CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell entered the NBA playoffs determined to set the tone for the Cavaliers, and the All-Star guard achieved his goal in ways the Game 1 box score doesn't reflect.

The motivated Mitchell — already in what president of basketball operations Koby Altman called midseason shape — has returned from a work-heavy summer looking to set an unmistakable tone. “There is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. DJ Siddiqi is a reporter who covers the NFL, NBA, and pro wrestling. Donovan Mitchell knows he's having an efficient start to ...