Overview

• Altman’s agent, Bret Just of WME Basketball, finalized the extension terms before the 2024-25 postseason.
• General manager Mike Gansey and assistant GM Brandon Weems also signed multiyear contracts to maintain front-office cohesion.
• Cleveland posted the third-best NBA record over the past three seasons and secured a No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25.
• Under Altman’s leadership, the Cavaliers drafted Darius Garland and Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley and acquired Jarrett Allen and All-NBA talent Donovan Mitchell.
• Facing luxury-tax constraints this offseason, the team strengthened its bench by trading for Lonzo Ball, re-signing Sam Merrill and bringing back veteran Larry Nance Jr.