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After being knocked out of the NBA playoffs by the top-seeded Boston Celtics, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the team’s immediate future became a hot topic of discussion, and there was much uncertainty heading into the NBA offseason.
A lot of that attention was directed at superstar guard Donovan Mitchell, who will likely be offered a lucrative long-term contract extension by the team this summer, and if he refuses to sign it, most believe he will be traded before next season.
If Mitchell does end up signing the extension, the trade speculation will come to an end, but then things will ramp up regarding Darius Garland’s future with the team as he will likely be dealt elsewhere, with Jarrett Allen potentially joining him in a deal or traded in another deal.
At one point in time, the four best players on the Cavaliers were considered an intimidating sight for opposing teams, with Mitchell, Garland, Allen, and Evan Mobley thought to make up one of the most promising and most talented foursomes in the league.
That is no longer the case.
The consensus is that this group simply doesn’t work in Cleveland, prompting ESPN’s Brian Windhorst to believe they won’t be back together next season, via ESPN Cleveland.
“I would be stunned if these four guys were back [together] for next year,” Windhorst said.
“I would be stunned if these 4 guys were back [together] for next year,” – @WindhorstESPN on the Cavs potentially bringing back their Core 4. pic.twitter.com/6arVRtlbnD
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) May 31, 2024
With the Cavaliers’ offseason just starting, there’s a lot that can happen between now and the start of the season in October.
Obviously, a lot hinges on Mitchell’s upcoming decision, but one thing seems for sure: There will be some drastic changes in Cleveland this summer.
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