Donovan Mitchell agrees to $273 million extension with Cavs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Donovan Mitchell has secured a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal, confirmed on July 7, 2026, includes a player option for the 2030-31 season, according to his agent. This commitment solidifies Mitchell's role within the team as they aim for a successful run in the NBA. Following his recent performances, the Cavaliers are looking to build around their star guard for the foreseeable future.
- •Donovan Mitchell signs a 4-year, $273 million extension.
- •Cavs' contract includes a player option for 2030-31 season.
- •Deal announced on July 7, 2026.
- •Mitchell's performances have led to this significant extension.
- •Cavs aim to enhance their competitiveness in the league.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cavs agree on Mitchell deal as LeBron watches: report
- 2:50 PMCBS NBA — Donovan Mitchell signs $273M contract extension with Cavaliers: What it means for Cavs future, LeBron pursuit
- 2:17 PMESPN — Cavs' Mitchell agrees to $273M max extension
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Cavaliers, guard Donovan Mitchell agree to $273M extension
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell agrees to four-year, $273M max extension
"Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a maximum four-year NBA contract extension worth $273 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent said Tuesday, a move that could help bring back LeBron James.Mitchell, who joined the Cavs in a 2022 off-season trade from Utah, said after being eliminated from the playoffs in May by the eventual champion New York Knicks that he had "unfinished business" trying to bring another NBA crown to Cleveland.
"Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a 4-year, $273 million maximum extension with the Cavs, including a player option for the 2030-31 season, per his agent.
"The Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell agreed to a four-year, $273 million extension, which could keep the guard under contract through 2030-31.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 5:20 PMCavs agree on Mitchell deal as LeBron watches: report
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a maximum four-year NBA contract extension worth $273 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent said Tuesday, a move that could help bring back LeBron James.Mitchell, who joined the Cavs in a 2022 off-season trade from Utah, said after being eliminated from the playoffs in May by the eventual champion New York Knicks that he had "unfinished business" trying to bring another NBA crown to Cleveland.
- CBS NBAJul 7, 2026, 2:50 PMDonovan Mitchell signs $273M contract extension with Cavaliers: What it means for Cavs future, LeBron pursuit
Mitchell, coming off his first conference finals appearance, inked a new long-term deal with Cleveland on Tuesday
- ESPNJul 7, 2026, 2:17 PMCavs' Mitchell agrees to $273M max extension
Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a 4-year, $273 million maximum extension with the Cavs, including a player option for the 2030-31 season, per his agent.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 2:00 PMCleveland Cavaliers, guard Donovan Mitchell agree to $273M extension
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell agreed to a four-year, $273 million extension, which could keep the guard under contract through 2030-31.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 1:44 PMCavaliers star Donovan Mitchell agrees to four-year, $273M max extension
The Cleveland Cavaliers and guard Donovan Mitchell have agreed on a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension.
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