Cavaliers Could Begin Roster Rebuild With Donovan Mitchell Draft Trade
Summary
The Cleveland Cavaliers are facing a tough start in the Eastern Conference Finals with two losses to the New York Knicks. They may be planning to trade their star player, Donovan Mitchell, to rebuild their team with younger players and draft picks, depending on his contract decisions.Key Facts
- The Cavaliers lost the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks.
- Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers in scoring with 26 points in Game 2.
- Mitchell could sign a four-year contract extension worth up to $272 million this offseason.
- Waiting until 2027 could allow Mitchell to get a larger five-year supermax contract near $350 million.
- The Cavaliers might trade Mitchell to avoid losing him for nothing if he does not sign an extension.
- A possible trade would send Mitchell to the Atlanta Hawks for draft picks and young players like Zaccharie Risacher and Onyeka Okongwu.
- With the acquired draft pick, Cleveland may select Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. to help rebuild the team.
- The trade is not confirmed and depends on Mitchell’s contract decision and the Cavaliers’ plans.
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