Donovan Mitchell

Identifying the Jordan Poole-CJ McCollum trade as a negative move for the New Orleans Pelicans? Yeah, I’d say that was a good call. The Sacramento Kings’ moves for Dennis Schröder and Dario Šarić were verifiable failures that resulted in one of the league’s worst records. And the Toronto Raptors’ extension for Jakob Poeltl has aged like milk. As for the other two, it’s a mixed bag. The jury is still out on the Miami Heat’s decision to salary dump Haywood Highsmith, given that the Brooklyn Net...

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter training camp with a dramatically reshaped roster and unmistakable championship pressure. Donovan Mitchell received a four-year maximum extension, James Harden returned on a three-year deal and Cleveland sacrificed an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to acquire Peyton Watson. Those moves strengthened the Cavaliers, but they also made the roster expensive and reduced […] The post 3 Cavs on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared ...

Some new-look NBA teams are known for their offense, but the Miami Heat revamp prioritized defense. Heat guard Davion Mitchell emphasized the assets they had on defense, from backcourt to frontcourt. “We have three, really four [great defenders], with Wiggs. There are some matchups he guards the best player,” Mitchell said, per Barry Jackson. Mitchell […] The post Davion Mitchell says defense will drive new-look Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Knicks kept almost everyone who mattered during their championship run. Whether “almost” is enough to win another one is the question. In its 2026-27 Knicks preview, ESPN noted that nine of New York’s top 10 playoff rotation members are returning. The exception is Mitchell Robinson, who joined the rival Celtics after owner James Dolan […] The post ESPN: Knicks remain contenders, but repeat comes with warning signs appeared first on Hoops Wire.

With John Konchar off the board, the Heat are likely to keep the 15th spot on their standard roster open, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald tweets. Konchar signed an Exhibit 9 contract this week with the Knicks, rather than waiting on a firm offer from the Heat, who according to Jackson intrigued some members […]

The Cavaliers are promoting Brandon Weems, who has been with the team for the past decade, to serve as general manager, sources told ESPN

Davion Mitchell says Miami Heat president Pat Riley made it clear that improving his conditioning and reducing his body fat must be a priority heading into the 2026-27 season. Mitchell revealed that Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra did not focus on basketball during his end-of-season exit meeting after the Heat’s 2025-26 campaign. Instead, their […] The post Davion Mitchell says Pat Riley told him to lose weight appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Cavaliers know what they have in Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Peyton Watson is the mystery. Mack Perry of Cavaliers On SI made the case that Watson could become Cleveland’s biggest X-factor this season. That’s Perry’s assessment, not a prediction from the organization. It’s also difficult to argue with. Watson […] The post Peyton Watson could be Cavs’ biggest X-factor appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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The Celtics signed Robinson to address their center depth in the offseason.

Donovan Mitchell makes his feelings known about Klay Thompson, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat.

Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson explained why he missed Tuesday's introductory press conference with his new team.

Fans were aghast when ESPN did not include the Miami Heat among the top contenders in the Eastern Conference despite adding Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason. Aside from Antetokounmpo, the Heat also retooled their core with Bobby Portis, Klay Thompson, and Tim Hardaway Jr., joining Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson. On […] The post Gilbert Arenas rants about Heat being No. 1 seed, Bam Adebayo vs. Khris Middleton appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Willie Green, Garrett Temple, Joe Boylan, Drew Williamson, Mody Maor, Rob Fodor and Sam Hershberger will serve as assistant coaches under Mavericks first-year head coach Dusty May this season, the team announced in a press release. They will work alongside Nate Mitchell, who joins the organization in a dual role as an assistant coach and […]

Zach Weiss of Cavaliers on SI identified increased three-point volume as Evan Mobley’s next major offensive step. The numbers support the premise. Mobley attempted 3.2 three-pointers per game in each of the past two seasons, although his accuracy fell from 37 percent in 2024-25 to 29 percent last year. He improved to 34 percent while attempting […] The post Cavs Notes: Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Mario Chalmers likes what Davion Mitchell brings to the Miami Heat, but he currently views him as better suited for a backup point guard role. Mitchell has shown plenty of ability, particularly with his defensive pressure, but Chalmers wants to see more from him as a primary playmaker before considering him the answer at point […] The post Mario Chalmers likes Davion Mitchell’s backup fit appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The New York Knicks are just over a month away from kicking off their 2026 NBA title defense. The Knicks will be returning most of their championship core from a year ago, although Mitchell Robinson did depart in free agency for the rival Boston Celtics, with Andre Drummond replacing him as the Knicks’ backup big […] The post Ex-Nuggets NBA champion, Warriors draft bust among Knicks’ next round of training camp signings appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mike Conley has joined the Boston Celtics with a clear objective: help a new-look roster compete for a championship while providing veteran leadership to a team that underwent significant changes this offseason. Conley officially met the media Tuesday alongside Paul George, Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla after arriving in Boston. The veteran point guard signed […] The post Mike Conley explains why he chose Celtics appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Expectations are high for the Miami Heat heading into the 2026-27 NBA season following their blockbuster trade for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo immediately elevates the Heat into contending status, although considering that there are plenty of other contending teams in the Eastern Conference, the road ahead for this team is not going to be […] The post Davion Mitchell already declares Heat ‘champions’ amid Giannis hype appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cavaliers wanted Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland for the long haul. The bill for making that happen is what has ESPN’s Ben Golliver raising an eyebrow. Mitchell signed a four-year, $273 million maximum extension this offseason, a deal that Golliver wrote “deserves more scrutiny.” The numbers are certainly enormous. Mitchell will earn more than $60 […] The post Donovan Mitchell’s $273 million Cavs extension called ‘a bit ominous’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.