'Cavs are going to be a powerhouse:' Fans react to blockbuster Donovan Mitchell trade
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The Cleveland Cavaliers made a blockbuster trade on Thursday, as the team acquired All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz.
The cost was steep.
According to reports, the team traded Lauri Markkanen, Ochair Agbaji, Collin Sexton, three unprotected first-round picks and two additional pick swaps for Mitchell.
But the Cavaliers believe the cost was worth it.
Mitchell averaged 25.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists last season for the Jazz. He has averaged 20 or more points in his first six seasons in the NBA.
Thursday's trade happened after Mitchell's name was mentioned in various trade rumors - including to the New York Knicks.
Here are the Cleveland Cavaliers' fans initial reactions to the trade.
Fan excited that Donovan Mitchell is in Cleveland instead of New York
Donovan Mitchell ends up in Cleveland instead of New York. Cavs are going to be a powerhouse. https://t.co/L8bhRqxWQK
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) September 1, 2022
Donovan Mitchell gets a welcome from Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb
Welcome to the LAND, @spidadmitchell. I feel another trophy on the horizon soon for the @cavs. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/ANMx7SKQDV
— Justin M. Bibb (@JustinMBibb) September 1, 2022
New York Knicks fans are unhappy that Donovan Mitchell ended up with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Knicks fans seeing that the Cavs got Donovan Mitchell pic.twitter.com/NgCEAely0I
— Non-Fungible T-Bone (@DegenerateTBone) September 1, 2022
New Cleveland Cavaliers lineup is impressive
Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley? Not to mention, Caris LeVert and Kevin Love. Look out, folks… https://t.co/V1B2tsqme1
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) September 1, 2022
Cleveland Cavaliers make big leap into the NBA playoff picture
Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs stepping into the Eastern Conference playoff picture like: pic.twitter.com/4EfrqY2Pul
— Xanthony Davis (@PretttyFlackooo) September 1, 2022
Cavaliers fan says the Donovan Mitchell trade stinks for Cleveland
As a lifelong Cleveland Cavaliers fan, I have to say this trade stinks. Send Donovan Mitchell back to Utah and let us build our team chemistry in peace. And remember this is coming from an honest Cavs fan.
— john wall dougie (@ChrisValaika) September 1, 2022
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Fans react to the Cleveland Cavaliers' trade for Donovan Mitchell