Donovan Mitchell’s $273 million Cavs extension called ‘a bit ominous’

Donovan Mitchell's $273M Cavs Extension: Ominous or Justified?

The Cavaliers wanted Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland for the long haul. The bill for making that happen is what has ESPN’s Ben Golliver raising an eyebrow. Mitchell signed a four-year, $273 million maximum extension this offseason, a deal that Golliver wrote “deserves more scrutiny.” The numbers are certainly enormous. Mitchell will earn more than $60 million in 2027-28, and his contract includes a $75.5 million player option for 2030-31, when he …

Donovan Mitchell’s $273 million Cavs extension called ‘a bit ominous’

The Cavaliers wanted Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland for the long haul. The bill for making that happen is what has ESPN’s Ben Golliver raising an eyebrow. Mitchell signed a four-year, $273 million maximum extension this offseason, a deal that Golliver wrote “deserves more scrutiny.” The numbers are certainly enormous. Mitchell will earn more than $60 […]