Donovan Mitchell has signed an extension and made his commitment to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the next several years. Even if he has occasionally been featured in trade speculations in the previous months. Mitchell and Cleveland agreed to a new three-year, $150.3 million contract on Tuesday. That includes a player option for the 2027-28 season, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 

Structure Of The Contract Extension 

Mitchell had the chance to sign for up to four years and $207.8 million. The deal’s structure is noteworthy. However, by choosing a three-year extension with a player option. Mitchell will be able to potentially enter the market at the age of thirty. When Mitchell turns thirty it will be his tenth NBA season and he can sign a super max deal. The Louisville product had a contract that ran through 2024–25 with a $37.1 million player option for the next year, 2025–26.

Optimistic 

Notably, after J.B. Bickerstaff was fired as head coach and Kenny Atkinson was hired. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium claimed in May that Cleveland had “a lot of optimism” Mitchell would re-sign on a four-year deal. That hope proved to be well-founded. 

Mitchell informed reporters at a media day prior to the 2023–24 season. That he would not sign the deal that year. However, he could still do so in the future. He also provided some idea of how he saw his contract choice unfolding. 

“I want it to be known that I still have the opportunity to sign an extension next summer,” he said. “I don’t think a lot of people understand that aspect.” 

Mitchell said he was “really excited about what we’ve got going here. His main goal is to win a championship”. We could take a unique approach. At the end of the season, we’ll address that.

Choosing The Right Off-season 

Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Mitchell could have received a higher salary and an extra year on his contract. If he had signed in the offseason of 2023. However, Donovan Mitchell was eligible for a three-year extension worth roughly $150 million. There was therefore little need to sign off on an extension at the time of those remarks. 

Koby Altman, president of basketball operations, appeared to agree with it as well. “The conversations with him are super positive about the composition of the roster. How we want to play this year, how are you bringing your teammates along, where are we working out in the offseason,” he stated at the time. “I am aware that he desires to participate in this. He will be ecstatic to get this season underway and aim for a major victory.”

Now that he’s a Cavalier for the foreseeable future. Mitchell is expected to be a key player for the team going forward.

Cleveland Cavaliers Tenure 

In his first season with Cleveland. Mitchell was selected to the All-NBA second team and quickly established himself as a valuable member of the team. Mitchell averaged 28.3 points, 4.4 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. While shooting 48.4 percent field goal and 38.6 percent three-point shooting.

Despite their disappointing playoff departure in the first round. The Cavaliers‘ future appeared bright, led by players like Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.

In order to earn his fifth consecutive selection to the All-Star team this past season. Mitchell averaged 26.6 points, 6.1 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game. While shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from three-point range.

After defeating the Orlando Magic in the first round of the playoffs. Cleveland went on to the second round, but they were defeated by the Boston Celtics in five games. Due to a calf issue, Mitchell missed the last two games of the Celtics series.

Championship Pursuit 

In his five seasons with the Utah Jazz, Mitchell was also a three-time All-Star. Solidifying his place among the league’s top guards. His ability to shoot from outside the field and attack the hoop can take over a game.

He will undoubtedly be a key component of Cleveland’s offense for many years to come. In addition, there will be some contract stability going forward as he pursues the first championship of his career. The Donovan Mitchell extension with the Cavaliers is a huge win for the organization.

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