The Utah Jazz have acquired guards Ochai Agbaji (OCH-eye uh-BAH-gee), Collin Sexton, forward Lauri Markkanen (LAU-ree MARK-a-nin), future first round picks, and future first round draft swaps from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard Donovan Mitchell, following the outcome of successful physicals.
Source: Gabby Hundman @ NBA.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The Jazz announced the Donovan Mitchell trade today; the Cavaliers announced the trade Sept. 3. Why was there are five day lag between the two teams? – 5:46 PM
The Jazz announced the Donovan Mitchell trade today; the Cavaliers announced the trade Sept. 3. Why was there are five day lag between the two teams? – 5:46 PM
Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Danny Ainge on the Donovan Mitchell trade: pic.twitter.com/Htd6qoUsdQ – 5:38 PM
Danny Ainge on the Donovan Mitchell trade: pic.twitter.com/Htd6qoUsdQ – 5:38 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
The physicals are done, so the Jazz officially announce the Donovan Mitchell trade pic.twitter.com/D4rdf02ZzP – 5:37 PM
The physicals are done, so the Jazz officially announce the Donovan Mitchell trade pic.twitter.com/D4rdf02ZzP – 5:37 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Donovan Mitchell trade is now official, per Jazz release. Quotes from Jazz execs: pic.twitter.com/sGpuUMM7QZ – 5:34 PM
Donovan Mitchell trade is now official, per Jazz release. Quotes from Jazz execs: pic.twitter.com/sGpuUMM7QZ – 5:34 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Jazz have officially traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cavaliers. Full statements from owner Ryan Smith and CEO Danny Ainge: pic.twitter.com/aeng11DiLw – 5:34 PM
The Jazz have officially traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cavaliers. Full statements from owner Ryan Smith and CEO Danny Ainge: pic.twitter.com/aeng11DiLw – 5:34 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Lowe Post podcast: @Ian Begley on how/why the Knicks missed on Donovan Mitchell, and what happens now in NY; then @Tim MacMahon on the Jazz going forward and in-depth Mavs preview:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Qs6FAa
Apple: apple.co/3Rr0zRV – 5:01 PM
Lowe Post podcast: @Ian Begley on how/why the Knicks missed on Donovan Mitchell, and what happens now in NY; then @Tim MacMahon on the Jazz going forward and in-depth Mavs preview:
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Qs6FAa
Apple: apple.co/3Rr0zRV – 5:01 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Talked Knicks with @Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post and found out that Zach feels it would be a big mistake if NYK fails to find more minutes for Obi Toppin this season. We talked Toppin, Donovan Mitchell trade ramifications & more: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beg… – 3:55 PM
Talked Knicks with @Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post and found out that Zach feels it would be a big mistake if NYK fails to find more minutes for Obi Toppin this season. We talked Toppin, Donovan Mitchell trade ramifications & more: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beg… – 3:55 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
As the NBA offseason never actually ends, I had to revamp my annual 1-30 offseason rankings since initially dropping them last month. On Cleveland post-Donovan Mitchell, Boston, Philly and other Top 10 teams, in @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/3551208/2022/0… – 9:06 AM
As the NBA offseason never actually ends, I had to revamp my annual 1-30 offseason rankings since initially dropping them last month. On Cleveland post-Donovan Mitchell, Boston, Philly and other Top 10 teams, in @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/3551208/2022/0… – 9:06 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Cleveland’s trade for Donovan Mitchell is as significant as it gets transactionally in the NBA … but there was another blockbuster late last week we must discuss. A sneaker blockbuster!
From the Tuesday Newsletter Extravaganza running on a Wednesday: marcstein.substack.com/p/a-true-block… – 4:30 PM
Cleveland’s trade for Donovan Mitchell is as significant as it gets transactionally in the NBA … but there was another blockbuster late last week we must discuss. A sneaker blockbuster!
