[Saba Sports News] Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is at the center of an intriguing rumor regarding his future basketball career. According to Spence Checketts of ESPN700 in Utah, who recently appeared on the “Knicks Film School” podcast, there’s speculation that Mitchell is eyeing a move to Los Angeles.
Checketts, citing a reliable source familiar with Mitchell, mentioned that the player might be interested in joining either the Clippers or the Lakers, particularly after LeBron James’ tenure.
This rumor marks a significant shift for Mitchell, a four-time All-Star known for his East Coast roots. He spent the first five years of his NBA career with the Utah Jazz and hails from New York, having attended college at Louisville. His connection to New York has fueled speculation about him eventually playing for the Knicks, and he has been linked to other Eastern Conference teams in the past.
Mitchell has the option to become a free agent as early as the summer of 2025. By that time, notable players like LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George might have moved on from Los Angeles, potentially creating an opportunity for Mitchell to become a key figure in the city’s basketball scene.