Cleveland Cavaliers Owner Blocks Donovan Mitchell Trade to Lakers
Dan Gilbert's refusal to trade Mitchell complicates Lakers' offseason plans amidst Houston Rockets' interest.
- Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has reportedly refused to trade Donovan Mitchell to the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Lakers consider Mitchell their top trade target but face competition from the Houston Rockets.
- Mitchell's contract situation adds uncertainty, with a potential $208 million extension on the table this summer.
- The Rockets could leverage their draft assets and financial flexibility to make a strong trade offer.
- Mitchell has expressed contentment in Cleveland, though his future remains a hot topic in the NBA.
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