Jan 16, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Donovan Mitchell was acquired by Cleveland Cavaliers via trade, and it shocked almost every NBA fan in the world.
In a surprising turn of events, Donovan Mitchell was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Utah Jazz. Mitchell’s name was among the trade rumors throughout the offseason, and he was continuously linked with the Miami Heat, and the New York Knicks.
However, his next home will be in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell will join an already stacked young and talented roster, and this move makes the Cavs a legit contender for the NBA Championship.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN: The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Donovan Mitchell in a trade, sources tell ESPN. Full trade: Utah is trading Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland for Lauri Markkanen, Ochair Agbaji, Collin Sexton, three unprotected first-round picks and two pick swaps, sources tell ESPN.
He added: Cleveland is sending its three unprotected picks to Utah in 2025, 2027, and 2029 and picks swaps in 2026 and 2028, sources tell ESPN. Along with the Rudy Gobert trade with Minnesota, Utah has gathered 13 unprotected or lightly protected picks through 2029.
This move brings back many assets for the Utah Jazz who are in a complete rebuild. Following the departure of Rudy Gobert, Mitchell was certain to be traded, and the uncertainty is finally over as Spida will be playing in the Eastern Conference now.
NBA Fans worldwide were absolutely shocked after seeing Mitchell getting traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers without any fuss about the move. This startled them, and everyone gave their honest reactions via their tweets as they were still in disbelief.
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