<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyrie-irving" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kyrie Irving</a> is one of the most talented players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history. Likewise, he’s gotten into a lot of trouble since he left the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a>, so he’s a bit of a controversial figure in the league.



Irving has often said things without saying them, and it seems like he enjoys throwing darts at other teams, players, organizations, and whatnot. That’s why he’s constantly making the news.



Notably, that might be the case again this time after his first media availability of the season, as he may have taken a slight shot at the Cavaliers while trying to praise the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a> organization.



<h2>Kyrie Says He Wishes He Was Drafted By The Mavericks</h2>



“I wish I would’ve got drafted by Dallas initially,” Irving said. “Obviously, they weren’t in position in 2011, but just feeling how this organization wraps their arms around the guys.”



Of course, perhaps we’re reading too much into it and he’s just trying to uplift his current team. It doesn’t necessarily have to be him throwing shade at the team that actually drafted him.



But considering how poorly things ended between him and the team and even some of the fans, and given his history of passive-aggressive darts, it wouldn’t be shocking if he were trying to take a shot at the Cavs.

Kyrie Irving may have taken a shot at the Cleveland Cavaliers

Kyrie Irving may have taken a shot at the Cleveland Cavaliers - Bolavip US

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> made all the headlines by signing Jaylen Brown to the largest contract extension in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history. And while most people didn’t think he was worthy of that much money, it’s not like they could do anything about it.



But signing Brown doesn’t necessarily mean he’s going to stay there throughout the course of his contract. They can always trade him if things go south or the right player becomes available.



With that in mind, Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report put together a hypothetical trade that would get Donovan Mitchell in Boston, as he’s rumored to be on his way out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers.</a>



<h2>NBA Rumors: Celtics Could Trade For Donovan Mitchell, But They Have To Give Up Jaylen Brown</h2>



(via Bleacher Report)



“The Trade: Brown, Payton Pritchard and 2024 first-round pick (top-four protected, via GSW) to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Donovan Mitchell



Boston would be in no rush to move Brown—which is just as well, since he can’t be traded before late January—but if it becomes obvious this core won’t capture the crown, then he’d become an obvious trade candidate.



The Shamrocks would need to move the 26-year-old for another star, and the security that comes with his contract could be coveted by Cleveland, which might be worried about Mitchell wanting out when he can reach free agency in 2025.



If the Celtics landed Mitchell, they’d have a wealth of shot-creation (and possibly enough passing) between him and Jayson Tatum. Tack on Kristaps Porziņģis to round out Boston’s new Big Three and the strong supporting cast it would have around that trio, and this could be the deal that finally helps Boston solve its championship puzzle.”


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It’s worth noting that Mitchell was quite critical of racism during his days with the Utah Jazz, so chances are he might not want to go through the same by playing in Boston, given their fan base’s reputation. Then again, this could be his best shot at winning a ring.

NBA Rumors: Celtics could trade for Donovan Mitchell but there's a catch

NBA Rumors: Celtics could trade for Donovan Mitchell but there's a catch - Bolavip US

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Years ago, the sole thought of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> wearing a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> jersey was somewhat bizarre. Now, he’s an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> champion with the Purple and Gold, and their best player since Kobe Bryant’s retirement.



James had redeemed himself in his hometown, coming back after leaving to join the Miami Heat and winning the championship he had promised those who rooted for him since day one.



That’s why it was kind of shocking to see that he was leaving again. However, in his latest appearance on Gil’s Arena, LeBron’s agent Rich Paul, finally revealed what happened and why he left the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers:</a> He got bored.



<h2>LeBron Joined The Lakers Because He Got Bored In Cleveland, Says Rich Paul</h2>



“In our conversation it was – if anybody know him, he gets bored fast,” Paul said. “Right? And so, my conversation was, looking at the talent. At the time, they had – Jesse [Buss] had done a great job in the draft. Kuz (Kyle Kuzma), Brandon Ingram, Zo (Lonzo Ball), Josh Hart, the talent was young, but was there. If you’re going to leave Cleveland, where you going? Right?”



