The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially extended President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman’s contract through the 2029-30 NBA season, the team announced Monday night. The front office continuity extends beyond Altman, as GM Mike Gansey, assistant GM Brandon Weems, VP of Basketball Operations Jason Hillman, and VP of Basketball Strategy Jon Nichols also received new deals.
Cavaliers chairman Dan Gilbert praised Altman’s leadership in a statement:
“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.”
Altman, who joined the Cavaliers in 2012 and became GM in 2017, took over his current role in January 2022. Since then, he has rebuilt the post-LeBron James roster into a title contender. This past season, the Cavs won 64 games and finished with the best record in the Eastern Conference for the first time since their 2016 championship year.
Under Altman’s leadership:
- Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen were acquired via trade.
- He drafted Darius Garland and Evan Mobley (2025 NBA Defensive Player of the Year).
- Made a bold coaching move in 2024, firing J.B. Bickerstaff and hiring Kenny Atkinson, who later won NBA Coach of the Year.
The Cavaliers swept the Heat in the first round of the playoffs but fell to eventual East champions Indiana Pacers in the second round. With a stable front office, a championship-level core, and Atkinson at the helm, Cleveland is positioned to stay competitive deep into the decade.
