Will Mitchell go to the Lakers when he renews his contract?

After the Cavaliers were eliminated, Mitchellton became a hot potato. According to the media, if he does not renew his contract, the Cavaliers will try to trade him this summer. He is also a very popular suitor. The Lakers, the Nets and the Heat all want him, and the Hawks, Rockets and Grizzlies are also interested in him. However, it is also reported that the Cavaliers will renew their contract with Mitchell, and all decisions of the team will be made around him. Will Mitchell renew his contract or find another team?

Mitchell was sold to the Cavaliers by the Jazz before the 2022-23 season. At that time, the Cavaliers paid the price of three players, three first round signings and two first round signings. Two years later, the Cavaliers entered the playoffs. In 2023, the Cavaliers lost to the Knicks 1-4 in the first round, and were defeated by the latter. Mitchell showed unacceptable feelings, and it took a long time to heal the wounds. This season, the Cavaliers started from scratch, once ranked second in the east, and finally still won fourth place. The first round of seven battles eliminated the new magic, the second round encountered Celtics, was swept by gentlemen. Mitchell missed the last two games of the season due to injury.

Knights cannot escape the fate of being eliminated, and Mitchell's fate becomes the focus of attention. His contract will not end until 2027, but the last year is the player option (37.09 million). It is expected that he will also jump out of the contract to seek a larger contract. Therefore, next season is actually the last year of his contract, with an annual salary of 35.41 million yuan. He had previously made it clear that he would not sign a contract extension with the Cavaliers this summer, and the Cavaliers could not see the dawn of the championship. The knight was forced to trade him this summer, so he could earn some capital.

Among the teams interested in Mitchell, the Lakers are leading the way. This season, including the 1-4 loss to Nuggets in the playoffs, the Lakers realized that Zhan Mei's team lacked the help of a third star, and the team lacked people in the backcourt. If the Lakers want to renew James' contract this summer, he must catch a glimpse of the Lakers' initiative to purchase the third star and their determination to actively build the team's lineup. Mitchell is the gift the Lakers have prepared. Not only now, but also considering the future, the Lakers want to continue to partner Mitchell with Davis to maintain the structure of a strong team after James retires.

The market has already offered a price for the Lakers. Reeves+Eight Village Basement+Xifeno, plus the first round signing in 2029 and 2031, and the first round signing swap right in 2030. However, the Cavaliers may not agree. They may seek to add Russell. The first round signing is of little use to the Cavaliers who are eager to make achievements now.

The Nets are another team interested in Mitchell. Mitchell is a New Yorker, which is the unique advantage of the Nets. Although not the Knicks, the Knicks are currently competing with the Pacers in the playoffs, and it is estimated that they are too busy to get away. The Nets are determined not to keep Ben Simmons this season. His free salary of more than 40 million yuan is just the starting salary for Mitchell's new contract. The Nets are 32 wins and 50 losses this year. Michal Bridges, the team's leader, urgently needs all-star players to partner with him. Mitchell's partner, Bridges, can still make a difference in the east, and the Nets is also one of his favorite teams.

Mitchell's other favorite team is the Heat. The Heat brought Rosier this season, but the team's defensive efficiency was top (5th), while its offensive efficiency was still poor (21st). In the first round of the playoffs against Celtic, although the whole team won an away game relying on energy, it was still swept by gentlemen, and Butler also missed the game due to injury. Now the Heat are eager to renew Adebayor's contract, but they have no idea about Butler's renewal. If Mitchell joined, he could form a mini version of the Big Three with Butler and Adebayor; If Butler were to join his team, the average age of the Heat would be much lower, which is also a strong team.

In fact, Mitchell's extension of his contract to keep Knights is also one of the options. Now, the Cavaliers have just been eliminated, and they have failed in the playoffs for two consecutive years, forcing the Cavaliers' senior management to change their blood. Mobley will stay inside, and Jarrett Allen may be sold off; The outside line is between Mitchell and Garland. After this operation, the knight may change his appearance. It is also possible for Mitchell to stay with the Cavaliers.

As for Rockets, Hawks and Grizzlies, each has its own needs, advantages and disadvantages. Mitchell can consider, but may not agree to join. Gambling companies also offered odds for Mitchell's departure. The Lakers, the Nets and the Heat ranked in the top three, the Knicks ranked fourth, and returned to the Jazz ranked bottom. The cavalry was eliminated, but Mitchell became a big fish this summer. Where would he swim? (Maomao father/supine support)