Donovan Mitchell dismissed rumors of frustration with his Cavaliers teammates, responding directly to trade speculation on social media.
Following a report from Chris Fedor claiming that Donovan Mitchell is "frustrated with some teammates' lack of maturity, focus, playoff-level readiness and a willingness to listen," the Cleveland Cavaliers star took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the rumors.
In a direct and pointed response, implying that those reports are lies.
The initial report also highlighted Mitchell's absence in the final two games of the Cavaliers' semifinal loss to the Boston Celtics, adding fuel to trade chatter as Mitchell heads into an offseason with just one year left on his contract.
While trade rumors and team dynamics are common topics in the NBA offseason, Mitchell's quick dismissal of these claims suggests he's not letting the noise dictate his narrative. Whether this will quiet the speculation remains to be seen, but for now, Mitchell has clarified his position.
This season Mitchell has been averaging 23.3 points and 4.5 assists per game.
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