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Social media reacts to Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly trading for All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz

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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly pulled off a blockbuster trade on Thursday. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Cavs have acquired All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Colin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen and rookie swingman Ochai Agbaji. Cleveland is also sending Utah three unprotected first-round picks and two pick swaps as a part of the deal.  

The 6-foot-1 Mitchell has averaged 23.9 points on .441 percent shooting (.361 from 3-point range), 4.5 assists and 4.2 rebounds during his five-year career in the NBA. At just 25 years old, he joins a young core of emerging talent in Cleveland that includes Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley.

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Social media has erupted with the news of this major trade, including tweets from current and former members of the Cavaliers, to Mitchell himself. Let's take a look at how players, media and fans are reacting.

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