Donovan Mitchell apologizes to Cleveland for Cavaliers getting swept by Knicks: 'That's ass'
Donovan Mitchell expressed regret over the Cleveland Cavaliers' performance in the Eastern Conference finals, where they were swept by the New York Knicks. He apologized to the fans for the disappointing outcome and described the sweep as 'ass.' Despite the loss, Mitchell affirmed his commitment to the team and his desire to return stronger next season.
- ▪The Cavaliers lost to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, resulting in a sweep.
- ▪Donovan Mitchell apologized to Cleveland fans for the team's poor performance.
- ▪Mitchell expressed his intention to return and improve for the next season.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/donovan-mitchell-apologizes-to-cleveland-for-cavaliers-getting-swept-by-knicks-thats-ass-045558283.html |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 04:55:58 +0000 |
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