Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Sitting out Wednesday
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Mitchell (rest) is out for Wednesday's game against Miami.
Both Mitchell and Evan Mobley are resting Wednesday, with the contest being the first leg of a back-to-back for Cleveland. The superstar guard is likely to be back in the lineup Thursday against Toronto. With a slew of absences coming for the Cavaliers, Sam Merrill and Tyrese Proctor are both on the streaming radar.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Double-doubles in narrow loss
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Mitchell racked up 28 points (10-28 FG, 3-16 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 15 rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Monday's 138-140 overtime defeat to the Heat.
Mitchell had a tough time getting his shot to fall with Miami playing some suffocating defense. Still, he set a new career high in rebounds and came through big in overtime, hitting a miraculous, twisting fadeaway corner-3 with 0.4 seconds left to tie the game. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers had a miscommunication on their final possession and allowed Andrew Wiggins a wide-open lane to the hoop for a game-winning, alley-oop dunk, and that was all she wrote for Cleveland.
Mitchell had 29 points (10-24 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and a steal across 35 minutes in Saturday's 128-122 win over the Bulls.
Mitchell co-led the scoring for the Cavaliers alongside De'Andre Hunter, who also posted 29 points, and Mitchell had another strong showing as a playmaker with six assists. This is his fourth straight game with at least 24 points and five assists, and he's the barometer of the Cavaliers' offense thanks to his role both as an initiator and finisher.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Paces scoring attack
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Mitchell totaled 24 points (8-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists, four steals and one block in 26 minutes during Friday's 148-114 win over the Wizards.
Mitchell was one of two Cleveland starters to knock down four triples and posted a strong all-around line. The star guard was coming off a 46-point showing Wednesday against the 76ers, so while Friday's performance wasn't quite up to the same standard, his production was a bit more balanced across the board.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Drops 46 points vs. Sixers
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Mitchell tallied 46 points (15-21 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 10-10 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes during the Cavaliers' 132-121 win over the 76ers on Wednesday.
Mitchell set the tone early with 15 points in the first quarter and helped the Cavaliers close things out with 25 points in the second half. The All-Pro guard has scored at least 31 points in five of seven games, and his 46 points were tied for the second most in his career. Mitchell is off to a blistering start from the field with a 57.6 percent shooting clip, including 45.5 percent from three on 9.4 3PA/G. He has opened the 2025-26 regular season averaging 31.9 points, 5.0 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 33.9 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Dominates with 37 points
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Mitchell (hamstring) amassed 37 points (12-21 FG, 8-15 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 117-109 victory over the Hawks.
After missing Friday's game against Toronto with a hamstring injury, Mitchell showed no ill effects in his return. The superstar guard recorded a season high in points, leading all scorers in Sunday's win as well. Mitchell is on fire as the team's top playmaker in the absence of Darius Garland (toe), with the former averaging 29.5 points, 4.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per contest through six games this season.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Good to go Sunday
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Mitchell (hamstring) will play in Sunday's game against the Hawks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Mitchell missed Friday's loss to the Raptors due to left hamstring tightness, but he will shed his questionable tag and return to action against Atlanta. The star guard has had a strong start to the season, averaging 28.0 points, 4.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 54.4 percent from the field through five regular-season outings.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Questionable to face Atlanta
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Mitchell (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Mitchell is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game due to a left hamstring issue and is likely to be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's tipoff at 6:00 p.m. ET. If the star guard joins Darius Garland (toe) on the sidelines, Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter are candidates for increased playing time, while Lonzo Ball could step into the starting five. Over five regular-season appearances, Mitchell has averaged 28.0 points, 4.4 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 33.0 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Won't play Friday
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Mitchell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Mitchell will miss a game for the first time this season due to a hamstring issue. Jarrett Allen (hand) has also been ruled out for this game, meaning Cleveland will be down two starters. The team will likely turn to Lonzo Ball and Jaylon Tyson in the backcourt while leaning on Larry Nance and Thomas Bryant in the frontcourt.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Iffy for Friday
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Mitchell (hamstring) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Raptors.
