NBA World Reacts To Lakers And Donovan Mitchell Trade Rumor

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On Tuesday, Phoenix-based sports radio personality John Gambadoro tweeted that the Lakers are going to acquire Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell.

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Mitchell has long been linked to the Knicks, and trade negotiations between the Utah and New York are ongoing.

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According to Gambadoro, the Lakers, Cavaliers, Wizards, Hornets, and Nets are also intrigued by Mitchell.

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NBA fans’ reactions floated on Twitter.

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“Lakers’ name just getting used to get the clicks. I know this isn’t real. In the words of Big Perk, carry on…” one fan wrote.

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“Lakers are “interested” in the sense that I’m interested in buying a house in Malibu.” another fan wrote.

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“Oh no, a team with no assets to trade is interested in Donovan Mitchell” another fan wrote.

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“Rihanna has been on my radar for years” another fan wrote.

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