Donovan Mitchell Extends with Cavaliers, Continues Elite Scoring and Playmaking

Donovan Mitchell recently posted 30 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals in a win over the Grizzlies. He signed a three-year, $150.3 million extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers over the summer. Despite missing time due to injuries (55 appearances last year, hasn't played 70 games since 2018-19), Mitchell made his fifth consecutive All-Star game, achieving career highs in assists (6.1), rebounds (5.1), steals (1.8), and blocks (0.5), complementing his 26.6 points and 3.3 threes. His 2022-23 season saw him average 28.3 points, 4.4 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.5 steals across 68 games, with a career-best 48.4% field goal percentage. Mitchell's role is expected to remain consistent within Cleveland's core. He's a consistent fantasy performer, ranking seventh last season. His playoff resume includes averaging 33.9 points, 5.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.1 steals over 17 games, with two 50-point outbursts. Drafted 13th overall in 2017, he quickly became a key player for Utah.