After getting an early start to the NBA offseason, the Miami Heat standout Davion Mitchell has made an important career move.
According to an announcement from CAA Basketball, Mitchell has signed with the agency, finding new representation ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season.
For Mitchell and CAA, it’s a reunion. When Mitchell was coming out of college, CAA was his original agency. He makes his return before a critical season.
Davion Mitchell Has An Important Season Approaching
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – APRIL 05: Davion Mitchell #45 of the Baylor Bears reacts during the National Championship game of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 05, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The 2026-2027 NBA season will serve as the final year of Mitchell’s contract.
He’s currently in the midst of a two-year deal, worth $24.0 million.
During the 2026-2027 season, Mitchell will earn $12.4 million. After the season, he will become an unrestricted free agent. The new agency will be tasked with finding Mitchell the best deal possible next summer. And depending on the Heat’s offseason/in-season moves, Mitchell could become a trade candidate.
It’s typical for players in the midst of their final contract season to be viewed as possible trade candidates. If the Heat don’t plan to keep Mitchell around for the long run, they could look to get value for him now before they lose him to the free agency market for nothing.
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 18: Davion Mitchell #45 of the Miami Heat reacts after their 123-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks in overtime during an NBA play-in tournament game on April 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Mitchell entered the NBA in 2021 as the ninth-overall pick out of Baylor. He was selected by the Sacramento Kings.
The 27-year-old veteran spent the first three seasons of his career playing for the Sacramento Kings. He appeared in 227 games with the Kings, averaging 7.4 points, 2.8 assists, and 1.6 rebounds per game.
During the 2024 offseason, Mitchell was traded to the Toronto Raptors. He saw the court for 44 games in Toronto, before getting traded to the Heat in the blockbuster Jimmy Butler deal.
In his first run with the Heat, Mitchell averaged 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists.
The 2025-2026 season was Mitchell’s first full run in Miami. He shot 39.5% from three, while averaging 9.3 points, 6.5 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game.
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