What all was being asked by New York? Donovan Mitchell: I was told it was RJ Barrett and hella (draft) picks. That’s what I heard. And I thought that was happening. I thought that was it. I’m there (on the East Coast) all offseason. I’m there in the summer. So that’s why I thought, “All right, this is gonna be a long haul in Cleveland (if they gave up Garland, Mobley and/or Allen in the deal).” But when I found out those guys were (not in the deal), it was like, “All right, we can really do something. Like, we really could do something.” Nothing to slight the guys that were involved in the deal going to Utah. But for me, it was just like, “We have the talent.” I said it at the press conference: Our talent is scary, but we’ve got to go out there and do it.
Source: Sam Amick @ The Athletic
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Fred Katz @FredKatz
Donovan Mitchell reiterates in this great Q&A with @Sam Amick that he really thought he’d be a Knick.
“I was told it was RJ (Barrett) and hella (draft) picks,” he said. “That’s what I heard. And I thought that was happening.”
Story here: theathletic.com/3819777/2022/1… – 11:29 AM
Donovan Mitchell reiterates in this great Q&A with @Sam Amick that he really thought he’d be a Knick.
“I was told it was RJ (Barrett) and hella (draft) picks,” he said. “That’s what I heard. And I thought that was happening.”
Story here: theathletic.com/3819777/2022/1… – 11:29 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Donovan Mitchell unplugged, at @TheAthletic: On his sensational Cavs start, the Jazz finish and his summer of silence that came before it, the Knicks deal, Rudy Gobert reunion on Sunday and more
theathletic.com/3819777/2022/1… – 10:56 AM
Donovan Mitchell unplugged, at @TheAthletic: On his sensational Cavs start, the Jazz finish and his summer of silence that came before it, the Knicks deal, Rudy Gobert reunion on Sunday and more
theathletic.com/3819777/2022/1… – 10:56 AM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
For @The Vertical: How the Cavaliers are meeting Donovan Mitchell on his rise to the NBA elite.
sports.yahoo.com/how-the-clevel… – 5:24 PM
For @The Vertical: How the Cavaliers are meeting Donovan Mitchell on his rise to the NBA elite.
sports.yahoo.com/how-the-clevel… – 5:24 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Resilient: Victorious Kings show Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell ‘where they want to go’
– Donovan Mitchell can see who Kings want to be
– Keegan Murray says Sacramento “feels like home”
– Harrison Barnes speaks on team’s resilience
My story ⬇️
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:52 PM
Resilient: Victorious Kings show Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell ‘where they want to go’
– Donovan Mitchell can see who Kings want to be
– Keegan Murray says Sacramento “feels like home”
– Harrison Barnes speaks on team’s resilience
My story ⬇️
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:52 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Resilient: Victorious Kings show Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell ‘where they want to go’ sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 2:03 PM
Resilient: Victorious Kings show Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell ‘where they want to go’ sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 2:03 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with multiple games with 8+ threes this season:
— Donovan Mitchell
That’s it. pic.twitter.com/dzOltcch76 – 1:46 PM
Players with multiple games with 8+ threes this season:
— Donovan Mitchell
That’s it. pic.twitter.com/dzOltcch76 – 1:46 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Nov. 10 RPR MVP (min 10 games)
1. Kevin Durant: 17.5
2. Luka Doncic: 16.7
3. Jayson Tatum: 15.9
4. Lauri Markkanen: 14.2
5. Donovan Mitchell: 14.2
6. Devin Booker: 14.0
7. DeMar DeRozan: 13.8
8. Nikola Jokic: 13.2
9. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 13.2
10. Stephen Curry: 12.7 pic.twitter.com/AYAJzGXqzA – 10:05 AM
