Donovan Mitchell and James Harden each expressed a desire to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers following Monday’s 130-93 season-ending loss to the New York Knicks.
Mitchell has two seasons remaining on his current deal, including a $53.8-million player option for 2027-28. The seven-time All-Star is eligible to sign a four-year, $272-million contract extension July 7, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks.
“I love it here. I don’t know how else to say it. I’ve said it before I signed the other extension. I love it here,” Mitchell told reporters postgame about potentially inking a new long-term deal, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
“I have no doubt this group can get there. … We have unfinished business.”
Meanwhile, Harden can hit free agency this summer if he declines his $42.3-million player option for next season.
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