4 important things to know before Cavs trade for Donovan Mitchell

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a really good season a year ago. It may not have ended in a postseason berth, but otherwise this team took a major step forward and demonstrated this team is ready to move into the next step of building a contender. That also means they are a prime candidate to start getting into the discussion to trade for an available star player.

Teams that are rebuilding won’t be good enough upon acquiring such a player via trade that it rarely makes sense to make the move. Contending teams often don’t have the scratch to get a deal done. Teams like the Cavs could potentially have both, and that’s why they should be calling the Utah Jazz about a potential Donovan Mitchell trade.

The Cleveland Cavaliers could wade into the Donovan Mitchell trade waters. What do fans of the Cavs need to keep in mind about such a deal?

The prospect is tantalizing. Pair one of the league’s most electric shot makers with the young core in Cleveland, and Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo you have a team ready to win titles. At least, that’s how it feels. It’s no question that adding Mitchell would make the Cavs a better team.

Before such a trade, however, there are a number of things that the Cavs, and their excited fans, should keep in mind. Here are four important pieces of information to remember about contracts, negotiators and the fit of Mitchell before moving forward with negotiations.