Shams: Heat will sign restricted free agent Mitchell in two years

June 28, According to well-known sports reporter Shams Charania, the Heat management and David Mitchell's agent have negotiated to complete the new contract negotiations, and the two sides plan to sign a two-year, full-money security contract of $24 million.

26-year-old Mitchell was selected by the Kings with the top ten pick in the first round in 2021, but was traded to the Raptors last season due to a decrease in playing time for the second consecutive year. Then traded from the Raptors to the Heat in the middle of last season.

Last season, Mitchell performed well during his time with the Heat, averaging 10.3 points per game and shooting 50.4% from the field, with three-point shooting percentage reaching a career high of 40%. In 30 games played for the Heat, three-point shooting percentage was as high as 44.7%. He started three of the Heat's four playoff games, averaging 15 points and 6.3 assists per game.

In addition, Mitchell faces opponents' star players and has excellent defense. Statistics show that among the players who have made at least 500 shots this season, Mitchell, as the main defender, ranks in the top five in shooting percentages.