[Bontemps] Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is unlikely to sign an extension with the franchise if they suffer another first or second round exit in the postseason.
The Cavaliers know they are facing a huge decision this summer, one year before Mitchell can become a free agent in the 2027 offseason. If the Cavaliers again exit in the first or second round – as Mitchell has in each of his first eight seasons – will he be willing to commit to another extension in Cleveland? That seems unlikely. No one is more aware of that than the Cavaliers, who have already made one deal and are clearly interested in making more between now and Thursday afternoon.