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Donovan Mitchell · 1 month agoShaquille O'Neal declares Cavs-Thunder Finals a 'fact'

The NBA is almost halfway through the season, and there are predictions going around on who might be in the Finals later this year. Shaquille O’Neal has already put in his parlay, and it was the two teams with the best record in the league: the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. “OKC and […]

Donovan Mitchell · 1 month agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell sends strong message to media after big win vs. Thunder

It was another spectacular night as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, 129-122, in what some have called a possible NBA Finals preview. As the Cavs hope to have a handful of All-Stars on their team, their frontman in Donovan Mitchell boasted a strong message focused towards the media after […]

Donovan Mitchell · 1 month agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell makes clear Jarrett Allen request after Thunder takedown

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been the cream of the crop in the NBA all season long, and their Wednesday night 129-122 win over the streaking Oklahoma City Thunder has only cemented that fact. It was a tough game, as is the case every time any team faces the Thunder, but the Cavs pulled out all […]

Donovan Mitchell · 1 month agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell drops 'ultimate' truth bomb on Thunder showdown

All-Star Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavs will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder as the two teams with the best records in the NBA face-off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Cavs’ Evan Mobley continues to make his All-Star case while the Thunder continue their 15-game winning streak. For Mitchell, it’s an ideal challenge. He talked […]

Donovan Mitchell · 1 month agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland make Evan Mobley's All-Star case after win vs. Mavericks

As the Cleveland Cavaliers continue to dominate in the NBA, part of the reason has been the performance of big man Evan Mobley in his fourth season. As Mobley is getting the help of Cavaliers teammates like Jarrett Allen, he has also received All-Star attention from people such as Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. So […]

Donovan Mitchell · 1 month agoCavs set wild franchise scoring record vs Nuggets

The Cleveland Cavaliers kept it rolling on Friday night, improving to 27-4 with a 149-135 victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. In the process, the Cavs made franchise history. Their 149 points are the most ever in regulation. Via Cavs Notes: “The Cavs’ 149 PTS tonight are also their most points EVER scored […]

Donovan Mitchell · 1 month agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell grabs attention with 3-word post before Nuggets clash

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell caught fans’ attention on social media ahead of Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets. After classic battles on Christmas Day between the Golden State Warriors and the Cavs over the years, Cleveland is not in this year’s marquee matchups. However, Mitchell hopes that changes will happen in 2025. Mitchell and […]

Donovan Mitchell · 2 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell reacts to unfortunate Isaac Okoro injury

Amid the best regular-season start Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers have seen in years, Isaac Okoro suffered a shoulder injury in the second half of the Cavs’ 130-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets. Many players are battling injuries, such as Max Strus, who missed the Cavs’ victory against the Nets due to a right […]

Donovan Mitchell · 2 months agoHow Cavs star Donovan Mitchell just 'shut up group chat, teammates'

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is one of the most electric players in the Association. Earlier in his career, the 28-year-old won the Slam Dunk Contest, but he doesn’t rise above the rim too often these days. Is that a choice? It appears so. The Cavs star got up on Monday night, throwing down a […]

Donovan Mitchell · 2 months agoIsaac Okoro injury the only bummer of Cavs' epic win over Nuggets

The Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed a statement victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Thursday evening, but they lost a key player in the process. Cavs forward Isaac Okoro suffered a knee injury and had to exit early, per Chris Fedor. That being said, it doesn’t appear to be serious. Okoro is listed as […]

Donovan Mitchell · 2 months agoCavs star Donovan Mitchell's hilarious response to Juan Soto free agency rumors

Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell is an avid New York Mets fan following Juan Soto’s free-agency decision slowly unfolding through MLB rumors and opinions. The New York native isn’t shy about his fandom. During baseball season, Mitchell posted about the Mets on social media over the summer. He’s also likely hoping Soto will ultimately sign […]

Donovan Mitchell · 2 months agoCavs can breathe easy after Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland injury scares

The Cleveland Cavaliers fans held their breath for a moment during their latest matchup against the Washington Wizards as Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell suffered injuries. At the beginning of the third quarter, Mitchell injured his right shoulder and left the game for a minute, but came into the game. Afterward, Mitchell shared an update on […]

Donovan Mitchell · 2 months agoCavs get important Caris LeVert injury update for Hawks game

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to improve to 18-2 when they face the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Cup on Friday afternoon. But, the Cavs could be without a key role player for the fifth game in a row. Caris LeVert is listed as questionable here due to knee inflammation, per the NBA’s Injury […]

Donovan Mitchell · 2 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell drops NSFW truth bombs on Darius Garland relationship

