Donovan Mitchell is one of the best shooting guards in the NBA. Coming into the league, he was known for his high-flying athleticism and scoring ability. Currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Mitchell is on a mission to bring the Cavaliers back to their glory land.
Ever since Mitchell entered the league, his team has won over 50 games multiple times. Not only has he made the playoffs every season in his career, but he is also one of the best playoff performers in the NBA today. Up until the 2023/24 NBA season, the five-time NBA All-Star has averaged 27.8 points per game in the postseason.
After five seasons with the Jazz, Mitchell was traded to the Cavs for a deal centered around Colin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen. In his first season in Cleveland, Mitchell blossomed, averaging 28.3 ppg, leading the Cavs to the playoffs for the first time since 2018.
Donovan Mitchell Contract Length
Donovan Mitchell’s current contract will run through the 2027/28 season. He signed a three-year contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2024. This extension begins with the 2025/26 season, with two more seasons in - 2026/27 and 2027/28. However, the 2027/28 NBA season is a player option for Donovan Mitchell.
How much is Donovan Mitchell’s contract with the Cavs?
Donovan Mitchell is currently in his five-year rookie max extended contract worth $163 million. A major term of the contract was that it had a Player Option for the 2025/26 season worth $37,096,620. Mitchell decided to decline this player option in favor of signing a new deal with Cleveland.
On July 7, 2024, Donovan Mitchell signed a new three-year, $150.32 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
FAQs
A. Donovan Mitchell currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A. Donovan Mitchell played for the Utah Jazz before this.
A. Currently, Donovan Mitchell is 28 years old.
A. Donovan Mitchell’s current contract will run for three more seasons.
A. Donovan Mitchell is listed as a shooting guard.
