Donovan Mitchell could leave the Cavaliers if team doesn’t reach the finals

What DonovanMitchell and their dissatisfaction with the Cleveland Cavaliers They are always the subject of rumors, everyone knows. The player is constantly asked to leave the team Ohio. And now, according to the journalist Eric Pincusfrom “Bleacher Report”, the star is expected to request a trade immediately if the franchise does not do well in the playoffs. NBA. Currently, the team is in third place in the Eastern Conferencebut it is going through an unstable moment.

“What I’m hearing around the league is not good for the Cavs. The buzz is that only a trip to the NBA Finals can convince the star to sign a new contract in Ohio. If that doesn’t happen, it’s likely that Mitchell will look for other options and test another market to go to another team.”, commented the reporter. But, the team is paying attention, according to Pincus.

If Mitchell signals that he will not stay with the team, the Cavs could look for trades in the market to try to recover some assets that were sent in the agreement that brought him in 2022. “It’s true that they don’t want to get into a situation where the star is a free agent and leaves for free on the market. So, these things could heat up even before senior year. Cleveland still has an interesting young core and could land other assets.”he stated.

“It is not a separation that has already been announced. Both are focused on making it work. With many injuries, they are fighting for control of the East and the idea is to have a long campaign in the playoffs. However, if the team’s season ends before June, it could have major consequences for the entire league. This is what happens with stars, who today are traded much more often than, for example, signed in free agency. They hope to convince Mitchell to stay in any case.”added the journalist.