From the Tuesday Newsletter Extravaganza running on a Wednesday: marcstein.substack.com/p/a-true-block… – 4:30 PM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
One big part of the post-Donovan Mitchell consolation strategy for #Knicks fans is to wager on Lithuania, which advanced to the final 16 of #Eurobasket today. Eurostash PG Rokas Jokubaitas was a plus 31 in 29 minutes vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: casino.org/news/post-dono… – 2:12 PM
One big part of the post-Donovan Mitchell consolation strategy for #Knicks fans is to wager on Lithuania, which advanced to the final 16 of #Eurobasket today. Eurostash PG Rokas Jokubaitas was a plus 31 in 29 minutes vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: casino.org/news/post-dono… – 2:12 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Full episode of ‘Please Don’t Aggregate This’ with @Chris Fedor is up now on @getcallin, Apple and Spotify.
Lots of details on the Cavaliers’ blockbuster for Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert’s contract talks, Cleveland’s options at small forward and more: callin.com/link/IUINiSybKC – 1:30 PM
Full episode of ‘Please Don’t Aggregate This’ with @Chris Fedor is up now on @getcallin, Apple and Spotify.
Lots of details on the Cavaliers’ blockbuster for Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert’s contract talks, Cleveland’s options at small forward and more: callin.com/link/IUINiSybKC – 1:30 PM
Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade @PDcavsinsider
It’s a great day to be a Cleveland Cavalier. Wish Kevin Love and Donovan Mitchell a happy birthday! Photos: clevelanddotcom and AP #Cavs pic.twitter.com/hLBiI1K0cy – 1:02 PM
It’s a great day to be a Cleveland Cavalier. Wish Kevin Love and Donovan Mitchell a happy birthday! Photos: clevelanddotcom and AP #Cavs pic.twitter.com/hLBiI1K0cy – 1:02 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
Lowe Post podcast:
@Ian Begley on the Knicks in the aftermath of missing out on Donovan Mitchell — what happened and what’s next? Then @Tim MacMahon on the Jazz angle, + in-depth preview of the Mavericks:
Apple: apple.co/3Rr0zRV
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Qs6FAa – 12:34 PM
Lowe Post podcast:
@Ian Begley on the Knicks in the aftermath of missing out on Donovan Mitchell — what happened and what’s next? Then @Tim MacMahon on the Jazz angle, + in-depth preview of the Mavericks:
Apple: apple.co/3Rr0zRV
Spotify: spoti.fi/3Qs6FAa – 12:34 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
🏀 Can Cleveland compete for a title with Donovan Mitchell?
🏀 Danny Ainge has the Jazz primed for future success
🏀 Victor Wembanyama coming to play in the U.S.
#TheMismatch: open.spotify.com/episode/4HVIMu… – 11:59 AM
🏀 Can Cleveland compete for a title with Donovan Mitchell?
🏀 Danny Ainge has the Jazz primed for future success
🏀 Victor Wembanyama coming to play in the U.S.
#TheMismatch: open.spotify.com/episode/4HVIMu… – 11:59 AM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
One hour until @Chris Fedor joins me on @getcallin to talk all things Donovan Mitchell and Cleveland.
Download and join us: callin.com/link/KWjabOAarq – 11:01 AM
One hour until @Chris Fedor joins me on @getcallin to talk all things Donovan Mitchell and Cleveland.
Download and join us: callin.com/link/KWjabOAarq – 11:01 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
🎂 Happy 26th birthday to Donovan Mitchell!
📊 345 GP, 23.9 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 4.5 APG
🎯 44.1 FG%, 36.1 3P%, 83.3 FT%
⭐️ 3x (2020-2022)
Mitchell is the only player in NBA history to average 35 PPG on 50/50/90 shooting splits in a postseason series (2020, First Round). pic.twitter.com/11akQ4WAXc – 9:01 AM
🎂 Happy 26th birthday to Donovan Mitchell!
