Donovan Mitchell addresses contract extension rumors
The 12 points and eight assists Mitchell tallied in 32 minutes in the Cavs’ 117-114 win over Philadelphia preceded his first media ability since he went out and, also, since Niang and Gilbert each put it out there that they thought Mitchell would remain a Cav. “I thought Georges said I was going to the Mets,” Mitchell said, coyly. “I think the biggest thing for me, as I said before to you earlier, I mean obviously you have to ask the question, but my focus is I got a lot of things to focus on outside of that right now. I’ve got to focus on myself, getting back for this group, focus on us getting over this stretch, continuing to be ready when it comes time. “So, I’ll handle that when it comes, and I understand you gotta ask that question and I’ll give you the same answer.”
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
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Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
Donovan Mitchell: masked man. Photo: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com/?utm_campaign=… pic.twitter.com/vVyrHhaQQA – 9:21 PM
Donovan Mitchell: masked man. Photo: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com/?utm_campaign=… pic.twitter.com/vVyrHhaQQA – 9:21 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
#Cavs just look so much better offensively when Donovan Mitchell is on the floor. – 7:52 PM
#Cavs just look so much better offensively when Donovan Mitchell is on the floor. – 7:52 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Donovan Mitchell isn’t wearing a protective mask in pregame shooting. – 7:22 PM
Donovan Mitchell isn’t wearing a protective mask in pregame shooting. – 7:22 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
Both Caris LeVert (wrist) and Craig Porter Jr. (illness) are inactive. Donovan Mitchell (nose, knee) returns after missing 13 of the last 15 games. He’ll be forced into backup PG duties, ready or not. – 7:21 PM
Both Caris LeVert (wrist) and Craig Porter Jr. (illness) are inactive. Donovan Mitchell (nose, knee) returns after missing 13 of the last 15 games. He’ll be forced into backup PG duties, ready or not. – 7:21 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
CAVS • SIXERS • ROUND 4
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Donovan Mitchell is back! But they’ll be without Caris LeVert, Dean Wade and Craig Porter Jr. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/LrkXvd3sj6 – 6:55 PM
CAVS • SIXERS • ROUND 4
@MrCavalier34 and I get you started with #Cavs Live on CW43 WUAB!
Donovan Mitchell is back! But they’ll be without Caris LeVert, Dean Wade and Craig Porter Jr. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/LrkXvd3sj6 – 6:55 PM
Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
BREAKING: Spida senses are tingling… Donovan Mitchell returns to the starting lineup for the Cavaliers tonight. Photo: John Kuntz, cleveland.com pic.twitter.com/e5GTe2lHKw – 6:53 PM
BREAKING: Spida senses are tingling… Donovan Mitchell returns to the starting lineup for the Cavaliers tonight. Photo: John Kuntz, cleveland.com pic.twitter.com/e5GTe2lHKw – 6:53 PM
Bob Finnan @BobCavsinsider
G Donovan Mitchell is expected to make his return tonight vs. Philly. He’s listed as questionable with a broken nose. – 5:19 PM
G Donovan Mitchell is expected to make his return tonight vs. Philly. He’s listed as questionable with a broken nose. – 5:19 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Today’s The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN and @TimBontemps discusses Joel Embiid’s pending return, messiness in Minnesota, Paul George and Donovan Mitchell summer decisions, the red-hot Houston Rockets and more youtu.be/cgkzWAn-FI4?si… – 2:16 PM
Today’s The Hoop Collective with @WindhorstESPN and @TimBontemps discusses Joel Embiid’s pending return, messiness in Minnesota, Paul George and Donovan Mitchell summer decisions, the red-hot Houston Rockets and more youtu.be/cgkzWAn-FI4?si… – 2:16 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Today’s Beyond the Arc live on YouTube at 2 pm ET/11am PT w/ @CoachAvery6 & @sportsreiter
-Embiid’s imminent return
-can Donovan Mitchell boost the Cavs?
-SGA’s MVP case
-Wemby’s historic defensive numbers
Join us here:
youtube.com/live/kvk9tJRlk… – 1:50 PM
Today’s Beyond the Arc live on YouTube at 2 pm ET/11am PT w/ @CoachAvery6 & @sportsreiter
-Embiid’s imminent return
-can Donovan Mitchell boost the Cavs?
-SGA’s MVP case
-Wemby’s historic defensive numbers
Join us here:
youtube.com/live/kvk9tJRlk… – 1:50 PM
Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
On today’s episode of the @WineGoldTalkPod, hosts Ethan Sands (@EjElite1) and @ChrisFedor speculate on whether Donovan Mitchell will wear a black face mask and the potential theatrics that could come with it. Listen: l.cleveland.com/xcM5dm?utm_cam… pic.twitter.com/vW4D4wQhzU – 1:03 PM
On today’s episode of the @WineGoldTalkPod, hosts Ethan Sands (@EjElite1) and @ChrisFedor speculate on whether Donovan Mitchell will wear a black face mask and the potential theatrics that could come with it. Listen: l.cleveland.com/xcM5dm?utm_cam… pic.twitter.com/vW4D4wQhzU – 1:03 PM
More on this storyline
To be clear, both men were responding to questions from various media outlets. First, Niang said on Ryen Russillo’s podcast: “From the vibes I get around here and from when I was with (Mitchell in Utah) and the experiences over there, I would lean towards (Mitchell) being a Cavalier for a long time. That’s just my personal thought. That has nothing to do with what he’s going to do because he’s his own person, but I think he genuinely enjoys this organization, the situation that he’s in, how it can continue to help grow his career and how it can affect his ability to win.” -via The Athletic / March 30, 2024
Serena Winters: Donovan Mitchell returns back to the starting lineup for the Cavs tonight! -via Twitter @SerenaWinters / March 29, 2024
Serena Winters: Donovan Mitchell has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow’s game against Philly. Full injury report below. pic.twitter.com/wVpBZ83tuO -via Twitter @SerenaWinters / March 28, 2024