Cavaliers to trade Donovan Mitchell before letting him leave in free agency?
The buzz in NBA circles suggests that barring a run to the NBA Finals, Donovan Mitchell will decline an extension and look elsewhere, and the Cavaliers are more likely than not to move him well before he can leave outright as a free agent.
Source: Bleacher Report
Source: Bleacher Report
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Latest @BleacherReport Landing Spots for Donovan Mitchell If Cavs Trade Star Guard During NBA Offseason -> on the assumption he chooses not to extend in Cleveland
bleacherreport.com/articles/10115… – 4:16 PM
Latest @BleacherReport Landing Spots for Donovan Mitchell If Cavs Trade Star Guard During NBA Offseason -> on the assumption he chooses not to extend in Cleveland
bleacherreport.com/articles/10115… – 4:16 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell needs rest for his lingering knee injury. But there’s no time for that. So, he just keeps playing, trying build back up and regain his old form ahead of the playoffs.
“I will be ready”
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/d… – 11:51 AM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell needs rest for his lingering knee injury. But there’s no time for that. So, he just keeps playing, trying build back up and regain his old form ahead of the playoffs.
“I will be ready”
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/d… – 11:51 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
After his best game in about a month and what he viewed as signs that he was starting to feel like himself again, #Cavs Donovan Mitchell opened up about this lingering knee injury and the process of learning to give himself grace
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/d… – 4:29 AM
After his best game in about a month and what he viewed as signs that he was starting to feel like himself again, #Cavs Donovan Mitchell opened up about this lingering knee injury and the process of learning to give himself grace
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/d… – 4:29 AM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
Gimme a sound, logical reason why Donovan Mitchell played tonight. I’ll hang up and listen – 12:40 AM
Gimme a sound, logical reason why Donovan Mitchell played tonight. I’ll hang up and listen – 12:40 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Royce O’Neale pump fakes will never not be hilarious to me. He’s gotten his old teammate Donovan Mitchell twice on those in the last couple plays – 12:11 AM
The Royce O’Neale pump fakes will never not be hilarious to me. He’s gotten his old teammate Donovan Mitchell twice on those in the last couple plays – 12:11 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
A spirited run out of the locker room from #Cavs to cut the Suns’ lead down to 13. Big-time emotion from Donovan Mitchell after that timely triple. Could tell that one felt good. – 11:36 PM
A spirited run out of the locker room from #Cavs to cut the Suns’ lead down to 13. Big-time emotion from Donovan Mitchell after that timely triple. Could tell that one felt good. – 11:36 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell getting ready for tonight’s showdown against the Suns. pic.twitter.com/7NRjYchdOL – 9:15 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell getting ready for tonight’s showdown against the Suns. pic.twitter.com/7NRjYchdOL – 9:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal pregame.
Donovan Mitchell incoming. #Suns #Cavs pic.twitter.com/bD5qCeKz7D – 9:09 PM
Bradley Beal pregame.
Donovan Mitchell incoming. #Suns #Cavs pic.twitter.com/bD5qCeKz7D – 9:09 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“The most important thing for the Cavs, and arguably one of the most important things for the whole Eastern Conference.”
@windhorstESPN on Cleveland’s concern about Donovan Mitchell’s health. pic.twitter.com/9i6usAApt8 – 7:45 PM
“The most important thing for the Cavs, and arguably one of the most important things for the whole Eastern Conference.”
@windhorstESPN on Cleveland’s concern about Donovan Mitchell’s health. pic.twitter.com/9i6usAApt8 – 7:45 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Donovan Mitchell available for #Cavs at #Suns tonight. pic.twitter.com/zXi7ARB00S – 6:22 PM
Donovan Mitchell available for #Cavs at #Suns tonight. pic.twitter.com/zXi7ARB00S – 6:22 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Donovan Mitchell is listed as available for the Cavaliers tonight against the Suns after he sat last night for injury management.
Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade remain out. – 4:34 PM
Donovan Mitchell is listed as available for the Cavaliers tonight against the Suns after he sat last night for injury management.
Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade remain out. – 4:34 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
New for @YahooSports: The Cavs are similar to last year, but different. They had that 17-1 stretch, but 29-29 around it. And then there’s Donovan Mitchell, who blocks out the noise while trying to get healthy. All the pieces matter. Do they fit? sports.yahoo.com/donovan-mitche… – 3:51 PM
New for @YahooSports: The Cavs are similar to last year, but different. They had that 17-1 stretch, but 29-29 around it. And then there’s Donovan Mitchell, who blocks out the noise while trying to get healthy. All the pieces matter. Do they fit? sports.yahoo.com/donovan-mitche… – 3:51 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
With opponents selling out on #Cavs Darius Garland & Donovan Mitchell — a strategy that will be coming in the playoffs as well — it’s fair to wonder whether this team is better equipped to handle it. Tuesday night showed positive signs.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/h… – 1:12 PM
With opponents selling out on #Cavs Darius Garland & Donovan Mitchell — a strategy that will be coming in the playoffs as well — it’s fair to wonder whether this team is better equipped to handle it. Tuesday night showed positive signs.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/h… – 1:12 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs opponents have made a decision to try to take the ball out of the hands of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell with what the team calls “hotting.” So, what’s the best counter? That’s where Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen come in:
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/h… – 11:46 AM
#Cavs opponents have made a decision to try to take the ball out of the hands of Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell with what the team calls “hotting.” So, what’s the best counter? That’s where Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen come in:
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/h… – 11:46 AM
Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
Can Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley hold down the fort when Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell face playoff pressure? Hosts Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor weight in on the latest episode of Wine and Gold Talk Podcast.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/w… – 10:30 AM
Can Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley hold down the fort when Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell face playoff pressure? Hosts Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor weight in on the latest episode of Wine and Gold Talk Podcast.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/w… – 10:30 AM
Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
No Donovan Mitchell, no problem: Cleveland overpowered the floundering Utah Jazz, 129-113, on Tuesday.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/c… – 9:41 AM
No Donovan Mitchell, no problem: Cleveland overpowered the floundering Utah Jazz, 129-113, on Tuesday.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/c… – 9:41 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
From Kings:
De’Aaron Fox has now recorded a steal in 21 consecutive games, tying Donovan Mitchell (21, 10/25-12/16/23) for the third-longest steal streak in the NBA this season. – 12:00 AM
From Kings:
De’Aaron Fox has now recorded a steal in 21 consecutive games, tying Donovan Mitchell (21, 10/25-12/16/23) for the third-longest steal streak in the NBA this season. – 12:00 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
On Sunday, #Cavs Donovan Mitchell said they needed to figure it out. For one night, they did, outclassing the Jazz with a complete performance
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/c… – 11:33 PM
On Sunday, #Cavs Donovan Mitchell said they needed to figure it out. For one night, they did, outclassing the Jazz with a complete performance
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/04/c… – 11:33 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
I don’t care who it is against, the #Cavs having a 40-point in a game without Donovan Mitchell is a very good sign. – 9:37 PM
I don’t care who it is against, the #Cavs having a 40-point in a game without Donovan Mitchell is a very good sign. – 9:37 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs, without Donovan Mitchell, just put 40 first-quarter points on the Jazz. What offensive woes? – 9:36 PM
#Cavs, without Donovan Mitchell, just put 40 first-quarter points on the Jazz. What offensive woes? – 9:36 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Donovan Mitchell and Georges Niang back inside the Delta Center before the @cavs face the @utahjazz.
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/cW0XyVHKs6 – 8:09 PM
Donovan Mitchell and Georges Niang back inside the Delta Center before the @cavs face the @utahjazz.
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/cW0XyVHKs6 – 8:09 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff says Caris LeVert will start in place of Donovan Mitchell tonight. He typically doesn’t reveal these things pregame but said he was in a “giving mood.” – 7:36 PM
#Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff says Caris LeVert will start in place of Donovan Mitchell tonight. He typically doesn’t reveal these things pregame but said he was in a “giving mood.” – 7:36 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
JB Bickerstaff says Caris LeVert will start in place of Donovan Mitchell tonight. – 7:33 PM
JB Bickerstaff says Caris LeVert will start in place of Donovan Mitchell tonight. – 7:33 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Given that, you can see why the Cavs chose to rest Donovan Mitchell today… they feel comfortable about getting the win without him, and saving him for the PHX game tomorrow. – 5:28 PM
Given that, you can see why the Cavs chose to rest Donovan Mitchell today… they feel comfortable about getting the win without him, and saving him for the PHX game tomorrow. – 5:28 PM
More on this storyline
However, Mitchell is all but certain to decline his $37.1 million player option for the 2025-26 season to explore unrestricted free agency next July. Mitchell could accept a maximum extension before then—one which multiple sources have indicated the Cavaliers would happily pay. But if he doesn’t, what then? -via Bleacher Report / April 5, 2024
However, Mitchell is all but certain to decline his $37.1 million player option for the 2025-26 season to explore unrestricted free agency next July. Mitchell could accept a maximum extension before then—one which multiple sources have indicated the Cavaliers would happily pay. But if he doesn’t, what then?
The buzz in NBA circles suggests that barring a run to the NBA Finals, Mitchell will decline an extension and look elsewhere, and the Cavaliers are more likely than not to move him well before he can leave outright as a free agent. -via Bleacher Report / April 5, 2024
Gerald Bourguet: Final: PHX 122, CLE 101 Booker: 40 Pts, 8 Ast, 13-25 FG, 5-9 3P Durant: 32 Pts, 7 Ast, 6 Reb, 13-23 FG, 3-7 3P O’Neale: 17 Pts, 6 Reb, 5-7 3P Bol: 15 Pts, 6 Reb, 5-8 FG Mitchell: 24 Pts, 8-17 FG Suns win + Pelicans loss moves PHX into 6th in the West -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / April 4, 2024