📊 345 GP, 23.9 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 4.5 APG
🎯 44.1 FG%, 36.1 3P%, 83.3 FT%
⭐️ 3x (2020-2022)
Mitchell is the only player in NBA history to average 35 PPG on 50/50/90 shooting splits in a postseason series (2020, First Round). pic.twitter.com/11akQ4WAXc – 9:01 AM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Re-re-racking: Transaction Summer never ends in the NBA, so I’ve updated my annual 1-30 rankings of every team’s offseason to reflect the Donovan Mitchell trade, the KD/Kyrie not-trades (which moved the Nets up) & other late transactions. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3ev2p5R – 9:00 AM
Re-re-racking: Transaction Summer never ends in the NBA, so I’ve updated my annual 1-30 rankings of every team’s offseason to reflect the Donovan Mitchell trade, the KD/Kyrie not-trades (which moved the Nets up) & other late transactions. In @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3ev2p5R – 9:00 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon reacting to the Donovan Mitchell trade, implications for the Cavs and Jazz, what’s next for the Knicks, 2K ratings, what Montrezl Harrell adds to the loaded Sixers, and Victor Wembanyama is coming to America. open.spotify.com/episode/4HVIMu… – 2:56 AM
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon reacting to the Donovan Mitchell trade, implications for the Cavs and Jazz, what’s next for the Knicks, 2K ratings, what Montrezl Harrell adds to the loaded Sixers, and Victor Wembanyama is coming to America. open.spotify.com/episode/4HVIMu… – 2:56 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free pod: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Danny Leroux; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers: https://t.co/nd0QDiYROu
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/XxDO6jvwQc – 7:00 PM
Free pod: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Danny Leroux; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers: https://t.co/nd0QDiYROu
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/XxDO6jvwQc – 7:00 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Nate Duncan; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F
Listen: https://t.co/rDkIlbSiF4 pic.twitter.com/h2zqtkYeOk – 6:00 PM
Dunc’d On: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Nate Duncan; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F
Listen: https://t.co/rDkIlbSiF4 pic.twitter.com/h2zqtkYeOk – 6:00 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Wondering why the Jazz haven’t announced the Donovan Mitchell trade? Well, the physicals haven’t been completed by the Jazz yet. Sexton is set to arrive in UT this week, Markkanen is overseas so its a little tricky. Once physicals are done, the press release will come out – 5:35 PM
Wondering why the Jazz haven’t announced the Donovan Mitchell trade? Well, the physicals haven’t been completed by the Jazz yet. Sexton is set to arrive in UT this week, Markkanen is overseas so its a little tricky. Once physicals are done, the press release will come out – 5:35 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free pod: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Danny Leroux; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers: https://t.co/nd0QDiHgpU
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/WAvLR7Vr13 – 4:00 PM
Free pod: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Danny Leroux; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers: https://t.co/nd0QDiHgpU
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/XSgwN6kjka pic.twitter.com/WAvLR7Vr13 – 4:00 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
New Open Floor w/ @RohanNadkarni
-Cavs trade for Donovan Mitchell
-Top 5 Eastern Conf contenders
-asking for help for @JonathanTjarks and his family
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ope… – 3:40 PM
New Open Floor w/ @RohanNadkarni
-Cavs trade for Donovan Mitchell
-Top 5 Eastern Conf contenders
-asking for help for @JonathanTjarks and his family
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ope… – 3:40 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Donovan Mitchell was voice for change that the Jazz and Utah needed https://t.co/wiK2bJOUCo pic.twitter.com/ADbE5kluju – 3:37 PM
Donovan Mitchell was voice for change that the Jazz and Utah needed https://t.co/wiK2bJOUCo pic.twitter.com/ADbE5kluju – 3:37 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Nate Duncan; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F
Listen: https://t.co/rDkIlbSiF4 pic.twitter.com/8uNFZn7KE7 – 3:00 PM
Dunc’d On: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Nate Duncan; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F
Listen: https://t.co/rDkIlbSiF4 pic.twitter.com/8uNFZn7KE7 – 3:00 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck: The Donovan Mitchell trade, from the Cavs gamble, Jazz’s return, Knicks decision not to go all-in, more. Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e2 – 2:09 PM
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck: The Donovan Mitchell trade, from the Cavs gamble, Jazz’s return, Knicks decision not to go all-in, more. Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e2 – 2:09 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Tomorrow on @getcallin, we’ve got the excellent @Chris Fedor back to go even deeper on Cleveland’s blockbuster move to land Donovan Mitchell.