“Who climbs the mountaintop to come back down and have to climb the mountaintop again?” Paul added. “Now, obviously, if you go here and win, you’ve been to three different destinations and you’ve won three different places. No matter how many times you’ve been, you won.”


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That’s valid, I guess. Some people get a haircut, some go shopping, some go out for a run, and LeBron moves to the West Coast. Whatever the case, Lakers fans better hope he doesn’t get bored again.

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LeBron James' agent Rich Paul reveals why he left Cleveland for the Lakers - Bolavip US

LeBron James' agent Rich Paul reveals why he left Cleveland for the Lakers

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> New York Knicks</a> got a lot better last season, and a lot of that had to do with them stealing Jalen Brunson away from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks.</a> As we’ve seen in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> before, a minor move could have a major impact.



Brunson wasn’t only the best player the Knicks had on the floor last season. He was also the leader, and one of the reasons why they’re optimistic about their future.



Nonetheless, as good as he’s been, the rumors about them pursuing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/donovan-mitchell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donovan Mitchell </a>haven’t ceased in over a year. That’s why he had no choice but to share his thoughts on the matter.



<h2>Jalen Brunson Reacts To The Donovan Mitchell Rumors</h2>



“It’s impossible not to see things — rumors and all the stuff that comes up on Twitter and all that stuff every single day is always on TV,” Brunson told The Athletic.



“There’s always possibilities when you hear about that stuff. Donovan is a good friend of mine for a while,” he added. “We were in the same high school class, our relationship goes back a long way. I think right now, I’m more than happy with my guys, and I love my teammates.”


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Mitchell has proven that he can play with another lead guard, thriving alongside Darius Garland. But perhaps, constantly talking about another player being the savior of the franchise won’t sit well with their current star.

Jalen Brunson has some thoughts about Donovan Mitchell going to the Knicks

Jalen Brunson has some thoughts about Donovan Mitchell going to the Knicks - Bolavip US

Ricky Rubio made his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>debut with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/minnesota-timberwolves">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> during the 2011-2012 season, becoming the first Spanish player to play in the league. So far, he has played for four different franchises, reaching the postseason with only two teams.



However, his last two seasons playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> saw him assume the role of a bench player, starting just 10 games in 67 appearances between 2021 and 2023. He did play with the Cavaliers during the 2023 playoffs.



Despite being a talented player, Ricky Rubio suffered multiple development-slowing injuries from the 2012-2013 season onward, most recently in 2021 when he tore his left ACL during a December 28 game against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-orleans-pelicans">Pelicans</a>.



<h2>What did Ricky Rubio say about his possible retirement?</h2>



According to recent statements collected by Chris Fedor, Ricky Rubio issued a public statement stating that he has decided to take a break from professional activities, including not playing for Spain in the 2023 FIBA ​​World Cup, to focus on his personal mental health.



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Other media reported that Ricky Rubio had announced his retirement from professional basketball, but so far it has only been considered a temporary retirement for the 32-year-old player.

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Ricky Rubio reveals the reason why he will stop his professional career - Bolavip US

Ricky Rubio reveals the reason why he will stop his professional career

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> put the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA </a>on notice when they traded for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/donovan-mitchell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donovan Mitchell</a>. They sent away multiple assets to the Utah Jazz in return for the Louisville product, and it paid off right away.



Mitchell’s on-court rapport with Darius Garland was evident right out of the gate. But the team was flawed and they couldn’t get the job done when it mattered the most.



So, now that there are multiple rumors of Mitchell not wanting to extend his contract in The Land, an unnamed executive told Heavy Sports that the Cavs are going all-in to try and keep him for the long run.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Cavs Are Still Committed To Donovan Mitchell</h2>



“They’re doing their best to reconfigure things around him and just keep rolling out the red carpet, making sure he knows he is taking care of, all of that,” one source told Heavy Sports. “No one is hitting the eject button on this. There is a lot of cost that’s been sunk into him and they’re going to push forward.”



