The Los Angeles Lakers are considering the possibility of acquiring Donovan Mitchell in the summer, with sources indicating that this belief is complicating their decision-making at the trade deadline. The Lakers are optimistic about their chances of landing Mitchell, who has a 2025 player option with the Cavs. The potential acquisition is seen as problematic by some, given the uncertainty surrounding LeBron's future with the team.
.@keyshawn calls the Lakers eyeing Donovan Mitchell in the offseason “problematic” “It’s based around LeBron .. there’s no guarantee he’s going to opt in this summer.” https://t.co/ogFDhYhQhH
“WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!?” @RealSkipBayless says the Lakers are delusional if they believe they can acquire Donovan Mitchell in the offseason https://t.co/lK9wzzw39Z
Wait, the Lakers are waiting to trade for Donovan Mitchell next summer? Now on @undisputed
Lakers eyeing Donovan Mitchell summer acquisition amidst trade deadline dilemma #DonovanMitchell #LosAngelesLakers https://t.co/V48hlvRb7N
Lakers think they could be in play for Cavs' Donovan Mitchell over summer https://t.co/IUckmxgxxu
The Lakers are reportedly optimistic about their chances of acquiring Donovan Mitchell this summer, per @sportsreiter https://t.co/VTvjWCuV1K
As the Lakers weigh their options at the trade deadline, a "complicating factor" on making a major move is the growing belief within the organization that they can make a run at Donovan Mitchell this summer, per @sportsreiter. Mitchell has a 2025 player option with the Cavs https://t.co/li5EOIoG1P
Sources tell @CBSsports that a complicating factor on whether or not the Lakers acquire an impact player in the next 24 hours is the belief within the organization they could have a chance to acquire Donovan Mitchell this summer. Knicks also could be in play.