Donovan Mitchell says Cavaliers ignore external expectations

ESPN projects an 88.4% playoff probability for Cleveland.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 30m1 min read

"It's internally what we believe and what we gotta do. We don't play the game to try and win the external." Donovan Mit Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: Speaking with Ernie Johnson, Donovan Mitchell stated that the Cleveland Cavaliers rely on internal conviction rather than outside validation as they evaluate their offseason and championship goals.

Why it matters: Cleveland enters the 2026-27 campaign with roster stability after Mitchell finalized a maximum contract extension in July to anchor the franchise's core.

What to watch: Cleveland continues its opening week of the 2026-27 regular season on Thursday night.

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@ESPNNBA 2026-10-22T22:45:21.127441+00:00

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