Cavaliers only solution may be nuclear Donovan Mitchell trade fans dread

Amidst a lackluster first couple of months, the Cavaliers could be forced to face a grim reality if their season continues to spiral.

Dec 14, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | David Richard-Imagn ImagesFor the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 2025-26 season has gone far from what they had both hoped and expected. As of now, the Cavaliers sit at 17-16, good for the 8th in the weak Eastern Conference.

Two months ago, Cleveland was widely considered the favorites in the East and while that door hasn't closed, things look a lot…