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell recently opened up about his relationship with teammate Darius Garland. After Mitchell shared his offseason conversation with coach Kenny Atkinson, he talked about his basketball connection with his backcourt mate in Garland. Mitchell believes that sharing that bond is vital for a team’s long-term success, per The Athletic’s Sam Amick. […]

Donovan Mitchell · 2 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell fires back at idea he got J.B. Bickerstaff fired

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell and head coach Kenny Atkinson’s meeting laid the groundwork for what we see in a 17-1 team despite the assumption that the All-Star had a say in firing former Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Bickerstaff was relieved of his duties following the Cavs’ 4-1 second-round loss to the Boston Celtics in […]

Donovan Mitchell · 2 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell, Kenny Atkinson meeting that sparked $150 million extension

When Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell signed a three-year, $150.8 million extension, it cemented his future with head coach Kenny Atkinson and the franchise’s new direction toward contending in the Eastern Conference. Then, the Cavs re-signed their core, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, and Issac Okoro, all stemming from a vital conversation between Mitchell and Cleveland’s […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoDonovan Mitchell hits major career milestone during Pelicans game

The Cleveland Cavaliers hot start to the 2024-25 season hit a minor roadblock following their loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. But the team regrouped with a win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. During the Cavs game against the Pelicans, Donovan Mitchell reached a new career milestone. Donovan Mitchell reached the 12,000 […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs' Evan Mobley makes confident declaration after Celtics loss

While the Cleveland Cavaliers were hoping to keep their undefeated streak, they got their first loss of the season Tuesday night to the Boston Celtics, 120-117. Cavs star Evan Mobley was confident going into the game as he spoke about the team’s performance following the defeat. Despite the loss, Cleveland would not go without a […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland join forces to make NBA history amid 15-0 start

The Cleveland Cavaliers can’t be stopped. The Cavs extended their scorching streak to start the 2024-25 NBA regular season with a 128-114 win over LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday. With that victory, Cleveland has improved to 15-0 and retained its status as the only undefeated team standing in […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoWhy Donovan Mitchell is out vs. Hornets as Cavs go for 15-0

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the only undefeated team left in the NBA with a 15-0 record, and many are wondering how long they can keep the streak going. Their next opponent is the Charlotte Hornets, who just came off of a big win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately for the Cavs, they won’t have the […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoThe Donovan Mitchell trick the Cavs are using amid historic 14-0 start

While the Cleveland Cavaliers keep making history with their 14-0 record to start the season, there has been some analysis of how they are getting the job done. As the Cavs are coming off another victory over the Bulls, star Donovan Mitchell has been exceptional to start the season as his usage has been a […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs' Kenny Atkinson makes NBA history in Cleveland win over Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers can’t stop winning. On Friday night, they improved their NBA-best start to the season to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls. With the win, the Cavs also improved to 1-0 in NBA Cup group play and have their eyes firmly set on the final bracket and a trip to […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs make franchise history with wild 1st quarter vs Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on fire to start the 2024-25 NBA season, and they showed no signs of slowing down on Friday night. In their NBA Cup opener against the Chicago Bulls, the Cavs went crazy in the first quarter, scoring 49 points in the opening 12 minutes to open up an early lead. The […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoWhy Donovan Mitchell apologized to Cavs fans after moving to 13-0

On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a valiant effort from the terribly undermanned Philadelphia 76ers that was missing all three of its stars to extend their winning streak to 13 to start the season with a 114-106 win. There have not been too many teams in NBA history to win at least 13 games […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoDonovan Mitchell's insane heroics to keep Cavs unbeaten have fans going bonkers

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the story of the 2024-25 NBA season so far, as they’re off to a red-hot undefeated start. That hot streak figured to keep going when the Cavs took on a Philadelphia 76ers squad that is missing Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Paul George. However, the 76ers made things tough on the […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs guard Darius Garland's hot start results in NBA wide recognition

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a blistering start to the 2024-25 season. The Cavs improved to 11-0 with their Nov. 9 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Of course, Donovan Mitchell has been at the center of Cleveland’s success, but Darius Garland has gone on a run that has earned him high praise from the NBA. […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoJeff Teague dishes on why Cavs' Donovan Mitchell is better than Anthony Edwards

Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavs beat the New Orleans Pelicans 131-122 to improve to 9-0, the greatest start to a regular season in franchise history. Mitchell and the 2024-25 Cavs topped the LeBron era for the impressive feat, which has put the rest of the league on notice, and NBA analyst alike, such as […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell sounds off on 'outrageous' officiating

