Cavaliers Extend President Koby Altman Through 2030

The Cleveland Cavaliers have extended the contract of Koby Altman, their president of basketball operations, through the 2029-30 NBA season, reflecting strong confidence in his leadership after a historic 64-win season and securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Altman, who has been with the franchise since 2012 and served as general manager since 2017 before becoming president in 2022, has rebuilt the team by drafting key players like Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, trading for Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen, and hiring Coach of the Year Kenny Atkinson. Despite a second-round playoff exit, Altman remains optimistic about the team's young core and sustainable foundation, emphasizing their youth and contract stability. Alongside Altman, general manager Mike Gansey and assistant GM Brandon Weems also received multiyear contract extensions, signaling a commitment to front office stability. Notable recent roster moves include trading Isaac Okoro for veteran point guard Lonzo Ball and bringing back Larry Nance Jr., aimed at bolstering the team’s depth and leadership. The Cavaliers are now seen as legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference, a status they have not held without LeBron James for decades.