The Cleveland Cavaliers have been doing incredibly well lately and are one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.
Additionally, Donovan Mitchell has publicly said that he likes playing for the Cavaliers.
Despite that, there have been many rumors about him possibly leaving the team in the offseason.
And if that happens, Cavaliers fans should blame LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to NBA analyst Nuno Teixeira.
Speaking on UNSPORTSMANLIKE Radio, Teixeria said, “Save your anger towards LeBron if they [the Lakers] end up getting Donovan Mitchell.”
"SAVE YOUR ANGER TOWARDS LEBRON IF THEY [LAKERS] END UP GETTING DONOVAN MITCHELL"
A direct message from @NunoTeixei for @HammerNation19 at @ESPNCleveland 😯 pic.twitter.com/nTOymu8qXO
— UNSPORTSMANLIKE Radio (@UnSportsESPN) February 15, 2024
The Lakers remained still during the recent NBA trade deadline, electing to ride out the rest of the season with the team they have now.
However, reports emerged saying the team might try to land Mitchell in the summer.
If Mitchell does indeed depart from the Cavaliers for the Lakers, James might be a huge reason why.
Many NBA stars have said just how much they want to play with James and Mitchell might be enticed by the chance to suit up alongside him.
If Mitchell makes it clear that he is looking for a new team, the Lakers won’t be the only ones trying to sign him.
For years now, the New York Knicks have been attached to multiple rumors about acquiring Mitchell.
They would surely jump at the chance to sign the star player, and other teams would also give it a shot.
But the Lakers might have the best offer for Mitchell in terms of the salary and the chance to play with a legendary four-time champion.
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