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their scorching start to the 2024-25 NBA season on Wednesday evening with a road win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Donovan Mitchell has been brilliant so far on the young season, and that continued on Wednesday as the star scored 29 points in the road victory, which pushed Cleveland’s record to […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs guard Darius Garland admits 'head is free' after clutch Bucks win

The Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed a huge win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday evening, improving them to 8-0. The Cavs and Thunder are the only unbeaten teams in the Assocation. Darius Garland balled out in this one, scoring 39 points and making history in the process with his stellar performance. This is the team’s best […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell joins Kyrie Irving with latest Player of the Week feat

The Cleveland Cavaliers have gotten off to a red hot start to the 2024-25 NBA season, which continued with Monday evening’s thrilling win over the Milwaukee Bucks at home. The Cavs now sit at a perfect 8-0 thanks in no small part to the incredible play of shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who hit the game […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell gets MVP endorsement from Richard Jefferson

The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to the NBA’s hottest start, and Donovan Mitchell’s brilliance has been the driving factor. Cleveland is 5-0 with wins over the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week. Mitchell has averaged 23.8 points and 5.0 assists on 50/38/72 shooting splits despite playing a career-low 30.2 minutes per […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs' undefeated start comes with eye-popping stats

The Cleveland Cavaliers are rolling to begin the 2024-25 season. Alongside the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Cavs are the only other undefeated team in the Association, sitting at 5-0. While their first three opponents, the Raptors, Pistons, and Wizards, weren’t the most difficult, Kenny Atkinson’s squad just beat the Knicks and the Lakers on Wednesday […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell inaugurates new 'DON' school athletic center

The Cleveland Cavaliers are rising up the NBA rankings after an undefeated first week of action, led by continued excellence from Donovan Mitchell and noticeable improvement from point guard Darius Garland. The Cavs most recently picked up a win on the road against the New York Knicks, a team that has tortured them over the […]

Donovan Mitchell · 3 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell sends harsh message to Darius Garland haters

The Cleveland Cavaliers remain one of the few undefeated teams in the Association. On Monday night, they improved to 4-0 with a 110-104 victory over the New York Knicks. The Cavs were led by Darius Garland in this matchup, who had a career night with 34 points. Garland has faced his fair share of criticism […]

Donovan Mitchell · 4 months agoDonovan Mitchell gets 100% real on Cavs contract extension

While Cleveland Cavs superstar Donovan Mitchell is enjoying the Cleveland Guardians’ playoff push in the MLB Playoffs, he’s gearing up for an exciting upcoming season. Mitchell inked a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension during the offseason, securing his NBA future with the Cavs and giving him peace of mind over the summer he hadn’t anticipated. […]

Donovan Mitchell · 4 months agoDonovan Mitchell, Georges Niang react to unexpected Guardians hero's HR

The Cleveland Cavaliers begin their 2024-25 NBA season in less than a week, but players are still keeping their eye on another local team during the MLB playoffs. Donovan Mitchell and Georges Niang were left stunned, just like all of Ontario Street, when the Guardians earned one of their most electrifying victories of the last […]

Donovan Mitchell · 4 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell slighted by Charles Barkley in Top 50 ranking

The Cleveland Cavaliers are inching closer to their 2024-25 regular season debut. The Cavs will enter the campaign highly touted with top players returning to their team, including Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell received an interesting ranking from Charles Barkley ahead of the year. Charles Barkley released a list of his top 21 to […]

Donovan Mitchell · 4 months agoDonovan Mitchell's bold Cavs championship take ahead of 2024-25 season

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell agreed to a three-year,$150.3 million extension, securing his future with the Cavs as they pursue their second championship in over eight years. In his recovery from a left calf injury, Mitchell is eager to begin the regular season. Proclaiming the 2024-25 Cavs are championship contenders when asked about the Cavs’ […]

Donovan Mitchell · 4 months agoDonovan Mitchell's stunned 4-word reaction to Pete Alonso's HR in Mets-Brewers

Although Donovan Mitchell is only 28 years old, he has lived through an abundance of pitfalls and heartbreak during his New York Mets fandom. His father has worked with the MLB franchise for 25 years, so the Cleveland Cavaliers star has been bound to loyalty and agony for much of his baseball-watching life. On Thursday […]

Donovan Mitchell · 4 months agoCavs' Donovan Mitchell gets roasted by Kendrick Perkins

Donovan Mitchell has turned the Cleveland Cavaliers into a playoff team again after the departure of LeBron James ahead of the 2018-2019 season. However, pundits still don’t fully trust that the dynamic scorer can lead the team past the second round, having lost last season to the eventual champions Boston Celtics in five games. For […]