Donovan Mitchell on being traded from the Utah Jazz: “I look at it as a win-win”

Donovan Mitchell is having a career-best season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's shooting over 50% from the field and 42% on 3-point shots. The Cavaliers are the NBA's No. 1 defense. They are currently in the Eastern Conference's third place.

Donovan Mitchell was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Mavericks. He has been in the MVP conversation recently. Mitchell will play against his old teammates on Monday night. He met with the media after the morning shootaround. His answers were lightly edited for clarity. The team they play is the Cavaliers.

Donovan Mitchell was traded from the Utah Jazz to the LA Lakers. He will play against his former team for the first time. Mitchell will also play with Lauri Markannen and Collin Sexton. Will Hardy was Mitchell's coach at Team USA. The most weird part of the game for Mitchell is seeing the coaching staff. It's not the same experience as playing against your former teammates.

Will and Rudy had a lot of talks about the possibilities for the season at Will's house before Rudy got traded. Rudy was at the house when Will was there. Will has talked to Will on FaceTime.

It was wild how it happened, but they were going over different things and things happen.

Donovan Mitchell was traded from the Utah Jazz to the New York Knicks. Mitchell met with Will Bickerstaff in Connecticut. Will was texting Mitchell during the summer. Mitchell and Bickerstaff have a good relationship. Donovan Mitchell is looking forward to playing for New Jersey. He is also looking for a new coach. On Team USA, Will held Mitchell accountable. Mitch thinks Will would be a great coach, given the opportunity.

Donovan Mitchell was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Los Angeles Lakers. He thinks the world was surprised by the team's start this year. Lauri is getting an opportunity to showcase his talent. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has also been playing well. Jordan Clarkson has taken another step as a player.

Donovan Mitchell was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Phoenix Suns. Mitchell is happy with the trade. He thinks it's a new beginning for both sides. He's watched a lot of games and thinks both teams are thriving.

Donovan Mitchell was traded from the Utah Jazz to the Phoenix Suns. Mitchell didn't go to summer league last year. He is now a leader and a teacher. He considers the trade a win-win situation.

Donovan Mitchell was traded from the Utah Jazz to the New York Knicks. He has been flourishing in New Jersey this year. Mitchell has improved his defensive play and leadership. He is bringing in players with experience to build the team. Kevin Love, Ricky Rubio and Caris LeVert are also in the NBA.

Donovan Mitchell was traded from the Utah Jazz to the New York Knicks. Mitchell will be able to appreciate his time in New Jersey more than in Utah. The NBA season is full of moments that can be repetitive. It's important to enjoy the moments.

Donovan Mitchell was traded from the Utah Jazz to Cleveland. Mitchell is grateful for his time in Utah. He thinks the team did a lot of good things off the court. He is carrying that aspect of his career on to his new career.