“It’s Donovan Mitchell or bust,” the source said. “Make him happy, make him comfortable, that is the job.”



“They did not go to him and say, ‘Hey, what do you want us to do, who should we get?’” one Eastern Conference executive said. “It’s not that kind of situation. But what they did was go and get players who can shoot and by doing that they sort of said to him, ‘The playoffs, that was our fault, not yours.’ That’s an attempt to keep him happy right there.”


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Mitchell is one of the league’s rising stars and the Cavs need to deal with him as such. But if there’s no indication that he’ll extend, then they should reconsider their stance and look to trade him.

NBA Rumors: Cavs have a plan for Donovan Mitchell - Bolavip US

NBA Rumors: Cavs have a plan for Donovan Mitchell

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> is undisputedly one of the greatest players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history. He was advertised as the biggest thing since <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Jordan</a>, and it’s safe to say that he lived up to that hype.



Even his biggest rivals and haters have no choice but to tip their hats off to him. He’s universally respected among his peers, and some of them even consider him the GOAT of basketball.



Notably, that wasn’t always the case. Back when he was just a rookie with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> his teammates actually didn’t like him, with former coach Paul Silas stating that it was just a matter of ego.



<h2>LeBron’s Teammates Didn’t Like Him During His Rookie Season</h2>



“Their egos wouldn’t allow it,” Silas said. “I kept telling them, ‘You have a chance to help one of the game’s future stars,’ but they wouldn’t embrace him. If it bothered LeBron, he never let on.”



“We won 35 games that year because of him,” added Silas. “He’s had some outstanding seasons since then, but that first one may have been the most impressive because of how he excelled in spite of the jealousy on his own team.”



Carlos Boozer infamously said that a high school kid wouldn’t be able to make an impact right away in the NBA, but James was no ordinary high school kid, and it didn’t take long before he proved that.






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One by one, James silenced almost all of the doubters and the naysayers. And even though some may still not be a fan of him or his game, his résumé speaks for itself.

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Coach reveals the reason LeBron James' teammates hated him during his rookie season - Bolavip US

Coach reveals the reason LeBron James' teammates hated him during his rookie season

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-cavaliers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> went all-in to add more talent and firepower to their roster. Trading for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/donovan-mitchell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donovan Mitchell</a> — one of the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> NBA’s</a> rising stars — was proof of their determination to go back to championship contention.



Mitchell’s first year with the Cavs was quite encouraging. He was a seamless fit next to Darius Garland, and they had one of the most explosive backcourts in the league.



Nonetheless, reports by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps state that the honeymoon may not last long. Apparently, the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/utah-jazz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Utah Jazz</a> star won’t extend his contract and could be traded soon.



<h2>Donovan Mitchell Could Be Traded</h2>



“I don’t think there’s any chance he signs an extension there ever,” Bontemps said on The Hoops Collective. “And if it was up to me, I would trade Donovan Mitchell today– they’ll get a lot more for him with two summers left than they will with one. Now I also am fully aware that’s not what they’re gonna do, and I understand why.”



“This Fall when Donovan doesn’t extend– I’m sure he’ll get asked about it at Media Day, and I’m sure he’ll have a very good answer &amp; maybe even a hedge answer, &amp; um, that’ll be interesting,” added Windhorst.


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Perhaps it could all change with a deep postseason run this season. If not, there will be no shortage of teams lining up trying to get the Louisville product, who’ll be just entering his physical prime.

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Donovan Mitchell's future in Cleveland is in jeopardy

Over the past decade, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> have stood out as the best players in the NBA. Their unforgettable matchups are a significant part of the best basketball history, which also includes the Western Conference semifinals this year with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> eliminating the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>.



Curry and LeBron have been at the forefront of NBA excellence for years. Their on-court matchups have been nothing short of epic, captivating fans around the world. The totally different yet captivating styles they have made this pairing an even more exciting one to watch for fans of every team.


