Donovan Mitchell was recently acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and there are already trade speculations that suggest that he is requesting a trade.
Donovan is showing interest in teams that are a better, larger market for him. Could the Raptors acquire him and satisfy the Cavaliers’ ask?
The Donovan Mitchell Trade Proposal
- The Cleveland Cavaliers will receive the forward OG Anunoby, the forward center Chris Boucher, the forward Otto Porter Jr., the 2026 First-Round Pick (Toronto Raptors), and the 2028 First-Round Draft Pick (Toronto Raptors).
- The Toronto Raptors will receive the guard Donovan Mitchell in exchange.
The Raptors are stuck in a situation where they can’t contend for the upcoming championship with the current roster. The rumors suggest that they are rebuilding their roster around Scottie Barnes. However, they need to acquire more valuable players. Could they acquire Mitchell from the Cavaliers as a result?
Could the Raptors Acquire Donovan Mitchell from the Cavaliers?
The Toronto Raptors have been lacking a skilled guard on their roster, and Donovan is exactly the player they need to improve their roster. Mitchell is an expert in creating his own unique shots and has been a consistent performer as well. On this basis, the Raptors could easily acquire him from the Cavaliers.
The Raptors are trying to combine the trio of Pascal Siakam, Donovan Mitchell, and Jakob Poeltl to get the best out of their roster. However, we are not sure how far they can compete with this roster. But if these players build relationships and click well, then the Raptors can surely contend for the title.
Could the Cavaliers Trade Mitchell to the Raptors?
The Cavaliers have Darius Garland, who has a unique playmaking style, and they wouldn’t retain Mitchell if they were gaining a lot of valuable assets by trading him.
Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray had one of the most iconic duels 3 years ago today
Donovan Mitchell
51 pts- 7 ast- 4 reb- 15/27 FG- W
Jamal Murray
50 pts- 11 reb- 7 ast- 18/31 FG- L
Best single game playoff duel ever pic.twitter.com/ZF1Qg1bJLH
— Jazz Lead (@JazzLead) August 23, 2023
In exchange for Donovan, the Cavaliers are getting the best 3-and-D wing player in the league. Moreover, OG Anunoby is a great offensive guard. However, the Cavaliers are not making this deal alone for the elite guard. But they are also getting—Boucher and Porter in this trade, who will add great depth to their roster.
