy norms like that if not the Dune star? Well, the Oscar-nominated actor wasn't completely naked underneath his blazer since he wore a double-layered silver Cartier necklace with a big Panther pendant. He also accessorized his outfit with multi silver Cartier rings matching his necklace.

Kodi Smit-McPhee's Timepiece

Oscar nominee Kodi Smit-McPhee, paired his soft power blue double-breasted Bottega suit with a diamond encrusted women's Cartier Révélation d’une Panthère wristwatch. When a timepiece is that beautiful, gender allocations are mere formalities. The shiny watch had a marble swirl blue dial with diamonds floating around.

His other jewelry pieces, from earrings to rings and a necklace, were Cartier pieces.

Rami Malek's Lapel Pin

According to his Vanity Fair interview, Rami Malek kept it "classic and elegant," because that's his preferred style for a traditional event like the Oscars. He wasn't about to risk it all like the Gen Z Timothée Chalamet! (If only he dared, maybe it might look good.) So, he wore a demure black tuxedo with a bowtie and added a shiny Cartier lapel pin featuring two cabochon cut stones and a chain. He said,

"It feels unique but still maintains the elegance of the look."

He also wore a Cartier lapel pin in 2020.

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Kate Beckinsale Stuns In Monochrome Dress

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 03:37 PM PDT

American actress and model Kate Beckinsale took to her Instagram page to brandish a photo of herself, her cat, Clive, and hairstylist Aaron Light at her home on Saturday. The form-fitting dress had the 'Underworld' star looking graceful as ever. Kate looked stunning as she posed with Light and her cat in her home on the day of Chanel's pre-Oscars party.

Kate In Floor-Length Dress

The 48-year-old actress posed for a photo with Aaron Light at her home in Los Angeles on the day of Chanel's pre-Oscars party. The beautiful Camilla Rose floor-length dress had a big black and white rosette at the top, which made the dress look even more stylish. She accessorized with simple drop earrings and black heels. Her cat, Clive, rested comfortably in her arms. Kate had one elbow on Light's shoulder as she captioned the post "Mummy and daddy went out 🖤 thank you @ chanelofficial."

Beckinsale On 'Mrvl Skin'

Beckinsale shared a gorgeous photo of herself in a pale green satin dress as she posed at Mrvl Skin a couple of months after MrvL Skin Solutions announced their partnership with her on their new anti-aging skincare line. Kate announced on her Instagram page that the anti-aging skincare products were now available on the Mrvl Skin website. The new skincare line makes use of Blue Scorpion Peptides to slow down the aging process.

Beckinsale says: "thrilled to share that@mrvlskin is officially available at Mrvlskin.com! I'm so excited for everyone to try this revolutionary luxury skincare line with Blue Scorpion Peptides!"

Beckinsale Shows Off Toned Legs

The actress who never shies away from flaunting her assets, showed up at the 2022 Vanity Fair's Oscar party looking absolutely gorgeous in a black see-through Zuhair Murad mermaid gown with a bodysuit and sequined tulle overlay. The see-through dress put her toned legs on full display. Her hair was pulled back in a ponytail and her jewelry was kept at a minimum. Zuhair Murad shared the photo on the Instagram page. The dress, which they said is from the ZMCouture 2022 Spring-Summer collection, had Beckinsale's toned legs on full display.

How Kate Got Those Legs

Kate's trainer, Brad Siskind, revealed to Women's Health that Kate works out six times a week. Kate shared her workout routine with Women's Health, which starts with a full-body workout, after which she does 90-120 seconds of cardio. Then she repeats the eight complete body exercises again, this time with heavier weight, added bands, or faster reps, after which she finishes with a cardio interval. The Van Helsing actress had posted videos of herself doing serious workouts at various times. Kate had revealed to Shape that she used to be a vegetarian but started eating meat when her former trainer advised her to start eating chicken and fish to help her with energy.

