Heat Expected to Re-Sign Davion Mitchell on Team-Friendly $12M AAV Deal
The Miami Heat are expected to bring back defensive-minded guard Davion Mitchell this offseason, with a deal reportedly in the works that could see him earn around $12 million annually, according to NBA insider Keith Smith (via @WadeXFlash on X).
Mitchell, known for his relentless perimeter defense and tenacious work ethic, is seen as a strong culture fit for the Heat. After quietly making an impact in limited minutes, Miamiâs front office appears confident in his upside as a key rotational piece. With several contending teams facing cap constraints, Mitchell is not expected to draw heavy offers from Mid-Level Exception (MLE) teams, which paves the way for Miami to retain him without entering a bidding war.
The reported figureâapproximately $12 million in average annual value (AAV)âpositions the deal as relatively team-friendly given Mitchellâs potential and growth trajectory. The Heat, known for maximizing defensive guards and two-way role players, could view Mitchell as a long-term defensive stopper and a reliable bench contributor, especially as the roster undergoes potential restructuring this offseason.
Re-signing Mitchell at this value would also give Miami flexibility to pursue bigger moves elsewhere, whether in the draft, trade market, or free agency. With questions still looming around players like Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, and potential stars such as Kevin Durant entering the rumor mill, locking in a steady role player like Mitchell is a smart early move.
As Heat Nation awaits bigger splashes this summer, Mitchellâs expected return offers continuity, toughness, and a continued commitment to the franchiseâs trademark grit-and-grind identity.
