The 27-year-old Donovan Mitchell has been involved in trade negotiations for years. He was eventually transferred from the Utah Jazz to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2022–23 offseason. However, the trade rumors still continue, and now many speculate that Mitchell is still eyeing the new team. The Cavaliers have a competitive Eastern Conference team. However, they suffered a disappointing first-round playoff exit against the New York Knicks last season. Now several analysts speculate that Mitchell might get traded to the Knicks and play along with stars like Jalen Brunson and Joe Ingles. Let’s have a look at five reasons why “Spida” could be part of the Knicks franchise.
Donovan’s contract
Mitchell is on a friendly deal and he still has three years left on his current contract. The final year is a player option. He is set to make $32.6 million this season and $34.8 million next season. It would be easy to match those numbers in a trade deal. They are not very high in terms of his talent level. This would allow the Knicks to put the pieces around themselves before offering an extension.
Mitchell can be a big acquisition for Knicks
The Knicks had eyes on several free agents. They were about to sign Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Instead, they moved across town to Brooklyn. Knicks fans have consistently been deprived of a superstar player. Donovan may finally be the acquisition they are looking for. He would constantly become the team’s biggest star. He could become even bigger in the biggest market in the league.
Mitchell is a consistent player
Donovan Mitchell is one of the top scorers in the league. His current averages are 28.3 points, 4.4 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. If “Spida” becomes a part of the Knicks, he will definitely bring success to the team. He has always been consistent in his performances and only makes them better every year.
He could fit well with Brunson
Mitchell is a versatile point guard and he could fit in well next to Jalen Brunson. Both players have great abilities to handle the ball and Brunson can play a similar style to how Darius Garland plays with Mitchell in Cleveland. It can also be beneficial to split up the two players’ time during games. This will allow the Knicks to always have a significant point guard on the floor.
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