Cleveland Cavaliers gets praised for second-biggest contract signing in history as Donovan Mit

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell have agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million contract extension, keeping the five-time All-Star guard with the Cavs through 2027. The deal is the second-biggest contract signing in Cavs history, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.

Donovan Mitchell has been instrumental in lifting the Cavs from a Play-In Tournament team to a playoff team, leading them to the playoffs twice since his acquisition in 2022. He has averaged 27.5 points, 5.2 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game in his two seasons with the Cavs.

That is a huge moment for the Cavs franchise. I would say it’s the second-biggest contract signing in the history of the team dating back to 1970 after LeBron coming back in 2014.

The Cavs’ success under Spida has come despite injuries to key players like Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland. The team went 48-34 last season and reached the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they lost to the eventual champion Boston Celtics. 

The contract extension is a significant moment for the Cavs franchise, demonstrating their commitment to building a competitive team around Mitchell. The Cavs will look to build on their recent success and make a deeper playoff run in the coming seasons.

Donovan Mitchell dispels trade rumors with $150.3 million contract extension with Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell put an end to trade rumors that had been circulating this offseason. Mitchell addressed the rumors in an Instagram video, stating that he never had any intentions of leaving the Cavs and finding the speculation to be humorous.

All year I've been saying the same s**t, saying how much I like it. Every day it's like, 'He's gonna do this, he's gonna do that.' I don't get it, I don't understand it, I think it's hilarious. It is what it is. I'm glad I got this s**t done, man, I'm glad I got this s**t done in Cleveland.

Mitchell expressed his excitement about the deal. This extension demonstrates Mitchell’s commitment to the Cavs and his desire to lead the team to success in the coming seasons.

With Mitchell’s new deal in place, the Cavs can now focus on building a competitive roster around him under the guidance of their new coach, Kenny Atkinson. Atkinson, who was hired earlier this offseason, makes him a great fit for a team looking to take the next step with Mitchell at the helm.

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