Donovan Mitchell

SOURCE SPORTS: New Cavs Star Donovan Mitchell Was in Attendance at LeBron James ‘The Decision’ Special

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Donovan Mitchell Inks $195M Extension with Utah Jazz

Donovan Mitchell is the newest star of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the hometown franchise and former (and possible future?) place of employment of league superstar LeBron James.

Before he suits up in the wine and gold, the Akron Beacon Journal pointed out an interesting fact about the new Mitchell-Cavs pairing: Mitchell was on hand at King James’ The Decision ESPN special.

Way back when LeBron James first entered free agency, Mitchell was a 13-year-old excited to see where his favorite player would decide to play. Mitchell was hoping he would head to Miami to get his first ring, and Mitchell got his wish.

“I forced my mom to let me go,” Mitchell told Yahoo Sports in 2018. “I wanted him to go to Miami. I wanted him to get his first ring.”

Mitchell recalls fans wanting LeBron to go to the Knicks. An idea they now have in common because the Knicks didn’t land Mitchell either. Instead, they locked into RJ Barrett.

You can see a younger Mitchell recall the moment below.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Donovan Mitchell Headed to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a Trade

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Donovan Mitchell to Sign Max Contract with Utah Jazz in Free Agency

Donovan Mitchell is on the move. The star guard gets his wish and is out of Utah, but to the surprise of many in NBA circles, he isn’t going to the New York Knicks.

ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski reports Mitchell will join All-Star Darius Garland in the backyard of the Cleveland Cavaliers. In return, the Jazz will get forward Lauri Markkanen, rookie wing Ochai Agbaji, guard Collin Sexton, three unprotected first-round picks (2025, 2027, and 2029), and two pick swaps (2026 and 2028).

In the move, Sexton has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal to be executed through the sign-and-trade.

Mitchell now joins a Cavs roster with Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, and more.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Utah Jazz and New York Knicks Restart Donovan Mitchell Trade Talks

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Donovan Mitchell Inks $195M Extension with Utah Jazz

For the last few weeks, it’s been quiet on the Donovan Mitchell trade front. Around the start, the New York Knicks seemed to be a likely destination for Mitchell, pairing him with recent free agent signee Jalen Brunson.

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Jazz and Knicks are back discussing a deal, but there currently is no traction on a deal getting done. Additional teams aiming for Mitchell include the Charlotte Hornets and the Washington Wizards.

Mitchell is said to be comfortable with staying with the Jazz or being traded. Many around the league expect the Jazz to press a restart button after trading off star center Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves in July.

In June, after former head coach Quin Snyder stepped down after eight seasons, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Mitchell is feeling “unsettled, unnerved and wondering what it means for the franchise’s future.” According to ESPN, Mitchell committed to the Jazz in part of Snyder and is “surprised and disappointed” that Snyder has left.

Donovan Mitchell has four years and $135 million left on his contract, including a player option for the final year.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Donovan Mitchell “Unsettled” with Organization After Jazz Coach Steps Down

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Donovan Mitchell Inks $195M Extension with Utah Jazz

Cue all the Donovan Mitchell trade rumors for the summer. The Utah Jazz former head coach Quin Snyder stepped down after eight seasons, prompting a new feeling from the Jazz guard. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Mithcell is feeling “unsettled, unnerved and wondering what it means for the franchise’s future.”

According to ESPN, Mitchell committed to the Jazz in part of Snyder and is “surprised and disappointed” that Snyder has left.

Some analysts already poked at potential trouble with the Utah Jazz, and Mitchell specifically, after an early exit from the NBA Playoffs. That moment also highlighted the possible rift between Mitchell and Star big man Rudy Gobert.

Donovan Mitchell has four years and $135 million left on his contract, including a player option for the final year.

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