Cleveland Cavaliers acquire Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell in blockbuster trade

Donovan Mitchell trade to Cavs makes Celtics' East title defense harder

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Mitchell’s pull-up three-point shooting and pick-and-roll prowess should be a boon to the Cavs’ attack.

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He also gives the team a much better staggering option for the second unit.

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Donovan Mitchell is three-time All-Star guard

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This exchange may not make Cleveland a title competitor,

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still it brings a lothem t nearer than some other sensible move (save for another LeBron choice)

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