What happened: Donovan Mitchell agreed to a four-year extension with Cleveland beginning in 2027-28. The contract includes a 15% trade kicker.
Why it matters: The agreement keeps Cleveland’s lead guard under contract through his prime. Its escalating salaries will shape the Cavaliers’ flexibility around the NBA’s tax aprons.
By the numbers: Mitchell is set to earn $60.9 million in 2027-28, $65.8 million in 2028-29, $70.6 million in 2029-30 and $75.5 million in 2030-31.
What to watch: Cleveland’s next moves will show how the front office builds around Mitchell while managing the extension’s rising cap charges.