Mitchell is dealing with a hamstring injury, which could threaten to keep him sidelined. He was able to play Wednesday but struggled, finishing with a season-low 15 points to go along with four rebounds, six assists and one block.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Good to go Wednesday
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Mitchell (hamstring) will play in Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Mitchell was added to the injury report with a tight hamstring, but he's feeling well enough to play after pregame warmups. The superstar guard should be able to handle his normal duties as Cleveland's top playmaker.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Questionable for Wednesday
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Mitchell is questionable for Wednesday's game in Boston due to tightness in his left hamstring.
Mitchell is a late addition to Wednesday's injury report, so he's essentially heading for a game-time decision. If he's not able to give it a go, Evan Mobley would see a sizeable uptick in usage, and there would be more minutes available for guys like Craig Porter and Dean Wade.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Erupts for 35 points in win
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Mitchell amassed 35 points (13-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two assists and one rebound across 29 minutes in Monday's 116-95 win over the Pistons.
Mitchell led all players in scoring en route to his third game with at least 30 points over four regular-season matchups. The star guard was extremely efficient and is now shooting 56.4 percent from the field this season. Through four games, he's averaging 31.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 33.3 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Drops 35 in win
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Mitchell went off for 35 points (10-15 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 9-12 FT), two rebounds, five assists, three steals and three turnovers in 35 minutes during Friday's 131-124 win over Brooklyn.
That's back-to-back, 30-plus-point performances from Mitchell to open the season, and he'll look to keep his foot on the gas pedal for Sunday's game against the Bucks. Sam Merrill also continued his hot start to the year Friday with 22 points (6-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, five assists, one steal, one block and four turnovers across 26 minutes in the seven-point win.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Huge third quarter in loss
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Mitchell generated 31 points (12-25 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block during 36 minutes of Wednesday's 119-111 loss to New York.
Mitchell was unstoppable coming out of halftime, scoring or assisting on each of the Cavaliers' first 20 third-quarter points. In total, Mitchell logged 20 points and two assists in the period. His outburst helped erase what was a 15-point halftime deficit, but a strong fourth quarter from the Knicks put the Cavs away. Mitchell's 31 points were a game high.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Nets 17 points with three steals
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Mitchell posted 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists, three triples, three steals and five turnovers in 29 minutes during Tuesday's preseason win over the Pistons.
Mitchell has looked great throughout the preseason, and he should hit the ground running in Cleveland, as he'll be shouldering a heavy load on offense with Darius Garland (toe) out. He's a solid, early-round target for draft day.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Will play and start vs. Detroit
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Mitchell (rest) will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons.
After sitting out Sunday's preseason matchup against the Celtics, Mitchell will be back on the floor and in the first unit. In his last preseason outing, Oct. 10 against the Bulls, the star guard racked up 22 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block in only 25 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Sits out Sunday
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Mitchell (rest) sat out Sunday's 138-107 preseason loss to Boston.
Mitchell received a rest day Sunday. His final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Tuesday against the Pistons.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Not starting Sunday
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Mitchell is not starting Sunday's preseason game against the Celtics.
Although not confirmed, Mitchell will likely get the night off after posting 22 points, six rebounds, four assesits, three steals and a block in 25 minutes during Thursday's preseason game against the Bulls. Assuming he does not play, his next chance to suit up comes Tuesday against the Pistons.
Mitchell totaled 35 points (8-25 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 15-21 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 114-105 loss to Indiana in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mitchell aggravated a left ankle injury in Game 4 but shook off a questionable tag to suit up Tuesday. He tweaked the ankle again in the third quarter of Game 5 but returned a few minutes later and led a comeback that fell short. Mitchell finished with a game-high 35 points in Cleveland's final outing of the season, and despite scoring at least 30 points in four of the five second-round contests, the superstar guard was unable to get the Cavaliers past the Pacers. After a highly successful regular season ended with the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, Cleveland's postseason will warrant a lot of discussion, both internally and externally.