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CJ Perry In Bikini Shows Off Achievements

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 03:32 PM PDT

Former WWE superstar Lana a.k.a. C.J Perry, celebrated her 37th birthday with her loved ones on the set of her new Paramount Plus film. The athlete turned actress penned a lengthy heartfelt note thanking her friends and family for being there throughout the past year. She also revealed some juicy information, like how she overcame anxiety with the help of RnB singer Tamar Braxton and cleared the mix-up on her role in Wife Like - the upcoming film.

CJ And Miro Cozy Up In Bathing Suits

Her husband Miro made the first feature image (as expected) since the couple has an unabashedly loving relationship. Lana shared an image from their last vacation together where she's wearing a pink high-rise one-piece bikini while clinging lovingly to her Miro in a pair of hot shorts.

"Thank you for all the amazing #Birthday wishes! Swipe to see my crazy past year! The last couple of days have been so emotional for me when I look back on everything that has happened to me this past year," she started.

Swipe to see the pictures and tap to read the full message.

Booked And Busy "Filming the craziest reality show reboot for @viacom_intl #SurrealLife ! Living in the house with ICONIC LEGENDS... I can’t believe I booked 2 movies in the past 6 months! On my birthday I was filming an action movie where I play an Assassin for @paramountplus where I was blowing up cars & kicking strong men’s asses!" she continues.

That clears up the previous confusion concerning her role on Wife Like. Lana would play the sexy wife on the Paramount Plus cinema film while she'd switch it up into a badass assassin on another movie from the same production company. Talk about booked and busy.

Friends That Stick Together

The Wrestlemania fighter thanked her friends, Nattie, Gionna Daddio, and TJ Wilson for their constant support through the toughest times in her life.

"@natbynature, @tjwilson711, @yaonlylivvonce thank you for BELIEVING in me when I had no confidence left. On my birthday I was able to film & celebrate being alive & healthy another year with actors that I have looked up to for years! I am so beyond grateful."

Getting Over Toxic Work Environments

"From being on a poster at #Wrestlemania, having a match with one of my best friends & favorite dance partners @trinity_fatu at #Wrestlemania... Talk about a complete 180 from WWE only wanting me to wear pink, have blonde hair & having MY ASS kicked ! 😂 I had the most amazing time with my sister & family this past year, because I finally had some free time & wasn’t on the road with #WWE 300 days of the year! I can’t believe how far life has come in a year & how brainwashed I was from the toxic environment that I had worked in for 8 years."

We had no idea how bad Lana's time in WWE was until this post. It's good to see the 37-year-old thriving against all odds.

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Zendaya Sparkles In Cropped Valentino Shirt

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 03:28 PM PDT

Zendaya is the moment of every red carpet, and the Valentino ambassador proved that fact on Sunday when she arrived at the Dolby Theater. She shone brightly in a custom-made two-piece from the Italian fashion house designed by the Creative Director Pierre Paolo Piciolli and styled by her trusted partner Law Roach. One thing about the 25-year-old's looks is, they're never what you expect, and that's what we love the most about her. She keeps us guessing about her next move - an asset in the fashion world.

Zendaya Looks Like A Futuristic Princess

Zendaya's outfit was a two-piece set focused on proportions consisting of a white cropped double silk shirt and high-waist long silver sequin skirt. The Silver organza skirt's train was so long it trailed after her as she walked across the carpet.

Dripping In Bulgari

The Dune star wore a "Bulgari Serpenti High Jewelry necklace with over 13 carats of step cut diamonds set in white gold and multiple Serpenti Viper diamond bracelets. She completed the look with Diamond studs and multiple High Jewelry rings, all from the Maison’s newest High jewelry collection."

Zendaya painted her fingernails silver to match the ongoing theme of her outfit giving it a futuristic style.

