Donovan Mitchell Eyes LeBron Reunion With Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell called it "special" to imagine playing with LeBron James if the superstar returns to Cleveland next season. Mitchell noted Tim MacMahon's report of talk around the league about a Cavs reunion, but said he is focused on the 2025-26 Cavaliers after the deadline pickups of James Harden, Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis and on trying to "get a ring." The Cavs are 10-1 since Jan. 21 and have won three straight since Harden joined on Feb. 7. Merlin sees two stories at once. The siren of a LeBron homecoming is real, but real gains come from fit and balance. Mitchell’s steady answer signals a leader who wants clarity, not headlines. Adding Harden and Schröder makes Cleveland deeper and more dangerous, yet integrating stars and minutes will decide if they become title contenders or merely louder noise.