United StatesDonovan Mitchell, the star guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has signed a four-year, $273 million max contract extension with the team, according to his agent confirmed by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. The agreement includes a player option for the 2030-31 season. Mitchell, who was traded to the Cavaliers before the 2022-23 season, opted to commit immediately rather than waiting an additional year which could have added a fifth season worth up to $80 million. Despite leading the Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference Finals as the No. 4 seed, they were swept by the New York Knicks in the playoffs. Mitchell expressed disappointment over the loss but reaffirmed his commitment to the team and the city of Cleveland.
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