Her nail artist wrote,

"Zendaya choose very trendy mirrored nails. This manicure is not the easiest to perform, for the perfect result you need to do a perfect alignment of rubber base and use a special powder for the most reflective effect."Special Hair Coloring

Considering the details that went into curating Zendaya's Oscars red carpet look, we see why she made every important best-dressed look for the night from Vogue to Variety and Harper's Bazaar! Her hairstylist, Antoinette said,

"[She] created Zendaya's hair color to accentuate her radiant skin tone and marry well with her sparkling look on the red carpet. The highlights gave her dimension and the gloss to make sure she had shine to match that dazzling dress... The hair is 100% Human, so [she] had to color match for a seamless look." Pierre Paolo Can't Get Over Zendaya's Outfit

Pierre Paolo gushed over his design when he saw how well Zendaya wore it on the red carpet. He wrote,

"The story of a dress. Just a shirt and a skirt. Two pieces that can be assembled and built in a thousand combinations. Law and I with my team thought that this was Zendaya combination, in a couture yet effortless way, and Antonietta perfectly brought it to life…and Z did what she always does, this magic trick that turned everything into something memorable."

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Ciara And Russell Wilson Get Intimate In Style

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 03:24 PM PDT

Ciara, 36, and NFL Star husband Russell Wilson, 33, have been together for 6 years, and during that period, they've dazzled on red carpets together. The pair never miss the opportunity to attend public events together, flaunting their good looks and love for each other. Ciara and Russell are a fashion match made in fashion heaven, destined to stun on any carpet, whatever the color, at all times!

Talk About Sex Appeal!

The power couple turned up the heat on the blue carpet! Ciara teased us in a floor-length burgundy gown with cutouts that reveal just enough without being too revealing. The hairstylist, César DeLeön Ramîrez, chose a wet wavy look to complement the blackberry gown draped on her body like waterfalls, an excellent choice that tops the overall drenched aesthetic.

In her arms was her adoring husband, dressed to the nines in a black double-breasted suit with a silver cross-chain. Russell chooses the classic man look with his blazer, made of silk on the top and cotton on the bottom. Whether coordinating or going in entirely different fashion directions, the two always look great together.

Never Too Busy To Stunt

The couple is booked and busy, but they still made time to go out in style. Russell was recently traded by the Seattle Seahawks to Denver Broncos. The two have been on press tours and graced other public appearances, one of which entails Ciara and Russell paying a visit to the Denver Children's Hospital just two weeks before the event. Despite their hectic schedules and the fact that they're raising three children, the lovebirds always find a way to relax and unwind. Playing dress-up and doing well at it appears to be one of the ways they relax because they do it with ease.

Steamy Moments!

In a video shared by the singer captioned, "An after party with you is My Type a Party," her husband can barely keep his fingers off her. Their steamy video has us screaming couple goals as they shower each other with affection. PDA is common practice for the pair who married in 2016, and it's one of the things we enjoy most about the couple.

Fans Reaction

The 15-second steamy clip of the couple shared by Cici to her 31.2 million followers has over one million views and counting. Fans show their admiration for the couple's love in the comment section, A fan comments, "I just love their love". another fan adds, "He adores you."

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Meet Katy Perry's Furry Companion Butters

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 03:13 PM PDT

Katy Perry, an American superstar, is well-known for being a phenomenal singer and songwriter. However, that is not all she is known for. Katy is also a doting dog mom, in addition to earning the hearts of millions of admirers in the music industry.

The Roar singer is the proud owner of two adorable canines named Nugget Perry and Butters Perry. Might Perry was also one of her pups, but the cutie, unfortunately, passed away two years ago.

Before Katy got her pup, Butters, she was referred to as a cat lady because she was very fond of her cat, Kitty Purry. However, on April 17, 2014, she took to her Instagram page to announce the arrival of her new pup, Butters. She also stated that she was no longer just a cat lady.

"Meet my new Prismatic World Tour mascot, BUTTERS! #nolongerjustacatlady," she captioned. 

Here's more about Katy's adorable pup, Butters.

What Does Butters Look Like? 

The brown-haired dog, which appears like a teddy bear in the snap, is Katy's second fuzzy companion after her beloved kitten, Kitty Purry. Butters is a micro Teacup Poodle. In the United States, the Teacup Poodle is a popular breed. They usually measure nine inches or less in length and weigh no more than six pounds. Hence, they can be carried about easily.

Butters Can Be A Handful

The lovely pup Butters may behave appropriately when taken out for special events, but when he is in the comfort of his own home, he appears to be a completely different creature. Katy, who shares a daughter, Daisy, with Orlando Bloom, once revealed that Butters pooped on her phone. She posted the snapshot of her ruined iPhone with the caption, "There are no words." 

