NBA Trade Rumors: Could the Miami Heat be considered in the driver’s seat to land Donovan Mitchell this offseason via trade?
Even after the Cleveland Cavaliers stole Game 2 in Boston in the Eastern Conference semifinals, there’s still an overall belief that short of a miraculous run to the conference finals or NBA Finals, Donovan Mitchell could very much demand a trade this summer. With just one year left on his contract and no real progression on a contract extension with the Cavs, there’s no predicting what will transpire this summer between Cleveland and Mitchell.
But with the way this season has gone for Mitchell and the Cavs, more would assume that a bidding war via trade is more likely than a contract extension. Again, anything can happen. If Mitchell would demand a trade, though, there may be one team that could be sitting in an early pole position. And that’s the Miami Heat.
According to a recent report, Mitchell has a strong relationship with Bam Adebayo and would have Miami “high” on his list of destinations if he were to ask for a trade
