Donovan Mitchell Commits to Cavaliers with Landmark Contract Extension
Cleveland, OH – NBA star Donovan Mitchell has put an end to all speculation about his future by agreeing to a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. This move confirms Mitchell’s commitment to the team and dispels any rumors about his dissatisfaction with Cleveland.
According to sources close to Hoops Wire, Mitchell had grown weary of persistent rumors suggesting he would leave the Cavaliers, who acquired him from the Utah Jazz in 2022. Despite a challenging playoff run in 2023, where Cleveland lost to the New York Knicks in the first round, and a second-round exit in 2024 at the hands of the Boston Celtics, Mitchell has never considered requesting a trade.
Mitchell’s strong relationship with the Cavaliers’ president of basketball operations, Koby Altman, has been crucial. Sources reveal that Mitchell was consulted on the hiring of new head coach Kenny Atkinson, indicating the team’s commitment to building around their star player.
In his time with the Cavaliers, Mitchell has consistently performed at a high level, with averages of 27.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. The Cavaliers recently drafted Jaylon Tyson in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft and have no plans to trade key players Darius Garland or Jarrett Allen. They are also looking to sign Evan Mobley to a rookie-scale extension this offseason.
Mitchell has been one of the top players in the NBA, with season averages of 26.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.5 blocks in the 2023–24 season. He has shooting percentages of 46.2% from the field, 36.8% from three-point range, and 86.5% from the free-throw line. Additionally, his career-high 71 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls in the 2022–23 season demonstrate his impressive scoring ability.
Teams such as the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, and Miami Heat had prepared trade packages for Mitchell after the 2024 NBA Finals. However, they ultimately concluded that Mitchell was likely to extend his stay with the Cavaliers, which has now been confirmed.
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