Donovan Mitchell Claims He Was On The Knicks Before Trade Fell Apart

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Knicks fans are going to lose sleep over this one.

Donovan Mitchell was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers back in September after a blockbuster trade. No one had the Cavaliers on their radar when it came to Mitchell, as most people thought he would go to the Miami Heat or perhaps even the New York Knicks.

In fact, the Knicks seemed like the most likely destination for the star. His dad works for the New York Mets and he has spent a lot of his time in the Big Apple. In the end, however, a Knicks deal did not work out, and now, Mitchell is looking to take the Cavaliers back to the playoffs.

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In an interview with JJ Redick, Mitchell dropped the bombshell that he was actually traded to the Knicks on September 1st. Mitchell had told all of his friends that it was going down, but in the end, something happened and he went to Cleveland instead.

"On the (September 1st), I went to sleep like, okay I'm on the Knicks. I'm going to New York and I'm building a house back home," he explained.

No one knows why the trade fell through, although it's clear that Knicks fans will be very disappointed to hear this.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the NBA.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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