The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Donovan Mitchell in a trade, sources tell ESPN.

[Guess Who]

I think this is a lateral move for the Cavs, at best. I’m actually tempted to call this a bad trade. Donovan Mitchell is not a first option scorer—his shot selection is too poor. And yeah, people will say that Garland’s playmaking ability and high level fourth quarter play can offset that but I’m not sure that’s going to be enough to compensate for the scoring droughts I can see happening.

In addition, what made Cleveland so good last year was their tremendous front court size that obviously made their D elite, but also allowed them to pressure the offensive boards as Garland create havoc with the pnr. With less size out there, I see the Cavs getting weaker on D and losing an element of causing havoc in the paint (though I think that issue pales in comparison to the negative impact of having two small guards who can’t play defence well, in part because of their size).

I dunno brehs. I know Donovan Mitchell is a big name but he’s one dimensional and not really efficient at the one thing he’s really good at (scoring). Losing size at the SF position (size that can shoot no less) and getting smaller on the perimeter, worse defensively on the perimeter, and losing the spacing that Lauri provided is going to hurt them. It’s gonna be sad in a few years when they learn they went all in with picks only to end up in the 3-5 seed every year and never getting past the second round.

Well I didn’t get all the reasoning right but I was right overall, especially that last sentence.

Garland needs a big wing who can score next to him. Easier said than done obviously.

 

[Left.A1]

Well I didn’t get all the reasoning right but I was right overall, especially that last sentence.

Garland needs a big wing who can score next to him. Easier said than done obviously.

If they're smart and he really doesn't want 4o resign they'll trade him again and at least get some of that "all in" draft capital back.

 

[Trojan 24]

Bron, D-Lo and the rights to Bronny for Donovan and Mobley. Who says no?

 

[Sohh_lifted]

Can't wait to see who the dumb team is that trades for him and gives him $300 million

Heat probably would, and send herro and other shyt in a package.

 

[duckbutta]

Cleveland needs to cash him out so they are forced to trade Garland to the Spurs for Keldon Johnson and a 1st

 

[Guess Who]

If they're smart and he really doesn't want 4o resign they'll trade him again and at least get some of that "all in" draft capital back.

They better. To be honest though, Cleveland just doesn’t have good enough top talent. Of course acquiring that is easier said than done.

 

[who_better_than_me]

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[Jazzy B.]

Mitchell is a third option.

He aint no damn superstar.

 

[Lootpack]

You’re still a dumbass, congrats.

 

[Street Knowledge]

Haven’t made it out of round 2 in 3 years

 

[JA_Carter]

Haven’t made it out of round 2 in 3 years

I’m not going to fault him, he always steps up in the playoffs (unlike Embiid). Garland and Allen especially did not play to their level

 

[Jazzy B.]

You’re still a dumbass, congrats.

Another FLAMEOUT

 

[Yayo Toure]

I’m not going to fault him, he always steps up in the playoffs (unlike Embiid). Garland and Allen especially did not play to their level

He looks for his shot first and isn't a good enough offensive player to carry the team himself.

 

[Gritsngravy]

Eh Cleveland could’ve done worst, at least they attempting to be competitive

The nba in general is wide open, so they window still open

 

[djthegreat88]

Theres a difference between an all star and a superstar. Mitchell is an all star but he’s not that guy to lead your squad past the 2nd rd. Plays way too selfish. Getting 35 a game in the playoffs taking 25 shots isn’t winning you anything.

Cavs only hope is Mobley reaching superstar status. Mobley has the talent but doesn’t seem to have an alpha personality.

Maybe time to trade Garland for a better fit next to Mitchell. Midget backcourt aint working in playoffs