The Brooklyn Nets trade for Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers has picked up pace and might go through in the coming days. When star players make a move, we expect them to stay with that team for a long time. That has not been the case with Donovan Mitchell who joined the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is already looking for a way out and rumors suggest that he is set to part ways with his current team this season.
The 27 year guard Mitchell has played 22 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season and averaged 27.7 points per game. He has also managed to have 5.5 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game while shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc. Experts and the player himself believes that he belongs to a contending team. The Brooklyn Nets who are not actually contending this season have shown interest in the player. Should the Cavaliers send him away for a good package? Here is all the information you need about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell trade to the Brooklyn Nets.
What would the Brooklyn Nets offer for Donovan Mitchell?
The Brooklyn Nets are expected to offer Cameron Johnson, Royce O’Neale and a first round pick each from the years 2025, 2027 and 2029 in exchange for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ #45. Is this an effort from the Nets to go further in the tournament after playing the play-in tournament just like Miami Heat did last season?
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Why would the Cleveland Cavaliers Trade Donovan Mitchell?
The Cleveland Cavaliers do not want to part ways with the star guard but their last season’s performance has disappointed the player. Mitchell wants to play for a bigger market and that is why he is looking for a way out this season.
Donovan Mitchell's price tag is sky high. ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports that the Cavs will likely seek a similar trade package they gave up to get Spida in any potential deal.
The Cavs traded the following to get Donovan Mitchell:
Collin Sexton
Lauri Markkanen
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Why would the Brooklyn Nets like to sign Donovan Mitchell?
Ben Simmons has suffered an injury and Nicolas Claxton might get traded in the upcoming days. The Brooklyn Nets need somebody to take charge of the situation and Mitchell fits the bill.
How far will the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers go this season? We’ll keep you updated.