Download the app to ask us a question, all starting at Noon ET: callin.com/link/KWjabOAarq – 1:26 PM
Tomorrow on @getcallin, we’ve got the excellent @Chris Fedor back to go even deeper on Cleveland’s blockbuster move to land Donovan Mitchell.
Download the app to ask us a question, all starting at Noon ET: callin.com/link/KWjabOAarq – 1:26 PM
Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Dunc’d On: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Nate Duncan; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F
Listen: https://t.co/rDkIlbSiF4 pic.twitter.com/s7z5liD3h6 – 1:00 PM
Dunc’d On: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Nate Duncan; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/n4QLDC9m6F
Listen: https://t.co/rDkIlbSiF4 pic.twitter.com/s7z5liD3h6 – 1:00 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Four years ago, LeBron bolted for LA and sent #Cavs into another rebuild. There were missteps. Losing took its toll. But with adept drafting and shrewd chess-move trades like Kyrie Irving, Jarrett Allen & Donovan Mitchell, the rebuild is over
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/09/c… – 12:34 PM
Four years ago, LeBron bolted for LA and sent #Cavs into another rebuild. There were missteps. Losing took its toll. But with adept drafting and shrewd chess-move trades like Kyrie Irving, Jarrett Allen & Donovan Mitchell, the rebuild is over
cleveland.com/cavs/2022/09/c… – 12:34 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free pod: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Danny Leroux; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers: https://t.co/nd0QDiYROu
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/lQT7mnwv1E – 12:30 PM
Free pod: Donovan Mitchell Trade w/ @Danny Leroux; @Derek Bodner on the Sixers: https://t.co/nd0QDiYROu
Subscribe to Total Access for ad-free episodes of Dunc’d On, and much more: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/lQT7mnwv1E – 12:30 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Re-re-racking: when I put out my initial 1-30 NBA offseason rankings last month, Kevin Durant was still demanding a trade, and Donovan Mitchell was still in Utah. So, w/camps starting in a couple of weeks, we needed to update, and did so, in @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3euJ5W4 – 12:00 PM
Re-re-racking: when I put out my initial 1-30 NBA offseason rankings last month, Kevin Durant was still demanding a trade, and Donovan Mitchell was still in Utah. So, w/camps starting in a couple of weeks, we needed to update, and did so, in @TheAthletic: bit.ly/3euJ5W4 – 12:00 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
The debate of the merits of the Utah Jazz trading Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs instead of the Knicks rages on. What’s undeniable, Trib columnist @RobertGehrke points out, is that by doing the deal at all, the state of Utah lost a much-needed moral compass. sltrib.com/opinion/2022/0… – 11:08 AM
The debate of the merits of the Utah Jazz trading Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs instead of the Knicks rages on. What’s undeniable, Trib columnist @RobertGehrke points out, is that by doing the deal at all, the state of Utah lost a much-needed moral compass. sltrib.com/opinion/2022/0… – 11:08 AM
David Locke @DLocke09
LOCKED ON JAZZ on @YouTube debuts at 8:30
Join the chat and fellow Jazz fans
* Why all the name calling
* Donovan Mitchell’s legacy in Utah
* Kyrie in Cleveland to Don in Utah
https://t.co/fLFEzGXQN8 pic.twitter.com/MckPITAXmX – 10:07 AM
LOCKED ON JAZZ on @YouTube debuts at 8:30
Join the chat and fellow Jazz fans
* Why all the name calling
* Donovan Mitchell’s legacy in Utah
* Kyrie in Cleveland to Don in Utah
https://t.co/fLFEzGXQN8 pic.twitter.com/MckPITAXmX – 10:07 AM
Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
ICYMI from @chrispugh3: Donovan Mitchell remembers LeBron’s ‘The Decision’ well. He was there when it happened #Cavs @spidamitchell @LeBron James beaconjournal.com/story/sports/2… via @beaconjournal – 10:05 AM
ICYMI from @chrispugh3: Donovan Mitchell remembers LeBron’s ‘The Decision’ well. He was there when it happened #Cavs @spidamitchell @LeBron James beaconjournal.com/story/sports/2… via @beaconjournal – 10:05 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Why didn’t the #Thunder trade for Donovan Mitchell? Timing. Sometimes it is just bad timing.
