Mitchell won't play Sunday against the Hornets due to left knee injury management.
The Cavaliers will give their franchise guard the regular-season finale off as they give his knee some extra rest for the playoffs. Mitchell will close the regular season with averages of 26.6 points, 6.1 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 3.3 three-pointers and 1.8 steals in 35.3 minutes per game over 55 appearances.
Mitchell finished with 33 points (12-27 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and four steals over 38 minutes during Friday's 129-120 victory over the Pacers.
Mitchell led all scorers with 33 points, helping the Cavaliers to a hard-fought victory. Having now secured the fourth seed, Cleveland is assured of a home playoff series, much to the delight of their fans. Should they hope to make any noise in the playoffs, they are going to need for Mitchell to be at his absolute best.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Hits five threes vs. Memphis
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Mitchell racked up 29 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 win over the Grizzlies.
Mitchell returned to the starting lineup Wednesday after sitting Sunday's game against the Clippers due to left knee injury management. He led Cleveland in scoring and hit five three-point shots for the first time since Feb. 7 against the Wizards. Mitchell and the Cavaliers take on the Pacers on Friday in a pivotal Eastern Conference showdown that will impact which team gets home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Will play Wednesday
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Mitchell (rest) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Mitchell took a seat for Sunday's loss to the Clippers, which was the second night of a back-to-back set, due to left knee injury management, but as expected, he'll return to action Wednesday. The superstar hasn't been his usual dominant self, averaging only 14.3 points on 33.3 percent shooting over his last six appearances.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Sitting out Sunday
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Mitchell won't play Sunday versus the Clippers due to left knee injury management.
Since being shut down at the beginning of March with the knee injury and also missing time due to a fractured nose, Mitchell has struggled to regain the form he displayed earlier in the season. Over his six appearances dating back to March 13, Mitchell has averaged just 14.3 points, 5.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks in 32.2 minutes while shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from downtown. Since his absence Sunday is being termed as injury management, Mitchell likely isn't dealing with a setback and may just be getting rest for the second leg of a back-to-back set. He should be back in action for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Logs 24 points in return to action
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Mitchell amassed 24 points (8-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 122-101 loss to Phoenix.
The Cavaliers were happy to have Mitchell back in the starting lineup, but his presence wasn't enough to turn the tide against the Suns, who are getting hot at the right time. The Cavaliers have won only four of their last 10 games, and they need to log some wins to hold onto the third seed in the East. Mitchell will have a few days to rest, but his status should be monitored due to the upcoming back-to-back in Southern California this weekend.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Removed from injury report
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Mitchell (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game in Phoenix.
Mitchell sat out Tuesday's game with that one coming as the first leg of a back-to-back, but he'll return to action Wednesday evening and should see his usual minutes, so make sure you've got him active. With Mitchell back in the mix, Caris LeVert will likely return to the second unit and his value will take a bit of a hit.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Won't play Tuesday
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Mitchell won't play Tuesday against the Jazz due to left knee injury maintenance.
Tuesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so presumably, Mitchell will be ready to roll for Wednesday against the Suns. In Mitchell's absence, Darius Garland will likely pick up more usage and there will be more minutes available for guys like Sam Merrill, Caris LeVert and Max Strus.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Scores 12 points in return
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Mitchell (nose) accumulated 12 points (4-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, three rebounds and two steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 117-114 victory over the 76ers.
Mitchell returned from a six-game absence due to a nasal fracture, but he looked rusty during his time on the court and may not be completely recovered from the bone bruise in his left knee that kept him out of the Cavaliers' first seven games of March. The star guard has now played in just three contests this month and is shooting an abysmal 31 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from the free-throw line. Both the Cavaliers and his fantasy managers will hope that Mitchell's form gradually improves as he becomes further removed from his pair of injuries.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Officially available Friday
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Mitchell (nose) is available and starting in Friday's game against the 76ers.
Mitchell was questionable for Friday's matchup but was expected to return to the court. He'll reclaim his spot in the starting lineup, but it's unclear whether he'll face any restrictions following his six-game absence.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Expected to return Friday
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Michell (nose), who is questionable for Friday's game against Philadelphia, is expected to suit up, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.
Mitchell participated in Friday's morning shootaround and will likely be able to put an end to his six-game absence during the Cavaliers' matchup against the 76ers. It's unclear whether he'll don a mask in the game after he wore one during shootaround.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Participates in shootaround
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Mitchell (nose), who is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers, participated in the Cavaliers' morning shootaround, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com reports.
