Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman made clear that securing a contract extension with Donovan Mitchell is a top priority for the organisation.
Altman spoke at the team’s end-of-season press conference on Friday, addressing reporters during a 32-minute exchange about the franchise’s future plans.
The comments were first reported by Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com in a subscriber-only piece covering the full details of the press conference.
Altman was direct and emphatic when asked about Mitchell’s future, leaving little doubt about where the organisation stands on the matter.
“Donovan is our guy,” Altman told reporters, delivering one of the most unambiguous statements of the entire press conference session.
He went on to praise Mitchell’s broader impact on the franchise, highlighting the player’s influence both on and off the court.
“He’s elevated everything about this franchise and this organization,” Altman added, underlining just how highly the Cavaliers regard their star player.
The comments signal that Cleveland is determined to keep Mitchell in place as the cornerstone of its roster moving forward into the future.
Securing an extension would represent a significant moment for the franchise, providing stability and continuity around one of the league’s premier offensive talents.
The Cavaliers clearly view Mitchell as central to their long-term ambitions, and Altman’s public declaration reinforces that position in no uncertain terms.
The end-of-season press conference served as an opportunity for the organisation to lay out its intentions, with the Mitchell extension emerging as the headline issue.
Altman’s willingness to speak so openly about the priority reflects the confidence Cleveland has in building its future plans around Mitchell as the focal point.
