The Cleveland Cavaliers want to keep their core together, and not just in the locker room.
That’s why they signed Koby Altman and his crew to a long-term contract extension.
However, that wasn’t enough, and team owner Dan Gilbert also went out of his way to gush about Altman and the job he’s done in charge of the organization (via Spencer Davies):
“Koby Altman has demonstrated that he is the right person to lead this franchise. He is not only an outstanding team-builder, but he has also created an exceptional culture that transcends the basketball side of our business and serves as a positive foundation and philosophy for the entire franchise,” said Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert via a press release from the team. “Koby not only has a great nose for basketball talent, but he has recruited and developed extraordinary front office talent as well. This unique combination has positioned our franchise to compete for championships for years to come. The decision to extend Koby and his team is not solely based on recent success, but rather the entire body of work since he took over the role in 2018.”
#Cavs officially announce their front office extensions of Koby Altman, Mike Gansey, Brandon Weems, Jason Hillman and Jon Nichols through 2030.
Quote from Cleveland owner Dan Gilbert in the press release. pic.twitter.com/iUHD7gGo8e
— Spencer Davies (@SpinDavies) July 15, 2025
Altman has earned his stripes in Cleveland.
He did a solid job as the general manager before taking over as president of basketball operations, and the results speak for themselves.
He drafted Evan Mobley and traded for Jarrett Allen and Donovan Mitchell while also playing a part in the Darius Garland pick.
His hands are all over this roster, and for better or worse, he played a big part in what they did last season.
Replacing J.B. Bickerstaff with Kenny Atkinson proved to be the right move.
Also, he chose to double down on his commitment to this core of players when most fans and analysts were calling for a roster overhaul.
Altman seems to have a clear vision for this organization, and while they have yet to return to the biggest stage, they’re clearly heading in the right direction.
With the moves they made in the offseason, this team should be right on track to get better and go further in the postseason next year.
Continuous growth and improvement are crucial for any organization, and that has been the trend since Altman took the reins of the organization.
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