Mitchell has been unavailable for the last six games due to knee and nasal injuries, but he's trending toward a return. It was encouraging to see him at Friday's shootaround, and he was wearing a mask to protect his face. It's unclear whether he'll wear the mask during game action, but if he returns to the court against Philadelphia, he could have a minutes restriction.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Officially questionable for Friday
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Mitchell (nose) is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Mitchell has missed six straight games due to knee and nasal injuries, but he's trending in the right direction. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Mitchell could return as soon as Friday, but if the superstar shooting guard is sidelined again, his next chance to suit up would be Sunday in Denver. If Mitchell plays, he may have to operate under heavy restrictions.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Could return Friday
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Mitchell (nose) could return to action as soon as Friday's game versus the 76ers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Mitchell will miss his sixth game in a row Wednesday against the Hornets, but he's eyeing a return Friday after dealing with knee and nasal issues. The Cavaliers have been cautious with their star guard, so he may have heavy restrictions during his return.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Without clear return date
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Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Monday that Mitchell (nose) is "progressing" but is without a clear timeline for a return, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Mitchell will miss his fifth consecutive game Monday against the Hornets with what's being listed as a nasal fracture, though it's conceivable the star guard is also getting some additional time to rest his left knee after he struggled mightily earlier this month in the two consecutive games he played following a seven-game absence due to a bone bruise. Per Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com, Bickerstaff acknowledged that he still expects Mitchell to play before the end of the regular season, but until the 27-year-old resumes practicing with contact, his return shouldn't be viewed as imminent. Darius Garland and Caris LeVert should continue to take on increased usage out of the backcourt while Mitchell is sidelined.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Gets procedure, will miss time
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Mitchell will be re-evaluated in one week after undergoing a procedure Tuesday to address a nasal fracture, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Based on his re-evaluation date, Mitchell will miss at least four more games, making it difficult for managers in redraft formats to justify holding the veteran guard while the fantasy playoffs are underway in many leagues. If there's a silver lining for Mitchell, it's that the time off to recover from the nasal procedure will also give him more rest for his left knee. Mitchell had previously missed the Cavaliers' first seven games of March with a bone bruise in the knee, and still looked to be bothered by the injury in his two appearances for the Cavaliers before missing Monday's win over the Pacers with the nasal fracture. With Mitchell sidelined, Caris LeVert is expected to take on heightened usage in the backcourt along with point guard Darius Garland, while Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro and Georges Niang could also take on elevated roles, at least until any of Mitchell, Evan Mobley (ankle) and Max Strus (knee) return to action.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Unlikely to play Monday
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Mitchell (knee) isn't expected to play in Monday's game against Indiana, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Playing in his second straight game following a seven-game absence due to a left knee bone bruise, Mitchell logged 26 minutes in Saturday's 117-103 loss to Houston. He finishing with 13 points (4-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal and looked uncomfortable most of the game, making frequent trips to the bench to consult with trainers. Mitchell said he wants to give his troublesome knee more time to rest and recover, and Monday's contest looks like an opportune time for him to get some maintenance.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Sluggish outing in return
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Mitchell (knee) recorded 14 points (5-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five assists, four rebounds and one block across 28 minutes Wednesday in the Cavaliers' 116-95 win over the Pelicans.
Mitchell was back in action after missing the past seven games with a bone bruise in his left knee, but he held a more muted role than usual in his return while several of his teammates stepped up to help guide Cleveland to a blowout win. The veteran guard was still able to knock down four of the Cavaliers' 20 three-pointers on the night, and his presence on the court attracted more attention from the New Orleans defense and helped open up looks for others. Mitchell will have two days to rest up before the Cavaliers return to action versus the Rockets on Saturday, when he should clear the 30-minute mark if the contest proves to be more competitive than Wednesday's.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Set to play Wednesday
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Mitchell (knee) is available and in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Mitchell will return to action Wednesday after missing Cleveland's previous seven games with a bone bruise in his left knee. Mitchell will reclaim his starting spot from Caris LeVert against New Orleans.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Questionable for Wednesday
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Mitchell (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.
Mitchell has missed Cleveland's last seven contests due to a left knee bone bruise. However, the star guard has resumed on-court activities, and his upgraded status is a good sign that he is nearing a return.
