Donovan Mitchell is signing a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension

Donovan Mitchell just finished his 7th professional season, his second with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ahead of the 2022-23 season, the Cavs traded with the Jazz for the all-star SG. Cleveland gave up Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, and three unprotected first-round picks. 

There’s no doubt that Mitchell is the best player on the Cavs roster. Any chance they have at being a legit contender in the East starts with him. With free agency starting this past Sunday, players around the league are re-signing with their teams or are finding new homes for 2024-25. This morning, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Donovan Mitchell is signing a three-year, $150.3 million maximum extension with the Cavs.

The Cavs plan to build a championship contender around Donovan Mitchell

BREAKING: Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed on a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension that includes a player option for the 2027-2028 season, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/Vu6QXGyK57

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2024

Since he entered the league in 2017-18, Donovan Mitchell has been a coveted player. He spent the first five seasons of his career in Utah and made the playoffs every season. However, the farthest Utah made it with Mitchell is the second round. Ahead of the 2022-23 season, the Jazz traded Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers. That’s where the five-time all-star has spent the last two seasons. Mitchell isn’t going anywhere after he signed a three-year, $150.3 million maximum extension. Cleveland is fully invested in Mitchell being the centerpiece of their franchise.

In two seasons with the Cavs, Mitchell is averaging (27.5) points, (4.6) rebounds, (5.2) assists, and (1.6) steals per game. The 27-year-old missed 27 games last season for Cleveland. Injuries would play a factor in the postseason as well.  He played all seven games of their first-round series vs. the Magic. In the second round…

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Author : Zach Wolpin

Publish date : 2024-07-02 14:25:32

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