Mitchell is currently unavailable, but he may be available soon.
The four-time All-Star has two years remaining on his contract and the Cavaliers will be forced to explore his market if he declines an extension next summer.
Cleveland needs to take a step forward this year to keep him long-term, and the pressure is on.
The Miami Heat will falter and hope the two sides cannot come to an agreement.
That won’t help them in the 2023-24 campaign, but Pat Riley and company can keep the powder dry for next summer with Mitchell at the top of their wish list.
The 26-year-old is having arguably the best season of his career as he averages 28.
3 points, 4.
4 assists, 4.
3 rebounds and 1.
5 steals in 35.
8 minutes .
Mitchell took the Cavaliers to the playoffs for the first time since LeBron left and had the most productive year of his career.
He would fit in well alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo and could push the Heat over the mountain.
Pat Riley wants another star to bring him his third championship in Miami.
The move from Tyler Herro to Donovan Mitchell could be the move that turns up the heat, but are they willing to wait a year?
If not, Riley could try to release a star in the final year of his contract.