Donovan Mitchell agrees to $273 million extension with Cavaliers
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Donovan Mitchell has reached a $273 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a report published Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
The deal secures the 29-year-old guard as the centerpiece of Cleveland’s roster while persistent rumors continue to link LeBron James to a possible third stint with the franchise.
Terms beyond the total value were not disclosed in the report, and the Cavaliers have not yet issued a public statement on the agreement. Mitchell averaged 26.4 points per game last season and was selected to his fifth consecutive All-Star Game.
The extension arrives during an offseason filled with speculation about how Cleveland will build around its core. While attention now shifts to potential roster moves, chatter surrounding James’s future — including whether he might again consider Cleveland — remains part of the league’s summer storyline.
Source: New York Post
