Donovan Mitchell and James Harden each expressed a desire to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers following Monday's 130-93 season-ending loss to the New York Knicks.
Mitchell has two seasons remaining on his current deal, including a $53.8-million player option for 2027-28. The seven-time All-Star is eligible to sign a four-year, $272-million contract extension July 7, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.
"I love it here. I don't know how else to say it. I've said it before I signed the other extension. I love it here," Mitchell told reporters postgame about potentially inking a new long-term deal, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
"I have no doubt this group can get there. ... We have unfinished business."
Meanwhile, Harden can hit free agency this summer if he declines his $42.3-million player option for next season.
The Cavs gave up Darius Garland and a second-round pick to acquire Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers at the trade deadline.
Harden averaged 20.5 points, 7.7 assists, and 4.8 boards across 26 regular-season appearances with Cleveland. However, the former MVP's level dropped in the playoffs, especially in the East finals.
Harden averaged just 16 points on 38.9% shooting - including a 17.9% clip from deep - across four games against the Knicks.
Despite finishing the campaign on a sour note, Harden said he "100%" wants and expects to be back with the Cavs next season.
"It's tough. It's not ending how we wanted to, but I think we found something," Harden said.
Cleveland made its first conference finals since 2018 and has starters Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley under contract for at least three more seasons.
