Cavs and Donovan Mitchell positioned for future contract decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:27 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Brian Windhorst of ESPN Cleveland stated that the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell find themselves in a strong position heading into the next year. He indicated that Mitchell, who has one year left on his contract, could choose to decline an extension this summer. This would allow him to capitalize on more lucrative options as a 10-year veteran. Windhorst suggested that fans should be ready for the possibility that Mitchell does not sign an extension this year.
- •Donovan Mitchell has one year left on his contract.
- •Cavs and Mitchell are in a strong position, according to ESPN's Windhorst.
- •Mitchell may opt to decline an extension this summer.
- •As a 10-year veteran, Mitchell can pursue lucrative contract options next year.
- 8:27 AMYahoo Sports — "I think the Cavs and Donovan are in a very good …
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