Timeline of Mitchell rumors and reports
An updating list of all Mitchell news from this summer.
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ offseason will only be successful if they can convince Donovan Mitchell to sign a contract extension. Mitchell is eligible to discuss a four-year extension worth approximately $210 million the day after the NBA Finals end.
Here is how we got to this point in the offseason.
Timeline of events
June 14: Knicks would not be “as enthusiastic” about trading for Mitchell
June 12: Fischer reports “league-wide expectation” is for Mitchell to re-sign in Cleveland
May 31: Cavs to interview Johnnie Bryant who has a history with Mitchell in Utah
May 31: Fischer reports Cavs are not eager to break up core four
May 24: Altman strikes an optimistic tone when asked about Mitchell’s future in Cleveland
May 24: Marcus Morris would be “highly surprised” if Mitchell left Cavs
May 24: Windhorst says Cavs to offer Mitchell $200 million extension
May 17: Optimism grows for Mitchell to extend with Cavs
May 16: Woj says Mitchell told him “I am happy in Cleveland”
May 16: Lloyd reports Lakers are at the “front of the line” in a potential Mitchell trade
May 16: Garland’s future with Cleveland in doubt if Mitchell re-signs
May 16: Fedor reports the relationship between Bickerstaff and Mitchell deteriorated
May 16: Fedor reports Mitchell was frustrated with “teammate’s lack of maturity”
May 15: Cavs season ends with Game 5 loss to Celtics
May 13: Mitchell ruled out for Game 4 and eventually Game 5 against Boston