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One of the most remarkable aspects of the rivalry is the four consecutive NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2015 to 2018. Despite Curry winning three times to LeBron’s one, this extended competition showcased the true greatness of both players and their respective teams.



<h2>Stephen Curry Reflects on ‘Complex’ Rivalry with LeBron James</h2>



In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Curry shared insights into his relationship with LeBron, emphasizing the respect and admiration they have for each other as competitors. Despite fierce competition on the court, Curry revealed that there is a mutual appreciation for each other’s skills and contributions to the game.



“It’s complex because you go from me playing in the NCAA tournament. Him coming to watch to me coming in as a young rookie in the league and him giving me advice on how to you know get through some of the early struggles that I was going to go through as a player. The four finals appearances in a row playing against each other to even last year playing in the playoffs again. He’s a great dude, a great friend, a great competitor. It’s amazing going back to where it all started”, Curry said when asked about his rivalry with LeBron.



Curry also addressed the past meaningful encounters with the James-led Cavaliers. “The rivalry is underrated in the sense of it’s going to be really hard to find two teams going four years in a row in the finals just way the NBA landscape is going, so that’ll go down in history as four amazing years”.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a>rookies are eager to adjust to the league as quickly as possible and are open to getting help from established players like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ja-morant">Ja Morant</a>, Dejounte Murray, and Miles Bridges.



However, Ja Morant is currently facing some challenges that may not make him the best role model for a rookie who is still learning the ropes. It is undeniable that he has a talent that any rookie would like to have.


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Most top rookies become good players in a short amount of time, but they need advice from other established players to do so. Dejounte Murray and Miles Bridges are two examples of successful rookies who have received guidance from more experienced players.



<h2>Who is the rookie who is being mentored by three NBA players?</h2>



In a recent video, Emoni Bates, who was drafted in the 2023 NBA Draft, revealed that he has been taken under the wing of three players: Ja Morant, Dejounte Murray, and Miles Bridges. Bates said that they have been helping him adjust to his new life in the NBA.



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The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Bates with the 49th overall pick. He was the only player drafted by the Cavaliers in the 2023 NBA Draft. Bates was then signed to a two-way contract on July 7.

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NBA: Ja Morant, Dejounte Murray, and Miles Bridges are helping a rookie

Jarret Allen has been playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers since the 2021 season, but he was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in 2017 where he spent almost four years developing as a player and becoming one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-shaq-welcomes-nikola-jokic-to-the-big-man-alliance-but-what-is-that-20230620-BUS-14146.html">best centers</a> for the franchise in the last 10 years.



Last season was not good for him and much less for the Cleveland Cavaliers, they could barely play 5 postseason games and were eliminated in the First Round by the New York Knicks by 1-4.


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Allen is young and could contribute a lot to other franchises that are already established and are considered contenders for the upcoming season, those would be the perfect teams for him.



<h2>What are the five possible teams where Jarrett Allen could play?</h2>



According to Marc Stein, the Cavaliers are more interested in trading Jarret Allen than people really think, Stein referred to the player in a recent post on his substack saying: “…. the Cavaliers are more open to trading Jarrett Allen than advertised for the obvious reasons: He appeared to struggle with the moment at various points of the Cavaliers’ five-game exit to the Knicks.”



The five teams where Allen could play:



<ul><li>Dallas Mavericks</li><li>Portland Trail Blazers</li><li>San Antonio Spurs (To play alongside <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/gregg-popovich-didnt-meet-one-of-victor-wembanyamas-expectations-in-his-first-practice-20230703-BUS-22456.html">Wembanyama</a>)</li><li>New Orleans Pelicans (If Zion leaves)</li><li>Boston Celtics (Williams + Brogdon for him)</li></ul>



But people wonder why the Cleveland Cavaliers would let a player like Allen go and the answer as Stein says is his performance during the playoffs since he wasn’t good enough to stop the Knicks’ Mitchel Robinson and that would have been the trigger for why the Cavs want him out.

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