Massive Payday: Donovan Mitchell Secures $150 Million Extension with Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers and their star guard, Donovan Mitchell, have agreed to a significant three-year contract extension worth $150.3 million. This new deal ensures Mitchell remains with the Cavs through the 2028-29 season, avoiding free agency and securing the All-Star’s future with the team.
The extension includes a notable $54 million player option for the 2027-28 season, allowing Mitchell some flexibility while keeping him under contract for the next few years. This agreement positions Mitchell to reach the 10-year service mark, making him eligible for a future extension potentially worth $380 million.
About this deal, Donovan Mitchell also expresses his thoughts about being in Cav: “I’m glad I got this shit done Cleveland,”
Donovan Mitchell’s Impact on the Cavs
Upon a trade from the Utah Jazz to the Cavaliers in 2022, Donovan Mitchell has been quite valuable. He has taken Cleveland from a Play-in scenario to a bona fide playoff team within two seasons with the team whilst earning himself two all-star spots. For Mitchell, in the previous season, he was averaging 26. 6 points, 5. 1 rebounds, 6. 1 assists, and 1. 8 steals per game which demonstrates his efficient scoring and the versatility of his role in the team.
Donovan Mitchell has shown good performances while playing for the Cavs, especially scoring a franchise-record of 71 points shaving off the Chicago Bulls during the 2022-2023 season. His accurate shooting and ability to take charge have been instrumental in the Cavs’ last few games, recording 51-31 season, which was the team’s first fifty-win season since the Lebron James.
It was also a fact that the Cavaliers have also experienced some kind of transitional period as for the coaching staff, there is the recent appointment of Kenny Atkinson as the head coach. Replacing Bickerstaff who was previously an assistant for Golden State Warriors, Atkinson will try to continue from where Bickerstaff left off. Atkinson officially started as Nets head coach just a month ago and during his introductory press conference, stressed team unity stressing on a visit to Mitchell’s “Spida Elite Camp” along with team president Koby Altman.
With Donovan Mitchell secured for the foreseeable future, the Cavaliers are poised to make a serious push for an Eastern Conference title. The team’s focus on maintaining a healthy and motivated roster, combined with Mitchell’s exceptional talent, creates a promising outlook for Cleveland’s championship ambitions in the coming NBA seasons.