Can Butters Become A CEO? 

In 2010, Katy referred to Kitty Purry as the CEO of her company. 

"She is quite the diva. She's the title owner of my company. She's the CEO, really, and she makes that known all the time," Katy told People. 

Given how the Dark House loves her pets and makes them a part of her life, one wonders if Butters will eventually rise to hold a titular role in his owner's company.

Katy Is Attached To Her Pets

Katy is one of those celebrities who are very attached to their furry pets. When her cat, Kitty Purry, passed away, she took to her Instagram page to post three throwback photos of them together alongside an emotional caption.

Also, Katy has posted several snapshots of her beautiful moments with her furry companions. More of those lovely moments will come, and Butters will likely make many appearances in them.

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NBA Rumors: Knicks Could Offer Package Centered On Julius Randle To Pacers For Malcolm Brogdon & Myles Turner

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 03:05 PM PDT

Since the first half of the 2021-22 NBA season, rumors have been continuously swirling around veteran power forward Julius Randle and his future with the New York Knicks. With the controversies that he's involved in and his failure to live up to expectations from his last year's performance, some people have doubts if Randle still should be part of the Knicks' long-term plans The 2022 NBA trade deadline may have passed with Randle still on the Knicks' roster, but they are expected to explore moving him again in the 2022 NBA offseason.

Potential Trade Partner - Indiana Pacers

One of the ideal trade partners for the Knicks in the deal involving Randle is the Indiana Pacers. In a recent article, Brett Siegel of NBA Analysis Network named three players that the Knicks could target using Randle as the main trade chip. These include Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon. According to Siegel, the Knicks could engage in a blockbuster deal that would send a trade package centered on Randle to the Pacers in exchange for Brogdon and Myles Turner.

Addressing Major Backcourt Problem

Targeting Brogdon in the 2022 NBA offseason would make a lot of sense for the Knicks, especially with the Kemba Walker experiment turning into a massive failure and Derrick Rose continuing to deal with health issues. Brogdon may not be an All-Star, but he could give the Knicks a long-term solution to their major backcourt problem. His potential arrival in New York would also help them improve their performance on both ends of the floor.

Aside from being a good playmaker, Brogdon is also a very reliable scorer, rebounder, perimeter defender, and floor spacer. This season, he's averaging 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.9 assists while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 31.2 percent from beyond the arc.

Myles Turner Fills Mitchell Robinson's Spot

The inclusion of Turner in the trade makes the proposed deal a no-brainer for the Knicks. The Knicks may currently have Mitchell Robinson on their roster, but the young center is set to hit the free agency market this summer. By acquiring Turner, the Knicks would no longer need to engage in a bidding war to bring Robinson back in the 2022 NBA free agency.

Turner would be a massive upgrade over Robinson at the Knicks' starting center position. Aside from being a dominant force under the basket, he's also capable of knocking down shots from beyond the arc, making him a great fit alongside Knicks franchise cornerstone RJ Barrett.

Why The Pacers Would Make The Trade

With the team currently in the initial phase of the rebuilding process, it remains a big question mark if the Pacers would be interested in adding Randle to their roster. However, at 27, Randle still has plenty of productive years left in his career to be part of the Pacers' rebuilding plans. With the uncertainties surrounding TJ Warren's future in Indiana, the Pacers could get their new starting power forward in Randle.

Aside from Randle, the Pacers could also ask the Knicks to include some of their young players and future first-round picks in their offer for Brogdon and Turner.

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NBA Rumors: Nets 'Regret' Not Getting Third Team For James Harden-Ben Simmons Trade

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 03:03 PM PDT

Many were surprised when All-Star shooting guard James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets parted ways in the middle of the 2021-22 NBA season. Hours before the 2022 NBA trade deadline, the Nets have agreed to trade Harden and Paul Millsap to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and two future first-round picks. The Nets didn't really intend to trade Harden, but they were forced to make a deal after "The Beard" informed team owner Joe Tsai and GM Sean Marks about his desire to leave the team.

