{"id":810984,"date":"2026-07-18T22:44:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T22:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/810984\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T22:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T22:44:08","slug":"cavaliers-reacts-survey-fans-are-still-committed-to-mitchell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/810984\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavaliers Reacts Survey: Fans are still committed to Mitchell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cavs fans and fans across the country. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsurvey.co.uk\/s\/8SCRL8\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up here<\/a> to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/fearthesword.co\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> extended Donovan Mitchell to a massive $270 million deal. We asked you, the fans, for a reaction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">You voted overwhelmingly in favor of Mitchell\u2019s extension.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">More than two-thirds of Cavs fans agreed that signing Mitchell to a long-term extension was the correct move. Only 29% disagreed with the decision. That means the loudest detractors you\u2019ve seen online are simply part of the vocal minority. Most Cavs fans are still on board with Spida.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">In fairness, it\u2019s understandable why some fans have become disgruntled. Getting swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, all while Mitchell struggles to establish himself, was frustrating to watch. Even more frustrating was Jalen Brunson getting the better of him once again \u2014 while doing it on a cheaper deal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">But the simple truth remains: Mitchell is too valuable to insult with a low-ball offer. This franchise hasn\u2019t seen many players better than him. They certainly haven\u2019t had a superstar embrace them like this since LeBron James. That\u2019s the type of relationship you don\u2019t want to sour by being cheap.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">For a reminder, here are the details of Mitchell\u2019s deal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">I think every fan would vote for paying Mitchell less if it meant opening the door for more improvements to the roster. But that wasn\u2019t what we asked. We wanted to know if you agreed with the Mitchell extension. And, given everything we know, the answer was a resounding yes for a reason.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sportsbook.fanduel.com\/navigation\/nba?tab=futures\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FanDuel<\/a> currently has the Cavs over\/under for wins set at 47.5. They\u2019ve won more than that in each of Mitchell\u2019s four seasons in Cleveland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Mitchell has led the Cavs to multiple 50-win seasons. He\u2019s been one of their most consistent playoff performers outside of his recent struggles, which, in the end, led to their deepest playoff run in years. There are plenty of things to complain about or nitpick, but losing Mitchell was a non-starter for Cleveland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. 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