Trade & Free Agency 2026/2027

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Donovan Mitchell told Marc Spears of ESPN to “stop the [trade] speculation” and that he wants to return to Cleveland and work on his next deal. Mitchell becomes eligible for a 4YR/$272M contract extension on July 7 or, if he waits until 2027, a 5YR/$350M contract with a no-trade clause.


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That is sort of scary.   the 4 year contract is around 68 million per year.   Mitchell is very good, but will be 30 by the start of next season.   One injury and that turns into an albatross, even if he is still a good player.

Mitchell as the highest paid/best player limits the ceiling of a team. He is a great scorer. Not a great offensive engine. Needs another playmaking guard next to him. And his defense is beyond bad. 
Cavs probably have to do this because they cannot replace him but they might have peaked this year (unless Mobley unlocks another level on offense).