"We know the Cavs are among the leaders to land LeBron James. How does Mitchell's extension impact that decision?" Shams Charania: "It certainly helps because here you have a franchise cornerstone in Cleveland now doubling down on the franchise. This is the second extension Donovan Mitchell has signed since joining the Cavs in 2022.
I am told Donovan Mitchell has been hands-on with his approach to trying to help the Cavs and work with the Cavs on roster upgrades after their run to the Eastern Conference Finals, and that does include the pursuit of LeBron James. Donovan Mitchell has made it clear behind the scenes that he would embrace LeBron James coming and joining him in Cleveland." — 7/8/2026
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Shams Charania:
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and president of basketball operations Koby Altman spoke with Mitchell and Brown once the seven-time NBA All-Star was able to land a new extension, and reached terms quickly. All parties have been in lockstep on the future direction. Mitchell has played a significant part in the Cavaliers’ conversations to improve the roster, and supportive of the front office, and that has continued this summer. — 7/7/2026
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Shams Charania: After leading the Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference finals,
Mitchell could have waited until next summer for an additional fifth season worth an extra $80 million but instead committed early on a long-term extension on the first day he was eligible for a new contract to stamp his pledge to the city of Cleveland. This marks the second extension for Mitchell since arriving to Cleveland in 2022. — 7/7/2026
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Shams Charania: BREAKING:
Cleveland Cavaliers All-NBA star
Donovan Mitchell has agreed on a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension that includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker, CAA's Co-Head of Basketball, Austin Brown, tells ESPN. — 7/7/2026
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Donovan Mitchell could have waited until next summer for an additional season worth an extra $80 million on the deal (five years and $353 million), according to ESPN's Bobby Marks. He instead committed on a long-term extension on the first day he was eligible for a new contract to stamp his pledge to Cleveland. Mitchell was entering the last guaranteed season of his contract ahead of a 2027 player option, which now gets replaced by the new deal. — 7/7/2026
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ESPN Cleveland: Donovan Mitchell's contract extension per year:
Year 1 - $60.9 million Year 2 - $65.8 million Year 3 - $70.6 million Year 4 - $75.5 million Spida got PAID. — 7/7/2026
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Donovan Mitchell also would embrace the Cavaliers reuniting with LeBron James if James makes the decision to sign with Cleveland, according to sources. The Cavaliers are among several leading suitors for James, joining Miami, Golden State, Philadelphia and Minnesota. — 7/7/2026
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Bobby Marks: Mentioned this with @ZachLowe_NBA Change to the 35% max rule *
Player is eligible to still receive 35% of the salary cap if 10 years of service (Donovan Mitchell) or has reached the All-NBA criteria (Tatum SGA, Brown) * However, if the player was drafted or traded within the first 4 years in the NBA (SGA for example), only 30% of the salary applies to the cap. * In the case of Jaylen Brown, $48.9M this season and not $57M applies The rule is a bigger version of what applies already with the veteran minimum exception. A player with 10 years of service + signs a contract for $3.9M. However, for cap purposes only $2.45M applies (2 years of service) — 7/7/2026
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"[Donovan] Mitchell, [James] Harden, [Evan] Mobley, [Jarrett] Allen. Dan and Grant -- which is the Gilberts. Plus Koby [Altman], he was there when LeBron won there," Paul said. "Big, big, big X factor, let me talk to you about Brandon Weems," who is the Cavs' assistant GM under the president of basketball operations, Altman, and was a childhood friend and James' high school teammate. "Brandon Weems is basically LeBron's brother," Paul said. "Now, he worked his own way [up], nobody gave him anything. He's earned to be in the front office of the Cavs. "But that is a big feather in the cap [for Cleveland], because of Brandon Weems."
Paul added that the Cavs would have been even more appealing had the roster still featured fellow Klutch client Darius Garland, who was traded to the LA Clippers for Harden last season. "This is no offense to Harden," Paul said. "Because he loves Garland like he loves Maxey." — 7/3/2026
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Donovan Mitchell:
Critique basketball all you want… but disease is insane… we gotta stop letting people just say whatever… cmon man! NBA Central: NBA sources believe Jaylen Brown thinks he’s the smartest person in the room, per @colincowherd: “I had two NBA sources … two people in the league, one an executive, one a scout, say that Jaylen Brown has — it’s a disease. He suddenly thinks he’s the smartest guy in every room he’s in … You make a lot of money, suddenly you’re absolutely sure, you don’t wanna listen to your bosses, you don’t wanna listen to consultants, you don’t wanna listen to teammates.” — 7/2/2026
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