Donovan Mitchell signs massive extension with Cavaliers

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives | By Pat Dowd | Last updated Jul 7, 2026 11:43 AM ET

The Cleveland Cavaliers and all-star guard Donovan Mitchell have agreed to a four-year $273 million maximum contract according to Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option for the 2030 season.

Mitchell has been an all-star in all four seasons with Cleveland and has been named to an All-NBA team three times. During his tenure with the Cavaliers he’s averaged 26.7 points, 5.3 assists and 4.6 rebounds.

BREAKING: Cleveland Cavaliers All-NBA star Donovan Mitchell has agreed on a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension that includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker, CAA’s Co-Head of Basketball, Austin Brown, tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/7gfOG4n5l1

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 7, 2026

The former member of the Utah Jazz has led the Cavaliers to the playoffs three out of his four years. This past season Mitchell came up just short losing to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Cavaliers may not be done just yet with its major deals this offseason as it remains a major player in the LeBron James sweepstakes.

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