Thought exercise, because it seems to be getting talked about just as much, if not more than our matchup against the Celtics.
Which team, could reasonably add Donovan Mitchell that gives Donovan a better change at getting to the conference finals than this Cavs team. Forever it was the Knicks, I don't see how they could add him.
Now Windy is mentioning the Lakers. Would require Reaves, filler, and 2 or 3 first round picks. Are the Lakers with another year older LeBron and AD, D-Lo, and Donovan Mitchell better than these Timberwolves, Nuggets, or OKC? Need to be better than one of those teams to make the Western Conference Finals.
LA Clippers? They could be a bit better, not sure what the package would look like. They'd likely let Paul George walk, but if he could be convinced to come to Cleveland that could get interesting. I still think they would need to add some picks to the deal. It's still dependent on Kawhi's health for any real success in the playoffs.
The Heat? Would require Hero and Jaquez, plus probably two first round picks. That seems the most do-able, but it would really be reliant on 'heat culture' to develop a few auxiliary pieces to support them. I could see them performing well in the Playoffs, but with injuries, I don't think they're a top 4 seed.
Brooklyn, obviously, isn't any better. If Donovan demands out, I'd pursue this becuase you likely get Mikal Bridges, filler, back plus a first rounder and a few seconds.
If I'm Donovan