The Los Angeles Lakers trade for Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers might go through in the coming days. The LA Lakers were linked with tons of players in the previous transfer window, and it has stayed the same for the upcoming window as well.
The men in purple and gold are potential destinations for most of the star players. The Cleveland Cavaliers were speculated to part ways with their star guard. Will the LA Lakers make a move for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell?
The 27-year-old guard Mitchell has played 44 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. He has charted 28.4 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.4 rebounds while shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc.
Although many teams are going to make a bid for the player if he is put on the market, the LA Lakers are one of the top contenders for signing the All-Star. Will the Lakers manage to crack a deal? Here is all the information you need about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell trade to the Los Angeles Lakers.
What would the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Donovan Mitchell?
The LA Lakers are expected to offer Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, and a first-round pick each from the years 2028, 2029, and 2030 in exchange for the Cleveland Cavaliers #45.
Donovan Mitchell knows he should be top 3 in the MVP list. There is no lie told. pic.twitter.com/uw45vgPfuf
— ¹⁰ (@HoodiGarland) February 18, 2024
Why would the Cleveland Cavaliers trade-off Donovan Mitchell?
The Cleveland Cavaliers do not want to part ways with their star player. They have made it clear that they wouldn’t trade the player until and unless the player requests a move. If the Cavaliers make an early exit, we can expect Mitchell to leave the franchise for good.
Cavs Net Rating with Donovan Mitchell on/off the court:
On: +11.1
Off: -3.928.4 PPG
60.2 TS%
5.4 RPG
6.3 APG
1.9 SPG
30-14 Record (despite many injuries to teammates)Improved defender, terrifying pull-up shooter, 72.4 EFG% in transition (99th percentile). Monster season. pic.twitter.com/H3aL6yoPiB
— NBA University (@NBA_University) February 19, 2024
Why would the Los Angeles Lakers like to sign Donovan Mitchell?
The LA Lakers want to put up a quality supporting cast around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. This deal gives them a star guard who has the caliber to take the league by storm. If the LA Lakers manage to assemble the trio, it would be scary for the rest of the teams.
How far will the Cleveland Cavaliers go this season? We’ll keep you updated.
