In the immortal words of the Rolling Stones: You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find – you get what you need. NBA teams know this well.

Surely, we’ve all wanted something we didn’t get. It’s a disappointing feeling.

On the other hand, sometimes, you end up getting something just as good, or better – and perhaps you wouldn’t have been able to get it if you’ve gotten the other thing. 

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For example, suppose you’re rejected by someone. You wanted to be with them, and they didn’t want to be with you. Rejection stings – until you meet someone else, that is. 

The New York Knicks wanted Donovan Mitchell this summer. They didn’t get him. That’s unfortunate, but on the other hand, they’ve still got a cache of young players and draft capital to land a star player with. 

Here’s a deal that has them landing Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns. 

 

Phoenix Suns Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, G/F Cam Reddish, F Obi Toppin, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2024 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK), 2025 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK), 2027 First-Round Pick (NYK)

New York Knicks Receive: G Devin Booker