Donovan Mitchell
#45SG · Cleveland Cavaliers
All-NBA 1st Team '25All-NBA 2nd Team '23All-Rookie 1st Team '18
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Height
6'2"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
29
College
Louisville
Experience
8 yrs
Wingspan
6'10.0"
Reach
8'1.0"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9.5"
B+
A+
A+
A+
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The Verdict on Donovan, in One Read
On the field, Donovan Mitchell grades out as an excellent SG for Cleveland Cavaliers (A+ Impact). That places him 2nd of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it good value (B+), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 609 | 27.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 48.3% | 36.6% | 84.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 70 | 27.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakA+LongevityLong CareerRecentA
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 70 | 27.9 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 48.3% | A+ A+ |
| 2024-25 | | 71 | 24.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 44.3% | A A |
| 2023-24 | | 55 | 26.6 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 46.2% | A+ A+ |
| 2022-23 | | 68 | 28.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 48.4% | A+ A+ |
| 2021-22 |  | 67 | 25.9 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 44.8% | A- A- |
| 2020-21 | | 53 | 26.4 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 43.8% | A- A- |
| 2019-20 | | 69 | 24.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 44.9% | A- A- |
| 2018-19 | | 77 | 23.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 43.2% | A A |
| 2017-18 | | 79 | 20.5 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 43.7% | B+ B+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 5/26 | vs NYK | L 93-130 | 32 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9-18 | 5-9 | -23 |
| Sun, 5/24 | vs NYK | L 108-121 | 38 | 23 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$150.3M
Guaranteed
$96.5M
AAV
$46.4M/yr
Guaranteed %64%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B+
Good Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Above-rotation impact at near-tier salary earns Donovan Mitchell a B+ Contract Value Index. Mitchell's 2025-26 campaign validates the investment: 27.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, and 5.7 APG across 70 games underscore that his All-NBA First Team credentials remain operative, and his 42-point outings against quality opposition prove the elite scoring ability that anchors Cleveland's contention argument remains fully intact. At $46.4M AAV across three years, Mitchell sits in franchise-player territory—a premium but market-appropriate cost for an established veteran in his prime who delivers both perimeter scoring and playoff equity. At 29 years old with nine seasons of pedigree behind him, he's neither overpaying for aging decline nor undershooting his actual value; this is a veteran cornerstone deal structured for a team ready to compete now. The minor eye injury update that surfaced in recent coverage introduces short-term narrative noise rather than fundamental contract concern, and media sentiment around Mitchell remains strongly favorable—his voice on league rule matters and his on-court impact keep him positioned as a respected franchise anchor. The three-year window provides reasonable risk containment for a big contract, and his sustained A+ performance grade confirms the CVI reflects true value rather than optimistic projection. This deal earns its B+ by delivering cornerstone production on cornerstone money without the bloat that drags down true max contracts past their productive life.
Performance Analysis
A+
#2 of 147 Shooting Guards
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Donovan's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Donovan Compares at the Position
Donovan Mitchell ranks 2nd of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Donovan between Anthony Edwards (A+) just ahead and Austin Reaves (A+) just behind.
Graded higher
Anthony EdwardsMinnesota TimberwolvesA+Donovan MitchellA+
Graded lower
Austin ReavesLos Angeles LakersA+Devin BookerPhoenix SunsA+Desmond BaneOrlando MagicTransaction History
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About this player
Donovan Mitchell is a veteran in his 8th NBA season listed at SG for the Cleveland Cavaliers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Donovan Mitchell, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B+, Performance A+, Sentiment A+.
The crowd's Fan Verdict moves in real time as fans vote on this profile. FanVerdicts' own read updates as new data lands — performance recalculates when NBA game stats post, sentiment shifts with media coverage and fan discussion, and the Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) behind the Contract Value Index read.
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