Teams Are Calling About Donovan Mitchell - But the Cavaliers Aren’t Picking Up Just Yet
The NBA trade rumor mill is heating up, and once again, Donovan Mitchell’s name is circulating. According to league sources, multiple teams have reached out to the Cleveland Cavaliers to gauge whether the All-Star guard is available. But here's the key: as of now, Cleveland isn’t showing signs of making a move - unless Mitchell himself initiates it.
The Cavaliers are sitting at 16-14, a record that’s respectable but far from dominant in a competitive Eastern Conference. That kind of middle-of-the-pack standing tends to spark interest from rival front offices looking for a potential shake-up candidate.
And when that team happens to have a player averaging over 30 points a night? The phones are going to ring.
Mitchell has been electric this season - 30.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists per game, all while shooting nearly 50% from the field. He’s hitting at a 38.9% clip from deep and knocking down his free throws at an 85% rate.
That’s elite efficiency for a high-usage scorer. Simply put, he’s been one of the most productive offensive players in the league this year, and teams are taking notice.
But here’s where things get interesting: despite the inquiries, Mitchell and Evan Mobley are reportedly off-limits in trade talks. That’s not just speculation - it’s coming from well-connected league insiders. Unless Mitchell himself asks out, Cleveland doesn’t appear eager to entertain offers.
And that makes sense when you look at the bigger picture. The Cavaliers have been building around a core of Mitchell, Mobley, Darius Garland, and Jarrett Allen since acquiring Mitchell from Utah back in 2022.
The results? Mixed, but promising enough to stay the course - at least for now.
They posted the best record in the East last season, only to fall to the Indiana Pacers in the second round. The year before, it was a first-round exit to the Knicks. And while Cleveland has yet to break through to the conference finals with this group, there’s still belief in the upside - especially with a player like Mitchell leading the charge.
The 29-year-old has averaged 26.8 points per game since donning a Cavaliers jersey. And even though there were expectations back in 2022 that he might land with the Knicks - his hometown team - Mitchell has consistently expressed his appreciation for Cleveland, both as a city and as a franchise. That commitment was backed up in July 2024, when he signed a three-year, $150 million extension to stay with the team.
So where does that leave things?
Right now, Mitchell remains the centerpiece of Cleveland’s plans. He’s playing at an All-NBA level, he’s under contract, and he’s not asking out.
That’s not the profile of a player on the verge of being moved. Still, in the NBA, things can change quickly - especially when stars are involved.
For now, though, the Cavaliers are holding firm. They’re not shopping Donovan Mitchell.
They’re not dangling him in trade talks. Teams can keep calling - but unless Mitchell decides it’s time for a new chapter, Cleveland isn’t answering.