Donovan Mitchell is staying in Cleveland after signing a 3-year extension

Good news has just arrived in Cleveland's camp, as their superstar has decided to commit to the team for the next three campaigns. According to sources like ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Donovan Mitchell agreed to a $150.3 million deal on Tuesday that will keep him with the Cavaliers and out of free agency next year.

The point guard already had a one-year contract and now the extension includes a $54 million player option for the 2027-28 season. If this continues, it means Donovan's new deal could be a free agent in three years.

Reports confirm that the contract includes a 10-year clause, which if Mitchell is reached, will be eligible for an extension worth $380 million. Just one last campaign, Spida posted 26.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 46.2% overall and 36.8% from deep.

BREAKING: Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year, $150.3 billion contract that includes a player option for the 2027-2028 season, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/Vu6QXGyK57

– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2024

In two seasons with the Cavs, he made the All-Star team twice and scored a record 71 points when he bombed the Chicago Bulls this year. During his time at Ohio, he averaged 27.5 ppg, 5.2 apg and 4.6 rpg.

“We feel good about Donovan,” Koby Altman said Monday. “He's in a big place mentally. He is healthy. He is very happy that he and Kenny can sit down and talk about the future, talk about the team.”

Cleveland's general manager is convinced Donovan is more committed than ever. “You have planted. He's really invested in what we're doing. Hopefully we'll have a definitive answer on that soon, but be nice. He's very involved and very cooperative and very, very pro-Cleveland,” he confirmed.

The guard reiterated his status by posting a video of himself driving his car and talking to Cavaliers fans while facing the camera. “I've been saying the same (things) all year,” Mitchell said in his car.

“I say how much I love you every day. It's like, 'Oh, you're going to do this. He will do that.' I don't get it. I don't understand it. I think it's funny,” he added. “Of course, but I'm glad I did this, man. I'm glad I did these (things) in Cleveland. Now to focus. You know what I'm saying? Let's get to it.”

Despite Donovan's continued interest in extending his contract, many NBA teams have been monitoring his status for a trade.

Now we know that Mitchell was right when he told the media that he was interested in renewing his vows with the Cavaliers last season, but this did not stop other franchises from monitoring his situation, as many of them are willing to pursue the game. All-Star guard for potential trades.

“The NBA, especially starting with what Donovan said at the end of the season, is paying close attention because many teams would like to make a big offer to the Cavs if Donovan doesn't choose to extend his contract,” said Brian Windhorst months ago. past.

According to Donovan Mitchell, he has been dreaming of becoming the next face of the NBA since his rookie campaign and believes he can achieve this in Cleveland. As a 20-year-old in his first year, the Cavaliers guard has written down his goals as a pro and already feels he is destined to dominate the entire league.

“I can sit here and tell you that I want to be one of the faces of the NBA, if not the face, but I have to go out there and do it. I don't see it as pressure,” he told insider Chris Fedor last year. “That's a goal I set for myself a long time ago.”