Nov. 10 RPR MVP (min 10 games)
1. Kevin Durant: 17.5
2. Luka Doncic: 16.7
3. Jayson Tatum: 15.9
4. Lauri Markkanen: 14.2
5. Donovan Mitchell: 14.2
6. Devin Booker: 14.0
7. DeMar DeRozan: 13.8
8. Nikola Jokic: 13.2
9. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 13.2
10. Stephen Curry: 12.7 pic.twitter.com/AYAJzGXqzA – 10:05 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Davion Mitchell talks about the Kings holding off the Cavaliers on Wednesday night, the defense on Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell and bouncing back from the frustrating loss to the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/DaQVYVR6rW – 3:39 AM
Davion Mitchell talks about the Kings holding off the Cavaliers on Wednesday night, the defense on Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell and bouncing back from the frustrating loss to the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/DaQVYVR6rW – 3:39 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The #Cavs dropped their 2nd straight game on Wednesday night. It was their third straight game allowing 60-plus points in the 1st half. They had 18 turnovers, and allowed 17 3s. Donovan Mitchell still gave them a chance. My latest on the loss to the Kings. thelandondemand.com/news/2022/nov/… – 1:26 AM
The #Cavs dropped their 2nd straight game on Wednesday night. It was their third straight game allowing 60-plus points in the 1st half. They had 18 turnovers, and allowed 17 3s. Donovan Mitchell still gave them a chance. My latest on the loss to the Kings. thelandondemand.com/news/2022/nov/… – 1:26 AM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Donovan Mitchell on #Cavs Darius Garland: “He was a little under the weather tonight. I don’t know if you all knew that. For him to go out there and fight for us, give us 33 tough minutes… we have the utmost respect for him to go out there when he’s not feeling the best.” – 1:23 AM
Donovan Mitchell on #Cavs Darius Garland: “He was a little under the weather tonight. I don’t know if you all knew that. For him to go out there and fight for us, give us 33 tough minutes… we have the utmost respect for him to go out there when he’s not feeling the best.” – 1:23 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell said Darius Garland was under the weather tonight and not close to 100 percent. – 1:13 AM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell said Darius Garland was under the weather tonight and not close to 100 percent. – 1:13 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell tried to save the team — again. Not even his heroics were enough to prevent the first losing streak of the season
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/11/d… – 12:58 AM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell tried to save the team — again. Not even his heroics were enough to prevent the first losing streak of the season
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/11/d… – 12:58 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings coach Mike Brown on not going to De’Aaron Fox earlier in the 4th was rooted in defense. Loved what he saw from that group and because of the way Donovan Mitchell had been lighting his team up, wants to see more defense from Fox. – 12:53 AM
Kings coach Mike Brown on not going to De’Aaron Fox earlier in the 4th was rooted in defense. Loved what he saw from that group and because of the way Donovan Mitchell had been lighting his team up, wants to see more defense from Fox. – 12:53 AM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Another tough loss for the #Cavs. Poor defensive effort, and a number of untimely mistakes, especially down the stretch here. Kings win 127-120.
Cavs record: 8-3.
Donovan Mitchell: 38 pts, 5 rebds, 4 asts
Caris LeVert: 21 pts, 10 rebds, 6 asts
Jarrett Allen: 20 pts, 7 rebds – 12:25 AM
Another tough loss for the #Cavs. Poor defensive effort, and a number of untimely mistakes, especially down the stretch here. Kings win 127-120.
Cavs record: 8-3.
