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Evan Mobley signs reported 5-year, $224 million extension with Cavs | NBA.com
The Cavaliers' versatile big man reportedly becomes the 4th member of the 2021 NBA Draft class to earn a 5-year maximum extension.
Evan Mobley will now be a Cavalier through at least the 2028-2029 season.
With all those 1st round picks going to the Jazz in the years to come- it was so important to get this done- but it all started with Donovan Mitchell re-signing. The Jazz have to be extremely disappointed.
Cavaliers now have Mitchell, Mobley and Garland under long term deals under rates that will just look better and better as the salary cap explodes- they will avoid the tax line this year too which is important for the long term build of the franchise. This deal guarantees that Garland, Mitchell and Mobley will be together for their primes (unless of course a trade is made).
This gives the Cavs a 3-5 year run way to keep growing together and keep taking steps forward- gives them a great base and stability while still leaving them flexibility---- delaying going into the tax for 1 more year is also huge for roster flexibility.
Not counting Mobley- Cleveland- in the last 10 years has signed free agents LeBron James, Kevin Love (twice), and Donovan Mitchell- 3 Hall of Fame Talents---- in addition to Garland and Mobley- great young talents coming off rookie deals.
Think of that- Cleveland- a small market team that @tlance said could not sign these guys- signed LeBron James, Kevin Love (twice), and Donovan Mitchell- to long term contract extensions-- it just goes to show you that if you are a small market team that builds the right culture and team- you can sign big time free agents that could go anywhere and demand a max salary.
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