There are rumors that Mitchell wants out of Clevland, so why not trade him now and create a true juggernaut of a defense? (They would probably get more picks from Nola.) Portland get two 1st, young players and expiring contracts. The Nets get CJ McColum for basically nothing. Finally, Nola get in a good position if they want to move on from Zion, and they don't need him to compete, but they can trade him and he can fit next to Mitchell.