Donovan Mitchell was frustrated with some teammates lack of focus and maturity?
Throughout the season, Mitchell has repeatedly mentioned how happy he is in Cleveland and how much he likes this situation. He’s played his best basketball here. But sources say at times he grew frustrated with some teammates’ lack of maturity, focus, playoff-level readiness and a willingness to listen.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
I’ve always felt the noise of Donovan Mitchell immediately wanting out was overblown. Maybe he extends this summer or maybe he doesn’t. We’ll find out.
But in my time around him he has genuinely seemed to like things in Cleveland. He’s not been a disgruntled star for two years. – 8:50 PM
I’ve always felt the noise of Donovan Mitchell immediately wanting out was overblown. Maybe he extends this summer or maybe he doesn’t. We’ll find out.
But in my time around him he has genuinely seemed to like things in Cleveland. He’s not been a disgruntled star for two years. – 8:50 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Donovan Mitchell claps back at rumor suggesting he was frustrated with Cavaliers teammates cbssports.com/nba/news/donov… – 6:09 PM
Donovan Mitchell claps back at rumor suggesting he was frustrated with Cavaliers teammates cbssports.com/nba/news/donov… – 6:09 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Celtics vs. Cavs was not a contentious series fueled by rivalry. Donovan Mitchell poked his head into the Celtics locker room post game & flipped the bird at his friend Jaylen Brown with a big smile.
But the Celtics needed a vintage, intense Al Horford night to get over the top. – 5:31 PM
Celtics vs. Cavs was not a contentious series fueled by rivalry. Donovan Mitchell poked his head into the Celtics locker room post game & flipped the bird at his friend Jaylen Brown with a big smile.
But the Celtics needed a vintage, intense Al Horford night to get over the top. – 5:31 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Donovan Mitchell rumors swirling like crazy already! Odds surfaced today with the Lakers the favorite to land Mitchell in a trade this summer followed by the Nets, Heat and Knicks via @BetOnline_ag pic.twitter.com/om6fXIZUDn – 5:28 PM
Donovan Mitchell rumors swirling like crazy already! Odds surfaced today with the Lakers the favorite to land Mitchell in a trade this summer followed by the Nets, Heat and Knicks via @BetOnline_ag pic.twitter.com/om6fXIZUDn – 5:28 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! The Lakers reportedly have an offer ready for Donovan Mitchell, should he refuse a Cavs extension. Right target? Plus, coaching search details! @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/-bs6MesOg3A?t=3 – 4:36 PM
For the sickos who like to watch, Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! The Lakers reportedly have an offer ready for Donovan Mitchell, should he refuse a Cavs extension. Right target? Plus, coaching search details! @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/-bs6MesOg3A?t=3 – 4:36 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“[Donovan Mitchell could be] a cog in the machine that can go potentially compete for a championship.” 🏆
@LegsESPN says Mitchell may have to leave Cleveland to compete for a title 👀 pic.twitter.com/OzgjyUOvfR – 3:40 PM
“[Donovan Mitchell could be] a cog in the machine that can go potentially compete for a championship.” 🏆
@LegsESPN says Mitchell may have to leave Cleveland to compete for a title 👀 pic.twitter.com/OzgjyUOvfR – 3:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
“This is a place I want to be.”
That was JB Bickerstaff’s message about his future after the Cavs saw their season end with a loss last night in Boston.
It is also what the Cavaliers hope to hear from Donovan Mitchell about his own future in Cleveland.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:22 PM
“This is a place I want to be.”
That was JB Bickerstaff’s message about his future after the Cavs saw their season end with a loss last night in Boston.
It is also what the Cavaliers hope to hear from Donovan Mitchell about his own future in Cleveland.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:22 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers reportedly have a trade ready for Donovan Mitchell if he won’t extend with Cleveland. Is he worth a Godfather offer? Plus, more coaching search details! @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rep… – 12:17 PM
Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! The Lakers reportedly have a trade ready for Donovan Mitchell if he won’t extend with Cleveland. Is he worth a Godfather offer? Plus, more coaching search details! @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rep… – 12:17 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Multiple teams are monitoring the potential availability of Darius Garland, per @ShamsCharania on @RunItBackFDTV.
Garland’s representation feels he hasn’t been utilized enough since Donovan Mitchell arrived.
If Mitchell stays with the Cavaliers, Garland might request a trade. pic.twitter.com/jIXwmyxFSN – 10:35 AM
Multiple teams are monitoring the potential availability of Darius Garland, per @ShamsCharania on @RunItBackFDTV.
Garland’s representation feels he hasn’t been utilized enough since Donovan Mitchell arrived.
