- Jalen Brunson spoke out about the trade rumors surrounding Donovan Mitchell and the Knicks
- Brunson noted that there are “always possibilities” for things to happen
- However, the star added that he’s “happy” with this roster and his teammates
Point guard Jalen Brunson is currently considered the face of the New York Knicks, with the star quickly becoming one of the fan-favorite players on this Knicks roster. Many have lauded him for his scoring and playmaking, and Brunson figures to be a key cog for the Knicks for years to come.
Many have speculated that the New York Knicks will make a blockbuster trade sooner rather than later to try and get back to championship contention. In fact, the Knicks are not done pursuing Donovan Mitchell based on previous reporting. Recently, Jalen Brunson opened up on Mitchell being linked to the Knicks, noting that “there’s always possibilities” when it comes to trade rumors.
“It’s impossible not to see things — rumors and all the stuff that comes up on Twitter and all that stuff every single day is always on TV,” Brunson said per Joe Vardon of The Athletic. “There’s always possibilities when you hear about that stuff. Donovan is a good friend of mine for a while. We were in the same high school class, our relationship goes back a long way. I think right now, I’m more than happy with my guys, and I love my teammates.”
There’s no doubt that Donovan Mitchell and Jalen Brunson would make for a dynamic backcourt. Though their defense and size would end up being an issue (Brunson is 6’2 while Mitchell is 6’1), it is clear that they would be elite on the offensive side of the ball.
This past season, Donovan Mitchell averaged 28.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is clearly an All-NBA level talent, notably being named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2023.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Could Trade Donovan Mitchell If Their Season Doesn’t Go Well
As of right now, Donovan Mitchell only has two years left on his deal and his future with the Cleveland Cavaliers is uncertain. In fact, it was previously reported that the Cavaliers could elect to trade Mitchell if the team ends up struggling this season.
It makes sense for the Cavaliers to trade Mitchell while he still has value in this scenario, especially if he doesn’t want to sign an extension with the franchise. Still, the likelihood of them having a bad season is unlikely, given all the talent that is currently on the roster.
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