The Miami Heat have decided to re-sign Davion Mitchell to a lucrative two-year contract worth $24 million, as reported by Shams Charania. Mitchell has shown tremendous potential during his time in Miami, becoming the team’s most dependable point guard over the last 30 games of the previous season.

Best known for his defensive skills, Mitchell averaged 10.3 points and 5.3 assists per game with impressive shooting stats: 50.4% from the field, 44.7% from three, and 70.2% from the free-throw line. His re-signing was a key move for the Heat as he was poised to enter restricted free agency on June 30. Instead of allowing other teams to dictate his value, the Heat proactively secured his services ahead of the market.

Mitchell’s nickname, ‘Off Night,’ stems from his strong defense that has complemented the Heat’s disciplined playing style. His chemistry with fellow backcourt partner Tyler Herro has been notable, enhancing the Heat’s offensive capabilities significantly compared to previous line-ups.

Now that Mitchell is under contract, the Heat are expected to continue strategizing on how to further enhance their backcourt and solidify their stature as contenders in the Eastern Conference.