Donovan Mitchell agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
He is a five-time All-Star and averaged career highs in assists (6.1) and steals (1.8) during the 2023-24 season.
Mitchell had an impressive postseason performance with 89 points in Games 6 and 7 of the opening-round playoff series victory over the Orlando Magic.
Mitchell's commitment to staying with the Cavs provides stability and continuity as they aim to build a championship contender.
The Cavaliers have made consecutive playoff appearances since acquiring Mitchell from the Utah Jazz.
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension with the team, according to multiple reports. The deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season.
Mitchell's new contract comes after an impressive postseason performance where he had 89 points in Games 6 and 7 of an opening-round playoff series victory over the Orlando Magic, second most in NBA postseason history for Games 6 and 7. He is also a five-time All-Star and averaged career highs in assists (6.1) and steals (1.8) during the 2023-24 season.
The Cavaliers have made consecutive playoff appearances since acquiring Mitchell from the Utah Jazz at the trade deadline two years ago, including advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals last season.
Mitchell's commitment to staying with the Cavs is a significant boost for an organization looking to build a championship contender. The team has a young core of Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, and Mitchell's extension provides stability and continuity as they aim to take the next step in their development.
Mitchell ranks third in steals per game (1.8) and sixth in deflections league-wide (2.3), making him an integral part of Cleveland's defensive efforts.
The Cavaliers have made a bet on Mitchell's potential to play alongside their young core, and it appears to be paying off with this long-term commitment.
Mitchell has signed a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension with the Cavaliers.
Mitchell had 89 points in Games 6 and 7 of an opening-round playoff series victory over the Orlando Magic, second most in NBA postseason history for Games 6 and 7.
Mitchell ranks third in steals per game and sixth in deflections league-wide.
Mitchell is an All-Star in five straight seasons and averaged 26.6 points, career highs in assists (6.1) and steals (1.8) during the 2023-24 season.
