Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert is confident All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell will sign a long-term contract to chase an NBA championship with Cleveland.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates a three point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. DETROIT —
Mitchell signed a five-year, $163 million contract in 2020 with Utah and is under contract through the 2026 season. Based on the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement, Mitchell is eligible to sign a four-year extension worth up to roughly $200 million this summer. shortly before the 2022-23 season. The team viewed him as perhaps the final piece to contend for an NBA championship by leading young stars Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
Mitchell has often stated he likes playing in Cleveland and sees potential in a team with flaws but plenty of promise. Despite a rash of injuries to key players, the Cavs have managed to stay among the East’s top teams. But a recent slide has put them fourth in the standings and they’re currently fourth, just 3 1/2 games out of a play-in spot with a rough schedule ahead.
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