Cleveland guard Donovan Mitchell signs record extension
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension, his agency Creative Artists Agency confirmed on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026. The deal replaces Mitchell’s player option for the 2027-28 season and is structured to run through 2029-30, with a player option for 2030-31. The contract includes a full 15% trade kicker, underscoring Cleveland’s intention to keep the seven-time All-Star as its long-term centerpiece. Based on current NBA cap projections, the extension starts at 35% of the 2027-28 cap with 8% annual raises and sets a new league record for average annual salary value.
Timeline
- 2027-28 Mitchell extension scheduled to begin
- 2027-28 Salary projected at about $60.1 million
- 2028-29 Annual salary projected near $65.7 million
- 2029-30 Contract year projected at $70.6 million
- 2030-31 Player option worth about $75.5 million
- July 7, 2026 Agency confirms max extension agreement
- July 7, 2026 ESPN reports terms and salary structure
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