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“Can We Get the Season Started Today!”: NBA Twitter Erupts as the Cavaliers Land Superstar Donovan Mitchell From the Jazz in a Blockbuster Deal

Published 09/01/2022, 10:59 PM EDT

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As the new season gets closer, the future of one man was still up in the air. Notably, Donovan Mitchell. The scoring matching from the Utah Jazz had trade rumors stick to him through the entire off-season. Now, after a few offers for Spida went crumbling down, one team finally made their move for the three-time All-Star.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be the new home for Mitchell’s electrifying game style. The organization first took rise when LeBron James walked through the doors. However, since the hometown hero left, the Cavs have been on a downfall. That was until last season. Forming a young powerhouse, the Cavaliers made it to the play-in tournament.

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Smelling the remote scent of success, they decided to make the big upgrade. Likewise, the news took the NBA fanbase by shock.

As the rumors began, it was the New York Knicks who emerged as the front runners. However, Jazz had set a high price tag on their three-time All-Star. After a long time of thinking, the Knicks pulled out, unwilling to give up a plethora of picks and players. This became the perfect setup for the unexpected buyers, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Donovan Mitchell to don Cavalier colors

Giving up Collin Sexton, Lauri Markanen, Ochair Akbaji, two pick swaps, and three unprotected first-round picks for Donovan Mitchell. The trade now arguably makes Cleveland a hub for young stars who could take the Cavs back to the top. However, when it comes to NBA Twitter, they feel the Cavaliers gave up a little too much for Mitchell.

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The trade makes the Cleveland Cavaliers one of the biggest come-ups in the Eastern Conference. With a young general in Darius Garland, the Cavs won 44 games last season. However, the addition of Mitchell gives them the perfect blend of exciting offense and elite defense. An All-Star backcourt of Spida and Garland could probably become the x-factor behind the Cleveland Cavaliers’ rise to glory once again. And they have another All-Star in Jarrett Allen taking charge of the paint as an elite shot blocker.

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Here are some of the best reactions from NBA Twitter:

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Despite having Donovan Mitchell, who has averaged over 24 points in his last three seasons, Cleveland has some menacing scorers around him too.

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A trade that completely changes the dynamics and power scale, Donovan Mitchell could arguably take this franchise to the summit. Do you think the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers can replicate LeBron James’ historic triumph? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a student studying at NM College in Mumbai, aspiring to pursue sports management to follow his love for sports. Anuj started following the NBA last year, and he loves to combine his passion for writing with his understanding of basketball.
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