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2mo ago

Heat Sign Davion Mitchell to Two-Year, $24 Million Deal Ahead of Robinson Deadline

By pushing the Heat over the luxury tax line, Mitchell’s new deal makes Robinson’s early-termination decision the pivot for roster changes or cap relief.

Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson looks on during his game against the Denver Nuggets at Kaseya Center on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in Miami. (John McCall/South Florida Sun Sentinel)
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Overview

  • After averaging 10.3 points, 5.3 assists and 1.4 steals in 30 games following a midseason trade, Mitchell signed a fully guaranteed two-year, $24 million deal that bypasses restricted free agency.
  • The contract fills the Heat’s 15-man standard roster limit and pushes Miami into escalating luxury tax penalties for the upcoming season.
  • Duncan Robinson faces a Sunday 6 p.m. deadline to exercise his $20 million early-termination option, with only $10 million guaranteed unless the team secures the remainder by July 8.
  • Locked into the luxury tax, the Heat are evaluating trade scenarios involving Andrew Wiggins to reduce salary obligations and reclaim cap flexibility.
  • As league-wide free agency opens Monday evening, Miami plans to prioritize trades and contract extensions over new signings until it clears tax space or creates roster openings.