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) The old face of the Cleveland Cavaliers clearly approves of the team’s new superstar. LeBron James says Cavaliers trade for Donovan Mitchell in a tweet Thursday was ‘super dope’ “: LeBron James @KingJames
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According to ESPN’s Adrian, Cleveland used Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Ochai Agbaji, three unprotected first-round picks (2025, 2027 and 2029) and two draft picks Power swap (2026 and 2028) in exchange for Mitchell Wojnarowski.
After nearly two months of rumors Following rumors that painted the New York Knicks as the most likely to sign Mitchell, the move seemed out of place. According to Wojnarowski, Cleveland was considered a dark horse and pulled out of trade talks ahead of re-engagement on Tuesday .
Mitchell joins an All-Star who already has Darius Garland, All-Star centers Jarrett Allen and Elliott A promising young big man in Vin Mobley.
The Cavaliers haven’t made the playoffs since James left for the second time in 2018. The team hasn’t made the playoffs without James since the 1997-98 season.
Suffice it to say that the Cavaliers believe this season’s winning streak is coming to an end.