Turning An Incoming Free Agent Into Valuable Assets

Sending Harden to the Sixers was still considered a great move for the Nets. Instead of taking the risk of losing him in the 2022 NBA free agency without getting anything in return, the blockbuster deal enabled them to turn Harden into a younger All-Star in Simmons, two solid role players in Curry and Drummond, and two future first-round selections. However, while some people believe that the trade was a success for the Nets, Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report still included it on his list of "biggest regrets from the 2022 NBA trade deadline."

Nets Should Have Made It A 3-Team Trade

With the uncertainties surrounding Simmons' health and return to the court in the 2021-22 NBA season, Swartz believes that the Nets must have regretted not sending him to a third team before the 2022 NBA trade deadline.

"While the Nets shouldn't regret trading Harden, they should have pushed for a three-team deal instead," Swartz said. "Sending Simmons to a rebuilding team or one that could be more patient with his recovery would have been best for all parties involved, especially if the Nets could have gotten a player like Tyrese Haliburton from the Sacramento Kings or CJ McCollum/Norman Powell from the Portland Trail Blazers."

What's Going On With Ben Simmons?

When the Nets-Sixers blockbuster trade became official, most people thought that Simmons would immediately join Irving and Durant on the court and help them improve their standings in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, until now, the former No. 1 pick is yet to play a single game as a Net, and it was revealed that he's dealing with a back injury. Had they sent him to a third team, the Nets could have gotten healthier role players who could be a much better on-court fit with their two superstars.

Trading Ben Simmons In Offseason Still A Possibility

Though he's an official member of their current roster, there's no guarantee that Simmons would remain as a Net beyond the 2021-22 NBA season. If he returns to the court and shows bad chemistry with Irving and Durant, the Nets are highly expected to explore the possibility of trading him again in the 2022 NBA offseason. According to Kenneth Teape of NBA Analysis Network, some of the potential trade targets for the Nets in the deal involving Simmons include De'Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings, Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors, and John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks.

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NBA Rumors: Proposed Lakers-Suns Trade Sends Anthony Davis To Phoenix For Deandre Ayton & Mikal Bridges

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 02:58 PM PDT

After creating the "Big Three" of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook last summer, the Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2021-22 NBA season as one of the heavy favorites to fully dominate the Western Conference and win the NBA championship title. Unfortunately, as of now, the Lakers are far from the team that is ready to capture the Larry O'Brien Trophy this year. So far, they have lost seven of their last 10 games, sitting in the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference with a 31-43 record.

Trading Anthony Davis To Phoenix

With the team on the verge of suffering a huge disappointment, some people have already started talking about the moves that the Lakers could make in the 2022 NBA offseason. In an episode of The Lowe Post podcast, Zach Lowe of ESPN and Bill Simmons of The Ringer discussed "fake trades" the Lakers could explore this summer. These include a hypothetical blockbuster deal that would send Davis to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges.

“DeAndre Ayton, who has to be thrown into every trade now, because who knows if he’s on the Suns next year,” Simmons said, as quoted by Heavy.com. “Just Davis to Phoenix, Ayton and Bridges to the Lakers, sign-and-trade with Ayton. Suns have to give up Bridges, they still get to keep Cam Johnson. They got Crowder still, they’ll go get another free agent.”

Lakers Swap Anthony Davis For Two Young Starters

The proposed blockbuster deal with the Suns would be worth exploring for the Lakers, especially if they no longer believe that the tandem of James and Davis could help them win another NBA championship title in Los Angeles. By sending their injury-riddled superstar to Phoenix, the Lakers would be acquiring two young, starting-caliber players in Ayton and Bridges. Ayton would immediately fill the hole that Davis would be leaving in the Lakers' frontcourt, while Bridges would give them an elite three-and-D player in their wing.

LeBron James Could Block Trade

The Lakers would definitely be intrigued by the idea of trading Davis for Ayton and Bridges, especially now that the All-Star big man is dealing with numerous health issues. However, given his relationship with Davis, Lowe has doubts if James would give the Lakers the go signal to make the trade.

