The Los Angeles Lakers have some work to do if the team hopes to land a third star to pair with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Los Angeles continues to be mentioned as a potential landing spot for Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell.
It remains to be seen if the Cavs are willing to move Mitchell in the coming months with all eyes on a potential extension for the five-time All-Star. Bleacher Report put together a trade idea for every team who did not make the NBA finals. The Lakers pitch is being termed as a “modest offer” for Mitchell with Austin Reaves as one of the key players in the deal.
Los Angeles sends Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Jalen Hood-Schifino, two first-round picks (2029, 2031) and a 2026 first-round pick swap to Cleveland. In return, Mitchell heads to the Lakers to potentially star alongside James and Davis. Los Angeles has been reluctant to move Reaves, but it is hard to argue with landing a star like Mitchell.
Lakers Rumors: LA Trading for Donovan Mitchell Could Hinge on Star Pushing His Way From Cavaliers to Hollywood
Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes makes the argument that Mitchell has some control over his trade destination. Few teams are going to want to give up a lot of assets for Mitchell without assurance that the guard will sign a contract extension.
