"Donovan Mitchell should be back on the Miami Heat's trade radar. Even though he's still considered to be an untouchable for the Cleveland Cavaliers, there's a chance that could change if the team continues to struggle. And if it does, the Heat should be waiting patiently for their opportunity to finally get their shot to land Mitchell after years of pursuing."
"Thought to be a contender heading into this season, the Cavs have struggled mightily out of the gate. They're 15-13 through the first 28 games of the season, and have looked like anything but a clear-cut contender in the East. Unless something drastically clicks for the team soon, the Cavs could find themselves in a situation where they're fighting out of a Play-In Tournament position."
"Yet, all eyes still have to be on Giannis Antetokounmpo. In a vacuum, if the Heat could only pursue one, it has to be Giannis. That's the priority for Miami heading into the trade deadline, and perhaps even the offseason. But, in theory, Mitchell could quickly emerge as a strong plan B for the Heat. At the very least, the Heat should be paying a bit closer attention to the Cavs the rest of the year."
Donovan Mitchell remains a potential trade target for the Miami Heat if the Cleveland Cavaliers falter. The Cavs entered the season as contenders but sit 15-13 and have underperformed, risking a Play-In position that could trigger roster retooling or Mitchell requesting a fresh start. Mitchell has one guaranteed season before a 2027 opt-out, increasing trade feasibility. Miami prioritizes pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Mitchell represents a viable Plan B. The Heat should monitor Cleveland's results and Mitchell's status, positioning themselves to act if the Cavs decide to shop him or he seeks change.
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