Davion Mitchell is re-signing with the Miami Heat on a two-year, $24 million deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This move comes after Mitchell’s impressive performance with the Heat last season, where he averaged 10.3 points, 5.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 44.7% on three-pointers ¹ ².
Mitchell’s Journey to the Heat
Mitchell was traded to the Heat at the deadline last season as part of a massive five-team deal that sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. Despite being a relatively new addition to the team, Mitchell became an integral part of the Heat’s rotation, starting 15 games and playing a crucial role in their postseason run
Key Stats and Performances
Some of Mitchell’s notable stats and performances include
Regular Season Averages: 10.3 points, 5.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game
Postseason Performance: Averaged 15 points per game and 6.3 assists in the first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers
Shooting Splits: 50.4% field goal percentage, 44.7% three-point percentage, and 70.2% free throw percentage
Contract Details and Implications
The deal is fully guaranteed, and Mitchell’s agent, Josh Beauregard-Bell of Wasserman, negotiated the contract with the Heat. With this signing, the Heat will likely need to make some roster adjustments to avoid crossing the luxury tax line. One potential candidate for waiver or contract renegotiation is Duncan Robinson, who has until Sunday to decide on an early termination option worth $19.9 million ³ ¹.
What’s Next for the Heat?
With Mitchell re-signed, the Heat can now focus on adding more backcourt talent alongside him and Tyler Herro. Heat president Pat Riley is expected to make one more splashy addition to make Miami a contender in the East again ².
