Jazz Rumors: Knicks Assistant Johnnie Bryant ‘a Known Favorite’ of Donovan Mitchell

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Longtime Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder resigned on Sunday, and in the immediate aftermath ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that star guard Donovan Mitchell was “unsettled, unnerved and wondering what it means for the franchise’s future.”

That called into question whether Mitchell was unhappy in Utah and would potentially seek a change of scenery this summer. The Jazz, of course, could always involve Mitchell in the process to hire the next head coach in an effort to keep him happy.

If they go that route, NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Monday that one name to keep an eye on is New York Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant:

“Bryant, meanwhile, is a known favorite of Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, but [CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge’s] appetite for putting Mitchell’s interests first is in question after Utah catered heavily to Mitchell (trading for his childhood friend Eric Paschall and revamping the athletic training staff to Mitchell’s specifications) before Ainge’s hiring on Dec. 15. Mitchell has three guaranteed seasons left on his contract before a $37.1 million player option in 2025-26.”

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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