The Cleveland Cavaliers haven't entered panic mode yet when it comes to securing a potential contract extension for Donovan Mitchell.
But that moment may be coming sooner than later as the 26-year-old star only has two seasons left on his current deal before having a player option ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
While appearing on NBA Today on Monday, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported that the crucial moment for the Cavs' negotiations will happen next summer.
"I don't think under any circumstances he was ever considering extending this season and I think the Cavs knew that when they traded for him," Windhorst said (8:00 in video).