#ThunderUp:
thunderousintentions.com/2022/09/06/did… – 9:04 AM
Why didn’t the #Thunder trade for Donovan Mitchell? Timing. Sometimes it is just bad timing.
#ThunderUp:
thunderousintentions.com/2022/09/06/did… – 9:04 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
The Cavaliers’ big trade last week was more personal and complex than maybe you realize. In acquiring Donovan Mitchell, they dealt the first face of the franchise, post LeBron. A Cleveland farewell to Collin Sexton, @The Athletic theathletic.com/3565663/2022/0… – 9:02 AM
The Cavaliers’ big trade last week was more personal and complex than maybe you realize. In acquiring Donovan Mitchell, they dealt the first face of the franchise, post LeBron. A Cleveland farewell to Collin Sexton, @The Athletic theathletic.com/3565663/2022/0… – 9:02 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
A look inside the Donovan Mitchell trade talks. Plus, Cavaliers updates on Caris LeVert’s extension talks, Kevin Love’s future, Ricky Rubio’s expected return, if LeBron James could return to Cleveland, and more with @Chris Fedor on the @Jorge Sierra podcast. hoopshype.com/lists/cavalier… – 9:01 AM
A look inside the Donovan Mitchell trade talks. Plus, Cavaliers updates on Caris LeVert’s extension talks, Kevin Love’s future, Ricky Rubio’s expected return, if LeBron James could return to Cleveland, and more with @Chris Fedor on the @Jorge Sierra podcast. hoopshype.com/lists/cavalier… – 9:01 AM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Ok, one more time before vacation, it’s time to open the mailbag! After the Donovan Mitchell trade, what’s on your mind Jazz fans? – 8:39 PM
Ok, one more time before vacation, it’s time to open the mailbag! After the Donovan Mitchell trade, what’s on your mind Jazz fans? – 8:39 PM
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“The Jazz had so many great moments with Donovan over the past five years as he developed into a perennial All-Star,” said Owner Ryan Smith. “But just as important was the lasting impact he made in Utah. He is an amazing human and touched the lives of so many through his engagement in the community. Our entire organization wishes him every success in his future. Once a Jazzman, always a Jazzman.” -via NBA.com / September 8, 2022
“It was clear that in order to optimize our opportunity to create a team that could truly contend and establish sustained success, we needed to transition our roster,” said Jazz CEO of Basketball Danny Ainge. “In trading Rudy and now Donovan, it was a rare opportunity to maximize our ability to get quality talent and picks to best position us moving forward. We have a plan in place to help us assemble the championship team our fans deserve. It will take time to craft our roster. We all understand the work ahead and are committed to our vision.” -via NBA.com / September 8, 2022
“I’ve seen some report, forgive me I can’t remember who, said ‘Well, the Jazz were upset Donovan Mitchell maybe wasn’t all-in forever with Utah and as punishment we’re going to send him to a place he doesn’t want to go do,’” Windhorst said on Wednesday’s episode of The Lowe Post podcast. “Emotions can play into this. I’ve been assured by the Utah side that, ’No, look, we’re mature people. Yes, we were upset by particularly the Mavs’ game incident, but we’re not going to make decisions based on those kind of things that now happened four months ago or whatever. We’ve made the best deal possible.’” -via ESPN / September 8, 2022