The dirt has barely settled on the 202324 season for the Cleveland Cavaliers after they lost to Boston in Game 5 Wednesday night, but that means it's now time to talk about the future of Donovan Mitchell. The Cavs star has the opportunity to sign an extension worth A LOT of money to stay where he is for a while, but at the same time, there have been persistent rumors that Mitchell wants out.

And if he does, many teams are ready to jump on the opportunity. One, of course, is the Lakers.

Reports indicate the Lakers have their offer ready to go, should Mitchell become available. It would like have to be, basically, everything. Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, all the picks and pick swaps the Lakers can muster. Cleveland should ask for Jalen HoodSchifino, Max Christie (rules for RFAs notwithstanding) and everything else not nailed to the floor.

Should the Lakers jump at the chance? Would they be better with Trae Young? Giving up much less for Dejounte Murray? Trying use assets to upgrade the depth?

They only get one swing at this, if they go for a star. Is Mitchell the right one?

More reports indicating that JJ Redick is at the front of the line for the Lakers in the coaching search, this one from Marc Stein. It might be his job to lose? But would the perception that he's too much a LeBron hire keep the Lakers from pulling the trigger? It kept them away from Ty Lue...

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers are ready to make an offer for Donovan Mitchell.

SEGMENT 2: Is Mitchell the best way to go?

SEGMENT 3: Why would the Lakers back away from Redick?

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