Donovan Mitchell: 38 pts, 5 rebds, 4 asts
Caris LeVert: 21 pts, 10 rebds, 6 asts
Jarrett Allen: 20 pts, 7 rebds – 12:25 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
It’s hard to overstate how good Donovan Mitchell has been for the #Cavs. He’s been everything they could have asked for and more. – 11:55 PM
It’s hard to overstate how good Donovan Mitchell has been for the #Cavs. He’s been everything they could have asked for and more. – 11:55 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Donovan Mitchell is on a completely different level this season. And it’s so enjoyable to see him play. #LetEmKnow #cavs – 11:54 PM
Donovan Mitchell is on a completely different level this season. And it’s so enjoyable to see him play. #LetEmKnow #cavs – 11:54 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Donovan Mitchell ties the game 99-99 and now up to 33 points. – 11:53 PM
Donovan Mitchell ties the game 99-99 and now up to 33 points. – 11:53 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings had built a 15 point lead, Cavs cut it to one point, before Trey Lyles drains a buzzer beating 3-pointer to give Sacramento a 97-93 lead heading to the 4th. Lyles has 16, De’Aaron Fox 16 for Sac. Cavs led by Donovan Mitchell’s 31 – 11:47 PM
Kings had built a 15 point lead, Cavs cut it to one point, before Trey Lyles drains a buzzer beating 3-pointer to give Sacramento a 97-93 lead heading to the 4th. Lyles has 16, De’Aaron Fox 16 for Sac. Cavs led by Donovan Mitchell’s 31 – 11:47 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Donovan Mitchell is out of the game. Kings lead by 6. Gotta extend that before he comes back in to likely finish out the game. – 11:44 PM
Donovan Mitchell is out of the game. Kings lead by 6. Gotta extend that before he comes back in to likely finish out the game. – 11:44 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has 31 points tonight after that layup. Keeping Cleveland in this one. – 11:41 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has 31 points tonight after that layup. Keeping Cleveland in this one. – 11:41 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has 15 of the team’s 21 third-quarter points, trying to pull them out of the mud. – 11:37 PM
#Cavs Donovan Mitchell has 15 of the team’s 21 third-quarter points, trying to pull them out of the mud. – 11:37 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Donovan Mitchell is on a heater. Looking like Steph Curry. Not great for the Kings. – 11:36 PM
Donovan Mitchell is on a heater. Looking like Steph Curry. Not great for the Kings. – 11:36 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
This game has very similar Warriors vibes from Monday. Kings in control most of the game but Cleveland hanging around. Donovan Mitchell has 26 to keep the Cavs in it. – 11:32 PM
This game has very similar Warriors vibes from Monday. Kings in control most of the game but Cleveland hanging around. Donovan Mitchell has 26 to keep the Cavs in it. – 11:32 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Kings lead #Cavs 69-58 at the end of the first half. Cavs are struggling defensively, especially in defending on the perimeter as the Kings have made 11 3s.
Donovan Mitchell: 14 pts
Caris LeVert: 12 pts, 7 rebounds – 11:10 PM
Kings lead #Cavs 69-58 at the end of the first half. Cavs are struggling defensively, especially in defending on the perimeter as the Kings have made 11 3s.
Donovan Mitchell: 14 pts
Caris LeVert: 12 pts, 7 rebounds – 11:10 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings carry a 34-29 lead over the Cavs into the 2nd quarter after building a 12 point lead. Domantas Sabonis with 8 points for Sac, Donovan Mitchell 8 points for Cleveland. – 10:38 PM
Kings carry a 34-29 lead over the Cavs into the 2nd quarter after building a 12 point lead. Domantas Sabonis with 8 points for Sac, Donovan Mitchell 8 points for Cleveland. – 10:38 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
At the end of the first, the Kings lead #Cavs 34-29. Cavs shot 45.8% (11 of 24) from the field and 50% (4 of 8) from 3.
Donovan Mitchell has an early 8 points, followed by Evan Mobley and Cedi Osman with 7 points each. – 10:36 PM
At the end of the first, the Kings lead #Cavs 34-29. Cavs shot 45.8% (11 of 24) from the field and 50% (4 of 8) from 3.
Donovan Mitchell has an early 8 points, followed by Evan Mobley and Cedi Osman with 7 points each. – 10:36 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Me: “How much of the conversation following the loss to the Clippers was about how to get Donovan Mitchell more than zero shot attempts in seven straight minutes?”
#Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff: “(Laughing) He & I spoke after the game. There’s no way we can allow that to happen again” – 10:27 PM
Me: “How much of the conversation following the loss to the Clippers was about how to get Donovan Mitchell more than zero shot attempts in seven straight minutes?”
#Cavs J.B. Bickerstaff: “(Laughing) He & I spoke after the game. There’s no way we can allow that to happen again” – 10:27 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs starters for tonight’s game here in Sacramento: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen – 9:03 PM
#Cavs starters for tonight’s game here in Sacramento: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen – 9:03 PM
Austin Kent @AustinKent
You don’t need me to spell out the significance of Bennedict Mathurin’s debut.
Or why Donovan Mitchell’s fit in Cleveland is so exciting.
