BREAKING: Donovan Mitchell Traded to Lakers in Blockbuster Deal Worth Over $160 Million
In a stunning move that shakes the landscape of the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have acquired All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a blockbuster trade that signals their full commitment to winning another championship during the twilight of LeBron James’ career.
The deal, finalized early Monday morning, sends Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, a 2025 first-round pick, a 2027 unprotected first-round pick, and a 2029 pick swap to Cleveland in exchange for Mitchell, who is coming off one of the best seasons of his career.
Mitchell, 28, averaged 26.8 points, 6.1 assists, and 4.3 rebounds last season while leading the Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference semifinals. He joins a star-studded Lakers lineup that already features LeBron James and Anthony Davis, forming a new “Big Three” in Los Angeles.
> “We’re all-in,” Lakers GM Rob Pelinka said during a press conference at Crypto.com Arena. “This is a move not just for now, but for the future. Donovan brings elite scoring, energy, and leadership. He’s the perfect complement to our core.”
