A Tighter Group: Mitchell and Harden Lean Into Rare Offseason Bonding to Build Cavaliers’ Chemistry – WTOP News
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden helped drive extra workouts and play-calling sessions as Cleveland built chemistry after midseason roster changes and injuries.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have prioritized team chemistry throughout the offseason, with the group set to continue bonding next week during training camp in Spain before the Oct. 22 season opener.
- President of basketball operations Koby Altman managed salary cap flexibility to reconstruct the roster, notably acquiring wing Peyton Watson in a five-team trade to address long-term championship needs.
- Star guard Donovan Mitchell signed a four-year, $273 million extension, while James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million deal, both committing early to provide organizational stability.
- Reflecting on the summer, Mitchell said, "I think this is probably the most time I've spent with my teammates outside of the actual season in my career," addressing prior communication gaps.
- Center Jarrett Allen emphasized that sacrifice and familiarity are vital as the Cavaliers seek to contend in the Eastern Conference, opening against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 22.
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Mitchell and Harden lean into offseason bonding to build chemistry
CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates didn’t go their separate ways for four months before reassembling a couple weeks ago for the start of offseason workouts. Instead, from the time the Cavaliers were eliminated in the Eastern Conference finals by the New York Knicks until Monday’s media day, which marked the unofficial start of training camp, the group has spent a lot of time around each other. “I think this is pro…
A tighter group: Mitchell and Harden lean into rare offseason bonding to build Cavaliers’ chemistry – WTOP News
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates didn't go their separate ways for four months before reassembling a couple weeks ago for
A tighter group: Mitchell and Harden lean into rare offseason bonding to build Cavaliers’ chemistry
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates didn't go their separate ways for four months before reassembling a couple weeks ago for the start of offseason workouts.
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