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Donovan Mitchell Says He Wants to Stay With Cavaliers Long Term

The pledge sets a steady tone for Cleveland ahead of offseason contract talks.

Overview

  • Mitchell told The Athletic he loves Cleveland, wants to play there for as long as he can, and said his fiancée Coco Jones feels good about the choice.
  • He tied his future to winning, saying he plans to stay as long as the Cavaliers keep competing at the highest level.
  • He pushed back on claims that he pressures the front office and said people overlook that contract decisions are part of business.
  • He praised team culture and care, pointing to comfortable travel and high‑quality meals for players and families as examples that matter day to day.
  • He remains under a three‑year, $150.3 million deal signed in 2024, with reporting projecting a much larger extension could be discussed this offseason and reach about $380 million through 2030.