One NBA writer is proposing that the New York Knicks trade for Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Donovan Mitchell in a bold blockbuster deal. Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Knicks and Cavaliers:
New York Knicks Receive: Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Evan Fournier, 2024 Knicks First-Round Pick, 2025 First-Round Pick
“Since the Knicks are trying to push for a Finals appearance, acquiring Donovan Mitchell would be a significant coup,” Bitar wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “Mitchell is a dynamic, All-Star-caliber guard known for his scoring ability, versatility, and clutch performances. His presence would provide an immediate boost to the Knicks’ backcourt, addressing their scoring deficiencies and making them a more competitive team in the Eastern Conference.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Donovan Mitchell, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers Updates
Mitchell thought he was going to get traded to the Knicks last offseason. However, the All-Star got dealt to the Cavaliers instead. New York and Cleveland met in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs and the Knicks beat Mitchell and the Cavaliers in five games.
Mitchell was born and raised in New York. Two of his friends, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, play for the Knicks. If the Cavaliers don’t advance past the first round of the playoffs next season, don’t be surprised if the Mitchell-to-Knicks trade rumors heat up once again.
Mitchell is one of the best players in the NBA. He averaged 28.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.4 assists last season in 68 games. He has career NBA averages of 24.6 points, 4.2 boards and 4.5 assists with the Utah Jazz and Cavaliers. Mitchell scored 71 points versus the Chicago Bulls last season on January 2.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Donovan Mitchell, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers Updates
In November 2020, Mitchell signed a five-year, $163 million rookie-scale extension with the Jazz. He’ll make $32.6 million in 2023-24 and $34.8 million in 2024-25. The 27-year-old has a player option worth $37 million for the 2025-26 season.
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