Donovan Mitchell signs $163 Million contract extension with Utah Jazz

Donovan Mitchell signs $163 Million contract extension with Utah Jazz

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Donovan Mitchell averaged more than 27 points in the playoffs last season

Utah Jazz seemed ecstatic in the previous season, with their optimistic playoff run, it was all courtesy to Donovan Mitchell. Not only that, Jazz is showing strong hopes of having another deep playoff run as they re-sign Jordan Clarkson to four-year, $52 million contract. Utah Jazz also signed Derrick Favors to three-year, $29.1 million contract. 

Mitchell averaged 20 points per game in his first 3 seasons at Jazz. But he blossomed in the 2019-20 season, averaging 24 points per game, more than 4 assists. He shooting from behind the arc had an accuracy of more than 37%. 

Donovan Mitchell signs possibly $195 Million extension 

Despite Rudy Gobert not being at his best and then being contracted with the virus. Mitchell played a great leadership role. The team fell to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs with Mitchell averaging an NBA-high 36.3 points during the seven-game series. This was obviously enough for Utah to make the financial commitment. 

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The deal includes a 30% escalator clause that would turn the guaranteed $163 million base into $195 million should Mitchell be voted onto one of the three All-NBA teams, sources said. The deal also includes a player option after the fourth year, sources told ESPN’s Bobby Marks. 

Talks moved quickly on the maximum extension, with Sullivan and Brown finalizing terms on Sunday morning with Jazz president Dennis Lindsey and general manager Justin Zanik, sources said as per ESPN. 

Not only Donovan Mitchell but Boston Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum is another young All-Star member of the draft class expected to be offered a designated maximum contract extension. 

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