As the offseason begins, some big names will be available for the Philadelphia 76ers. Whether through trade or free agency, the Sixers will be involved in some way due to the cap space they possess.
One interesting name is Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The All-Star guard has not signed an extension with the Cavs and will be a free agent in 2025. There is a school of thought Mitchell will be traded this offseason because Cleveland will want to get something in return for him.
Former Sixers forward Marcus Morris Sr., who finished the season with the Cavs, hopped on FanDuel TV’s “Run it Back” and gave his thoughts on Mitchell’s future:
I think Don really liked it there. He could be himself, he was growing into a leader. I think Cleveland is a really good place for him. It’s a great market, great fans always showing out. I would be highly surprised if he left.
.@MookMorris2 on Donovan Mitchell's future in Cleveland.
"I think Cleveland is a great place for [Donovan Mitchell]…I would be highly surprised if he left." pic.twitter.com/g4usEi44VE
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) May 24, 2024
If the Sixers can get Mitchell by giving Cleveland draft picks and cap relief, it would be a huge pickup for them. He would provide perimeter scoring next to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and he is a proven playoff performer. He averaged 29.6 points in the playoffs for Cleveland.
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