If Mitchell stays with the Cavaliers, Garland might request a trade. pic.twitter.com/jIXwmyxFSN – 10:35 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Donovan Mitchell trade rumors: ‘Growing sentiment’ suggests Cavaliers can re-sign star guard, per report cbssports.com/nba/news/donov… – 10:34 AM
Donovan Mitchell trade rumors: ‘Growing sentiment’ suggests Cavaliers can re-sign star guard, per report cbssports.com/nba/news/donov… – 10:34 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
From @ChrisFedor on Donovan Mitchell:
“Throughout the season, Mitchell has repeatedly mentioned how happy he is in Cleveland and how much he likes this situation… But sources say at times he grew frustrated with some teammates’ lack of maturity, focus, playoff-level readiness – 10:33 AM
From @ChrisFedor on Donovan Mitchell:
“Throughout the season, Mitchell has repeatedly mentioned how happy he is in Cleveland and how much he likes this situation… But sources say at times he grew frustrated with some teammates’ lack of maturity, focus, playoff-level readiness – 10:33 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell frustrated with attitude of some teammates? @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/cleveland-c… – 9:18 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell frustrated with attitude of some teammates? @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/cleveland-c… – 9:18 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Will #Cavs Donovan Mitchell stay? Will J.B. Bickerstaff go? The franchise is headed into quite possibly the most-consequential non-LeBron summer ever after last night’s loss in Game 5.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/05/c… – 8:34 AM
Will #Cavs Donovan Mitchell stay? Will J.B. Bickerstaff go? The franchise is headed into quite possibly the most-consequential non-LeBron summer ever after last night’s loss in Game 5.
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/05/c… – 8:34 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs showed tangible progress this season. The many factors tied to *this* playoff exit led to thoughts of what could have been. There’s optimism.
Will it be enough to save J.B. Bickerstaff & keep Donovan Mitchell? A critical summer lies ahead
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/05/c… – 4:15 AM
#Cavs showed tangible progress this season. The many factors tied to *this* playoff exit led to thoughts of what could have been. There’s optimism.
Will it be enough to save J.B. Bickerstaff & keep Donovan Mitchell? A critical summer lies ahead
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/05/c… – 4:15 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: “This is a place I want to be.”
That was JB Bickerstaff’s message about his future after the Cavs saw their season end with a loss to Boston.
It is also what they hope to hear from Donovan Mitchell about his own future in Cleveland.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:10 AM
New ESPN story: “This is a place I want to be.”
That was JB Bickerstaff’s message about his future after the Cavs saw their season end with a loss to Boston.
It is also what they hope to hear from Donovan Mitchell about his own future in Cleveland.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:10 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
One moment in December in the Cavs’ coaches office foreshadowed the end of this season. Injuries, either Darius Garland or Donovan Mitchell not in a Cavs uniform, and a coach in trouble. Reporting with @ShamsCharania and @ByJasonLloyd nytimes.com/athletic/54972… – 10:36 PM
One moment in December in the Cavs’ coaches office foreshadowed the end of this season. Injuries, either Darius Garland or Donovan Mitchell not in a Cavs uniform, and a coach in trouble. Reporting with @ShamsCharania and @ByJasonLloyd nytimes.com/athletic/54972… – 10:36 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
If the Cavaliers decide to keep Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland’s agent, Rich Paul, would meet with the front office to potentially find him a new team, per @ShamsCharania (nytimes.com/athletic/54972…).
Cleveland will now have to decide between Donovan Mitchell or Garland. pic.twitter.com/KlDvPx9prV – 10:33 PM
If the Cavaliers decide to keep Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland’s agent, Rich Paul, would meet with the front office to potentially find him a new team, per @ShamsCharania (nytimes.com/athletic/54972…).
Cleveland will now have to decide between Donovan Mitchell or Garland. pic.twitter.com/KlDvPx9prV – 10:33 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Inside look at Cavs offseason: JB Bickerstaff’s tenuous status, future of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland after Cleveland’s first East semis berth without LeBron James since 1993, and what’s next.
At @TheAthletic with @ByJasonLloyd and @joevardon: nytimes.com/athletic/54972… – 10:27 PM
Inside look at Cavs offseason: JB Bickerstaff’s tenuous status, future of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland after Cleveland’s first East semis berth without LeBron James since 1993, and what’s next.
