A bit less than a year ago, it felt like the Cleveland Cavaliers had hit the jackpot when they traded for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. The then-three-time NBA All-Star was certainly going to give this young Cavs team a huge boost as they made a run at a potential NBA Championship.
Cleveland had just come off a season in 2021-22 that just fell short of them making it into the postseason. Certainly bringing in a veteran like Mitchell would make a difference. For much of last season, it looked like the Wine and Gold were in prime position to not only make the playoffs but run through them on their way to potentially a title appearance.