The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the middle of a Playoff series, and now rumors regarding the future of their franchise player are taking up space in the media. The Lakers are reportedly interested in Donovan Mitchell, whose contract situation is an increasingly hot issue in Ohio.
In addition to battling against the Boston Celtics, the Cavs must battle against rumors. When we are a small market in the NBA, it is often the game. But if we look at the file more closely, we understand that the front office will have to be active this summer. Donovan Mitchell, recovered from the Jazz in a huge trade in September 2022, is eligible for a contract extension. The guard has a guaranteed salary of $35 million next season, and can join the free agent market as early as 2025 if he refuses his Player Option.
Obviously, the objective of the franchise is to preserve it, and its level is worth a lot of money. Dan Gilbert (the owner of the Cavs) showed his optimism on this subject a few weeks ago. But in the event of disagreement – for the moment simple speculation – the franchise will have no other choice than to explore a trade so as not to let him leave with nothing. The Cavs had given up a lot to get him back, including a hell of a lot of picks, and they can’t afford to end up naked. It is only in this eventuality that the Lakers come into play.
Report: Lakers expected to be ‘front of the line’ to acquire Donovan Mitchell this summer
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Jason Lloydjournalist for The Athletic, indicates that the Angelinos would be among the first to come knocking on the Cavs’ door if the opportunity presented itself. Even more, he writes: “It’s possible, given the current condition of Mitchell’s calf, that he has already played his last game in a Cavs jersey.”
If again, it is difficult to make such comments in the middle of the Playoff series – Mitchell is currently injured – Lloyd does not go out of his way to question the future of Donovan Mitchell in Ohio. The Lakers have a few picks, contracts to hand over, and an ambition to recover an All-Star for the end of LeBron’s career. Still to be continued.
Info, misinformation, a bit of everything, not sure that the Cleveland front office is delighted. But the fact is that in the event of elimination against Boston, the Donovan Mitchell file will be the hot topic of the Cavaliers’ summer. You have to adjust it at a gallop.
Source texte : The Athletic
2024-05-15 09:43:00
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