At @TheAthletic with @ByJasonLloyd and @joevardon: nytimes.com/athletic/54972… – 10:27 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Donovan Mitchell’s Cavaliers tenure could end soon, but Cleveland must embrace the lesson of his acquisition
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/donov… – 10:02 PM
Donovan Mitchell’s Cavaliers tenure could end soon, but Cleveland must embrace the lesson of his acquisition
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/donov… – 10:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Donovan Mitchell this season:
26.6 PPG
5.1 RPG
6.1 APG
1.8 SPG
What jersey will he be wearing to start next season? statmuse.com/nba/player/don… – 9:28 PM
Donovan Mitchell this season:
26.6 PPG
5.1 RPG
6.1 APG
1.8 SPG
What jersey will he be wearing to start next season? statmuse.com/nba/player/don… – 9:28 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The potential trade market for Donovan Mitchell this offseason, if he decides to want to leave the Cavaliers, per @WindhorstESPN on @GetUpESPN:
Heat
Lakers
Nets
Rockets
Cleveland is prepared to offer Mitchell their highest paid contract in franchise history, but will he accept? pic.twitter.com/nrE832HXI2 – 9:16 PM
The potential trade market for Donovan Mitchell this offseason, if he decides to want to leave the Cavaliers, per @WindhorstESPN on @GetUpESPN:
Heat
Lakers
Nets
Rockets
Cleveland is prepared to offer Mitchell their highest paid contract in franchise history, but will he accept? pic.twitter.com/nrE832HXI2 – 9:16 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
YouTube Q&A: Lakers coaching search, Donovan Mitchell buzz, Bronny James’ draft stock, DeMar DeRozan and more
Watch here: youtube.com/live/eV0iK-0sU… pic.twitter.com/YnlCr3G9pW – 8:53 PM
YouTube Q&A: Lakers coaching search, Donovan Mitchell buzz, Bronny James’ draft stock, DeMar DeRozan and more
Watch here: youtube.com/live/eV0iK-0sU… pic.twitter.com/YnlCr3G9pW – 8:53 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Lakers have interest in the longest tenured assistant coach on the Heat’s coaching staff miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Heat cap and Donovan Mitchell updates – 7:40 PM
Lakers have interest in the longest tenured assistant coach on the Heat’s coaching staff miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Heat cap and Donovan Mitchell updates – 7:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After 1: Celtics 28, Cavaliers 28
Despite missing Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert, Cleveland keeps it tied up after 1 behind seven points off the bench from Marcus Morris.
Derrick White has 10 points, and hit a couple 3s, for Boston, which is 6-for-12 from 3. – 7:33 PM
After 1: Celtics 28, Cavaliers 28
Despite missing Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert, Cleveland keeps it tied up after 1 behind seven points off the bench from Marcus Morris.
Derrick White has 10 points, and hit a couple 3s, for Boston, which is 6-for-12 from 3. – 7:33 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Top 4 scorers for the Cavs this season:
Donovan Mitchell
Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland
Caris LeVert
Only one of them is playing tonight. pic.twitter.com/TopZyj8WsS – 6:42 PM
Top 4 scorers for the Cavs this season:
Donovan Mitchell
Jarrett Allen
Darius Garland
Caris LeVert
Only one of them is playing tonight. pic.twitter.com/TopZyj8WsS – 6:42 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Cavs at Celtics – TD Garden – May 15, 2024 – ECSF Game 5 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Cleveland – Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Max Strus, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley
OUT – Boston: Porzingis Cle: Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, Ty Jerome pic.twitter.com/vLIZJgtXsh – 6:37 PM
Cavs at Celtics – TD Garden – May 15, 2024 – ECSF Game 5 Starters
Boston – Holiday, White, Brown, Tatum, Horford
Cleveland – Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Max Strus, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley
OUT – Boston: Porzingis Cle: Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, Ty Jerome pic.twitter.com/vLIZJgtXsh – 6:37 PM
Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
Caris LeVert joins Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen as OUT for tonight’s Game 5. Photos: cleveland.com/?utm_campaign=… pic.twitter.com/Mzi0kSsjFC – 6:36 PM
Caris LeVert joins Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen as OUT for tonight’s Game 5. Photos: cleveland.com/?utm_campaign=… pic.twitter.com/Mzi0kSsjFC – 6:36 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
So Celtics get Cavaliers tonight without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen in that potential series finale, after getting series finale vs. Heat with no Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Also, no Porzingis for Celtics still.) – 6:33 PM
So Celtics get Cavaliers tonight without Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen in that potential series finale, after getting series finale vs. Heat with no Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, Jaime Jaquez Jr. (Also, no Porzingis for Celtics still.) – 6:33 PM
More on this storyline
ClutchPoints: “I am happy in Cleveland. I’ve been happy since I’ve arrived in Cleveland.” Cavs star Donovan Mitchell to @wojespn 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/SPSxucOy4Z -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 16, 2024
The Lakers’ best offer in any blockbuster trade looks somewhat similar, with the team able to offer their first-round pick in the year’s draft — No. 17 — in addition to first-round picks in 2029 and 2031. Their best young player, Austin Reaves, is still regarded highly within the organization on two fronts — as a prospect for their future and a player on a team-friendly contract. The team’s willingness to push all in on Mitchell or any other player is still unclear. -via Los Angeles Times / May 16, 2024
ClutchPoints: “Donovan Mitchell expects more… He wants this team to compete for a championship. He wants this team to aim higher than just the first round. ” Shams Charania weighs in on the speculation about Mitchell’s future in Cleveland👀 (via @RunItBackFDTV) pic.twitter.com/8mMqCcfg33 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 16, 2024