After taking care of their first order of business and hiring Kenny Atkinson as the teams’ new head coach, the Cleveland Cavaliers have now checked another important item off their summer list, agreeing to terms with superstar Donovan Mitchell on a new three year, $150.5 million maximum contract extension.
Since landing with the Cavs in 2022, Mitchell has averaged 27.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game across two seasons in Cleveland. He led the Cavaliers to consecutive postseason appearances, including the franchise’s first playoff series win since LeBron James left for Los Angeles — and its first series win without James since 1993 — with a first-round victory over the Orlando Magic back in April.