“I’m thinking more from the Lakers’ perspective, like if I’m LeBron, can I go to war with that?” Lowe said about replacing Davis with Ayton and Bridges. “I’m not sure I can. I won a title with A.D.”

If the Lakers push through with the trade without his approval, there's a possibility for James to find his way out of Los Angeles in the 2022 NBA offseason.

Why The Trade Makes Sense For The Suns

For the Suns, the proposed blockbuster trade would make a lot of sense if they fall short of achieving their main goal and are having second thoughts about giving Ayton a max contract this summer. Davis may be currently on the sideline with an injury but when he's 100 percent healthy, he would be a massive upgrade over Ayton at the Suns' starting center position.

He would give the Suns a very reliable scoring option under the basket, a great rebounder, a quality rim protector, and a decent floor spacer. This season, he's averaging 23.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 1.2 steals while shooting 53.7 percent from the field. Adding a healthy Davis to the core of Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Jae Crowder would undoubtedly make the Suns a more dangerous team in the Western Conference next season.

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NBA Rumors: Knicks' Dream Trade Sends Donovan Mitchell To New York For Fournier, Quickley, Toppin & Draft Picks

Posted: 29 Mar 2022 02:51 PM PDT

The New York Knicks are one of the most disappointing teams in the 2021-22 NBA season. Despite upgrading their roster last summer, the Knicks are still struggling to win games and failed to live up to the hype of their last year's performance. As of now, they are out of the playoff race, sitting in the No. 11 spot in the Eastern Conference with a 33-42 record.

When the season is officially over, the Knicks are expected to be aggressive in chasing big names who could help them return to title contention next year.

Top Offseason Trade Target - Donovan Mitchell

One of the players who are at the top of the Knicks' radar is All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz. Earlier this month, Steve Popper of Newsday revealed that it's an "open secret" that the Knicks are targeting Mitchell on the trade market. As of now, there's no indication that the Jazz are planning to move their main man in the 2022 NBA offseason.

So far, Mitchell and the Jazz are focused on fully dominating the Western Conference and winning the 2022 NBA championship title. However, rumors are circulating that if the Jazz suffer an early playoff exit, the former No. 13 pick would strongly consider leaving Utah for New York this summer.

Knicks' Dream Trade To Acquire Donovan Mitchell

For the Knicks, the dream-trade scenario is acquiring Mitchell from the Jazz without the need to sacrifice RJ Barrett, who is currently being molded to become the new face of the franchise. In a recent article, Brad Dressler of Fansided's Daily Knicks suggested a way on how the Knicks would be able to pair Mitchell with Barrett in the 2022-23 NBA season. In the proposed trade scenario, the Knicks would be sending a trade package that includes Evan Fournier, Immanuel Quickley, Obi Toppin, a 2022 first-round pick, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 first-round pick, and the rights to swap first-round selections in 2023 and 2025 to the Jazz in exchange for Mitchell.

Donovan Mitchell A Worthy Acquisition For Knicks

Though it would cost them two young and promising players and multiple future draft assets, the proposed blockbuster deal with the Jazz should be a no-brainer for the Knicks. Mitchell would help the Knicks address their major backcourt concern and significantly improve their offensive efficiency which currently ranks 22nd in the league, scoring 107.8 points per 100 possessions. Aside from being a good playmaker and ball-handler, he would also give the Knicks a prolific scorer and a legitimate floor spacer.

This season, Mitchell is averaging 25.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.5 steals while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 36.0 percent from beyond the arc. If Mitchell meshes well with Barrett and Julius Randle, the Knicks could create their own "Big Three" next season.

Why The Jazz Would Make The Trade

The Jazz are only expected to consider such a trade if Mitchell expresses his desire to leave in the 2022 NBA offseason. Instead of keeping an unhappy superstar on their team, the hypothetical blockbuster deal would allow the Jazz to turn Mitchell into a veteran sharpshooter in Fournier, two young and promising players in Quickley and Toppin, and future draft picks. The trade package that the Jazz would be receiving from the Knicks would give the Jazz the option to remain competitive or immediately undergo a full-scale rebuild in the post-Mitchell era.

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