The Miami Heat have made a major offseason move by re-signing one of their key contributors from the 2024–25 campaign. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the team has agreed to a fully guaranteed two-year, $24 million contract with Davion Mitchell.
The move is seen as a significant win for Miami, as Mitchell quickly became a standout performer following his midseason acquisition from the Toronto Raptors. Sporting jersey No. 15, Mitchell brought both flair and grit to the lineup, averaging 10.3 points and 5.3 assists across 30 regular-season games while shooting a career-best from beyond the arc.
He stepped up even further in the playoffs, starting in three of four games and averaging 15 points and 6.3 assists. Mitchell’s reputation for high-level defense was on full display as well—he ranked in the top five for field-goal percentage allowed among players who contested over 500 shots.
The deal was brokered between Heat officials and Mitchell’s agent, Josh Beauregard-Bell of Wasserman. It highlights the team’s belief in the 26-year-old guard’s future. Mitchell’s midseason arrival gave the Heat a much-needed boost in the backcourt, aligning perfectly with the franchise’s tough, defensive-minded culture.
Fans have taken to social media with reactions ranging from celebration to speculation, with some wondering if this move could foreshadow other roster changes—possibly involving Duncan Robinson.
This signing also marks a new chapter for the Heat as they regroup after a disappointing playoff sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers and the trade of Jimmy Butler at the deadline.
With his combination of elite defense and developing offensive game, Mitchell’s return could be a cornerstone for Miami’s resurgence.
“He fits what we’re about,” one team insider said. “Tough, unselfish, and ready to take the next step.”
