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NBA Exec: Donovan Mitchell Trade Rumors 'Very Real' Ahead of Cavs' 2024 Playoffs
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Donovan Mitchell has been involved in trade rumors for much of the last three seasons, and those trade rumors haven’t stopped as the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for a playoff run.
Per The Athletic’s Josh Robbins and Sam Amick, an anonymous NBA executive said the trade situation around Mitchell “is very real” and that teams will pursue him as soon as the offseason begins.
“That (Mitchell situation) is very real,” the executive said. “Teams will definitely clear out a bunch of (assets) for him. We’ll see. But if they face Boston in the second round, they’ll probably lose. And yeah, that doesn’t bode well (for his future in Cleveland).”
The Cavaliers begin their first-round matchup with the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
Though Mitchell seems integral for the Cavaliers to find success in the post-LeBron James era, the team could look in a different direction depending on how this postseason goes. The New York Knicks ended Cleveland’s season in five games in the first round a year ago, and the pressure is on to get past the first round this year.
The Cavs have a manageable opponent in the Magic, but it’s hard to imagine them making it past the second round as they’ll likely run into the top-seeded Boston Celtics.
This season, Mitchell is averaging 26.6 points, 6.1 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game—career-highs in assists and rebounds. The backcourt of Mitchell and Darius Garland combined with a solid frontcourt duo of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley has thrived this year and should be enough to defeat a young Orlando team in the first round.
Mitchell is under contract through the next two seasons and will become a free agent in 2026, but based on the outlook from an NBA executive, he could be on his way out of Cleveland before then.
Mitchell is a valuable asset and is in the middle of his prime, so any trade that pulls him away from the Cavaliers would likely have to yield a big return.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers are going toe-to-toe in a fun contest in which the NBA has spent the past 24 hours marketing.
This is a game that started to grow buzz a couple of weeks ago, when the NBA decided to flex tonight’s and next Thursday’s matchup between these two teams onto National TV.
The Thunder will be in Cleveland tonight on ESPN, with the return trip game next Thursday in Oklahoma City being shown on TNT.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in the midst of an MVP campaign, the Cavs are still out to prove they are more than a great regular season team but legitimate contenders – a win over the Thunder would continue to boost up their resume.
Each team is riding a long winning streak with the Oklahoma City Thunder rattling off 15 straight victories and the Cavs winning ten straight. The Thunder are fresh off back to back wins over Eastern Conference contenders Nwe York Knicks and Boston Celtics.
The Cavs have already ripped off a 15 game winning streak of their own before starting this ten game string of wins.
Game information: Oklahoma City Thunder (30-5) vs. Cleveland Cavalier (31-4)
Time/date: 6:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Jan. 08
Where: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse — Cleveland, OH
TV/streaming: TNT
Total points: 229.5
Moneyline: Cavaliers -144
Spread: Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A 25-year-old Cleveland man was found murdered inside a vehicle over the weekend.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Raeveon Camp.
According to the medical examiner, Camp’s body was inside a vehicle parked in a driveway in the 700 block of E. 92nd St.
This is in the city’s Glenville neighborhood.
Camp was pronounced dead at the scene.
19 News has reached out to Cleveland police for additional information.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Officials with several organizations held a news conference Tuesday morning to give an update on the status of a Youth Drop-in Center in Ohio City.
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM), A Place 4 Me (AP4M) and the REACH Youth Action Board (REACH) want to open the shelter at 4100 Franklin Blvd.
The center would help people ages 16 to 25 experiencing housing instability.
“A drop-in center is not just a physical space; it is a supportive environment where young people facing adverse life experiences can feel safe, find respite, and develop healthy connections,” said a spokesperson for LMM.
On Dec. 2, 2025, a judge denied the zoning variance, preventing the center opening and it is now under appeal.
“This project is a vital step in addressing the unmet needs of vulnerable young individuals in Greater Cleveland and ensuring they have the tools to build stable, successful futures,” added the spokesperson for LMM.
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