Cleveland, OH
Donovan Mitchell Trade Rumors: Heat a 'Team to Watch' After Eyeing Cavs SG for Years
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The Cleveland Cavaliers’ season ended on Wednesday, and they now face an offseason full of questions.
One of the biggest questions is about star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who has been involved in trade rumors before the season even finished.
Of the teams that could add a star this offseason by trading for the 27-year-old, ESPN’s Zach Lowe believes the Miami Heat is one of the teams to watch.
“Miami, to me, is the other team to watch,” he said. “They’re always hunting around, they’ve been connected with Mitchell over the years. They’re lurking and they have a lot of stuff to offer in terms of picks and young players.”
Mitchell, who just wrapped up his second season in Cleveland, averaged 26.6 points, 6.1 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game this year.
He helped lead the Cavs to their first playoff series win since the LeBron James era, though they couldn’t get past the Boston Celtics in the second round with Mitchell sidelined for Games 4 and 5.
While the five-time All-Star found success during his first two years in Cleveland, he could be on his way out this summer.
Along with the Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are among the early teams linked to Mitchell. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the two teams “have their offers ready” for Mitchell should the Cavs decide to trade him.
Mitchell’s future remains a question mark this offseason, but it’s far from the only one for Cleveland. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported after the season-ending loss to the Celtics on Wednesday that the Cavaliers “plan to take time to evaluate” head coach JB Bickerstaff’s future.
The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd also reported that point guard Darius Garland’s representation could be interested in a trade if Mitchell signs a long-term contract extension with Cleveland.
The Cavaliers have taken major strides and emerged as a serious threat in the Eastern Conference for the first time since James left, but things could look very different next year as a big offseason awaits in Cleveland.
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland State Wrestling Falls in MAC Opener to Ohio – Cleveland State University
ATHENS, OHIO – Cleveland State (0-3, 0-1) opened up MAC action with a 24-14 loss to Ohio (4-2, 2-0) on Friday evening.
Cleveland State raced out to a 6-0 advantage behind a 7-3 decision from Ben Aranda (125-pounds) and a 6-3 decision by Nick Molchak (133-pounds).
Ohio answered back with a 2-1 decision at 141-pounds and a fall at 149-pounds to lead 9-6.
The Vikings used consecutive major decisions by Douglas Terry (157-pounds) and Tate Geiser (165-pounds) to regain a 14-9 lead.
The Bobcats tied the match at 14-14 behind a technical fall at 174-pounds and went ahead 18-14 after picking up a major decision at 184-pounds. An 11-4 decision in favor of Ohio at 197-pounds extended their lead to 21-14.
In a showdown of the top two heavyweights in the MAC, the second-ranked and No. 27 Jordan Greer of Ohio took down top heavyweight and No. 21 Daniel Bucknavich, 7-3, as Ohio won the match, 24-14.
Cleveland State will make its first-ever appearance at the David H. Lehman ’68 F&M Open on Friday, January 10.
Cleveland State 14, Ohio 24
125 | Ben Aranda (CSU) DEC Ryan Meek (OU), 7-3 | CSU leads 3-0
133 | Nick Molchak (CSU) DEC TJ England (OU), 6-3 | CSU leads 6-0
141 | Kaden Jett (OU) DEC Landen Duncan (CSU), 2-1 | CSU leads 6-3
149 | Derek Raike (OU) FALL Connor Saylor (CSU), 1:09 | OU leads 9-6
157 | Douglas Terry (CSU) MD Logan Cravatas (OU), 11-2 | CSU leads 10-9
165 | Tate Geiser (CSU) MD Jack Lledo (OU), 11-1 | CSU leads 14-9
174 | No. 11 Garrett Thompson (OU) TF Ronald Dimmerling (CSU), 17-1 | Tied 14-14
184 | Jeremy Olszko (OU) MD JR Reed (CSU), 11-2 | OU leads 18-14
197 | Austin Starr (OU) DEC Joey Lyons (CSU), 11-4 | OU leads 21-14
285 | No. 27 Jordan Greer (OU) DEC No. 21 Daniel Bucknavich (CSU), 7-3 | OU leads 24-14
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Akron open warming centers
CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio is bracing for frigid temperatures over the next few days by extending hours at community shelters for residents.
Over the next few days and into next week, wind chills will be in the teens. They could reach sub-zero at times, according to Spectrum News 1 meteorologists.
In Cleveland, these centers have extended hours from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday:
- Michael Zone Recreation Center, 6301 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
- Lonnie Burten Recreation Center, 2511 E. 46th St., Cleveland
- Collinwood Recreation Center, 16300 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland
- Zemla George Recreation Center, 3155 Martin L. King Blvd. Cleveland
In Akron, the Summit Lake Community Center at 380 W. Crosier St. will have extended hours starting Sunday, Jan. 5 through Friday, Jan. 10 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
All other Akron community centers will open during their normal business hours, which can be found here.
The Emergency Overnight Shelter at 111 E. Voris St. will also be open from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. every day until Friday, Jan. 10.
For more details about the upcoming winter storm and temperatures, click here.
Cleveland, OH
Frances Zingales – 2024 – Jakubs Funeral Home
FRANCES ZINGALES (nee Auer), age 85. Beloved wife of Charles “Chuck”. Loving mother of Chuck (Danette), Anne (Dean) Petters, Mary (Steve) Jaworski, and Frank (Shannon). Dear grandmother of Matthew, Tony, Carrie, Grace, Julia, Alex, Dominic, Leo, Antonio, and Camron and great-grandmother of 3. Sister of Fritz Holtcamp (deceased) and Elsie Boggins. Longtime teacher at Holy Cross School.
Funeral Mass Saturday, January 4, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Parish. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the JAKUBS & SON FUNERAL HOME, 936 E 185 St., Friday from 4:00-8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland or Our Lady of the Lake School.
FRANCES ZINGALES (nee Auer), age 85. Beloved wife of Charles “Chuck”. Loving mother of Chuck (Danette), Anne (Dean) Petters, Mary (Steve) Jaworski, and Frank (Shannon). Dear grandmother of Matthew, Tony, Carrie, Grace, Julia, Alex, Dominic, Leo, Antonio, and Camron and great-grandmother of 3. Sister of Fritz Holtcamp (deceased) and Elsie Bogg
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