Some stars require a big stage. That�s true in the NBA as well. We�ve seen star players throughout history who simply prefer to play in a big market. They�re entitled to that preference.� Sometimes, it can leave smaller market...
Some stars require a big stage. That�s true in the NBA as well. We�ve seen star players throughout history who simply prefer to play in a big market. They�re entitled to that preference.�
Sometimes, it can leave smaller market teams in a bind. They want stars too. After all, they�re the most productive players. That�s exactly why the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Donovan Mitchell.
They wanted a star, and Mitchell is one of the best scorers in the league.�Yet, it�s rumored that he�d prefer to play in a bigger market.
Teams around the league have an eye on this situation. If Mitchell isn�t happy in Cleveland, a big market team could make a move for him.
Could that big market team be the Brooklyn Nets?�
NBA Trade Proposal: Brooklyn Nets Land Cleveland Cavaliers� Donovan Mitchell
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Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: F Cameron Johnson, F Royce O�Neale, 2025 First-Round Pick (PHX via BKN), 2027 First-Round Pick (PHI via BKN), 2029 First-Round Pick (DAL via BKN)�
Brooklyn Nets Receive: G Donovan Mitchell�
On the other hand, the bright lights of that big stage can be blinding. Everyone isn�t built for it. We�ve seen NBA players buckle under the pressure of representing a big market team.�
Is that what happened to the Nets� recent super team? We wouldn�t go that far. Still, the trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving were certainly scrutinized. That could have contributed to their premature downfall.�
The loss of Durant and Irving was unfortunate but salvageable � the Nets signed them as free agents, and they got value back for them.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets Updates
On the other hand, they traded seven first-round picks and swaps to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Harden. Now, the Nets don�t have an easy path to rebuilding.
Does that mean they should acquire Mitchell?�
Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal�
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That�s one reason to acquire Mitchell. Here�s another � he�s one of the best guards in the NBA. Mitchell can create his own shot at will. He�s also a capable playmaker.
It just so happens that the Nets could use a player exactly like that.�Sure, Cam Thomas has emerged this year. He�s great in his own right. Still, Mitchell would give the Nets a more reliable source of offense.
Mitchell could vault the Nets into real title contention with an elite defensive roster around him.�Meanwhile, Johnson and O�Neale are arguably expendable to this team.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets Updates
They�ll still have Mikal Bridges and Dorian Finney-Smith, and they can find another (lesser) 3-and-D wing either in the buyout market or next summer.
Should the Cavaliers help them improve their roster balance?�
Why The Cleveland Cavaliers Do The Deal�
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If the Mitchell rumors aren�t true, the Cavaliers shouldn�t do this deal. If Mitchell is happy in Cleveland, they ought to keep him there. For the sake of discussion, let�s assume that he is pining to play in a bigger market.�
Johnson is exactly the type of wing that they need. Sure, they�d prefer to put him alongside Mitchell. Still, even if that isn�t an option, Johnson is a useful player.
He�d be joining a Cavaliers team that features Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and Jarrett Allen. That core ought to keep the Cavaliers in the playoff hunt.�Meanwhile, they�ll have three unprotected firsts to add to that core with.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets Updates
The Cavaliers gave up a lot of draft capital to land Mitchell, but they�d be making most of it up here. They just have to send Mitchell to a bigger market in the process.�
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