Ja Morant dropping 49, yet wowing us on the opposite end kinda speaks for itself at this stage…
But all that said…
🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/DkDfseGFFX – 9:32 PM
You don’t need me to spell out the significance of Bennedict Mathurin’s debut.
Or why Donovan Mitchell’s fit in Cleveland is so exciting.
Ja Morant dropping 49, yet wowing us on the opposite end kinda speaks for itself at this stage…
But all that said…
🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/DkDfseGFFX – 9:32 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
From NBA Last 2 Minute Report:
*#Cavs Darius Garland was fouled on his late-game TO when he got ball stolen by Reggie Jackson.
*Jarrett Allen was fouled on his shot attempt that he missed at the rim w/ 1:11 left.
*Donovan Mitchell wasn’t fouled on his late 3 that led to FTs – 5:37 PM
From NBA Last 2 Minute Report:
*#Cavs Darius Garland was fouled on his late-game TO when he got ball stolen by Reggie Jackson.
*Jarrett Allen was fouled on his shot attempt that he missed at the rim w/ 1:11 left.
*Donovan Mitchell wasn’t fouled on his late 3 that led to FTs – 5:37 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
An Election Day version of the Stock Report!
Stock 📈: Lauri Markkanen’s impressive start (& why it’s happening), plus Donovan Mitchell & why SGA is the NBA’s most underrated player
Stock 📉: Jordan Poole, Patrick Williams and Minnesota’s sluggish start
youtu.be/-HoMH4V0oqg – 5:07 PM
An Election Day version of the Stock Report!
Stock 📈: Lauri Markkanen’s impressive start (& why it’s happening), plus Donovan Mitchell & why SGA is the NBA’s most underrated player
Stock 📉: Jordan Poole, Patrick Williams and Minnesota’s sluggish start
youtu.be/-HoMH4V0oqg – 5:07 PM
Donovan Mitchell @spidadmitchell
Man it sucks trying to sign autographs for kids and then watching parents put they’re kids upfront and using them as props to get autographs…. That sh!t is weak!! Been seeing it a lot recently… – 4:15 PM
Man it sucks trying to sign autographs for kids and then watching parents put they’re kids upfront and using them as props to get autographs…. That sh!t is weak!! Been seeing it a lot recently… – 4:15 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Unlike many of his teammates, #Cavs Donovan Mitchell has been to the playoffs — a place this group is striving to go. He felt the Clippers did a lot of playoff-like things last night. Call it an early-season lesson
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/11/d… – 1:07 PM
Unlike many of his teammates, #Cavs Donovan Mitchell has been to the playoffs — a place this group is striving to go. He felt the Clippers did a lot of playoff-like things last night. Call it an early-season lesson
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/11/d… – 1:07 PM
More on this storyline
So one other thing I have not had clarity on is that if you go back to last year, and we had reported that, essentially, if the Jazz were going to move you that you were focused on Brooklyn, New York and Miami. Donovan Mitchell: I never said that. I don’t know where that came from. I didn’t say that. I didn’t say a lot. -via The Athletic / November 11, 2022
Well I’m not even necessarily going down memory lane too much. But more so it’s this: Was Cleveland on your radar at all at any point before the deal went down? Donovan Mitchell: Anything you heard in the news is what I heard. Like, when I said that I heard Cleveland was in there for a second and took their name out, that’s what I thought. So I didn’t think about it. It wasn’t one that was on my radar. I just said, “Look, I’m just gonna play wherever I’m at.” If it came back to training camp in Utah, I’d be ready for that. I took the summer to say, “Look, I played like s— in the playoffs. I wasn’t my best self, and I want to be the best me I could be for wherever the hell I’m at. Wherever the hell I’m at — New York, Brooklyn, Miami, Toronto, OKC, Utah.” -via The Athletic / November 11, 2022
Danny Cunningham: NBA’s Last 2 Min report says that there were three missed calls in #Cavs game. Two of them were non-calls that hurt Cavs, one of them was an incorrect call that sent Donovan Mitchell to the line for three free throws. -via Twitter @RealDCunningham / November 8, 2022