Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Officially questionable for Game 5
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Mitchell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Pacers.
Mitchell is expected to be a game-time decision for Tuesday's win-or-go-home matchup after aggravating a left ankle sprain during Sunday's Game 4 loss. If the superstar is unable to suit up, De'Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill and Ty Jerome are all candidates to receive an uptick in playing time. Mitchell has averaged 34.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 steals across 31.8 minutes per game in four second-round appearances.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Game-time call for Game 5
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Mitchell (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers, Charania reports.
After undergoing an MRI on Monday, Mitchell has been diagnosed with a reaggravation of a left ankle injury. The superstar guard didn't play in the second half of Game 4, and it is uncertain whether he'll be able to suit up for Game 5. If Mitchell cannot play Tuesday, the Cavaliers will likely turn to Ty Jerome to help shoulder the load in the backcourt alongside Darius Garland. Cleveland faces elimination for the first time in these playoffs, with the Pacers holding a commanding 3-1 series lead.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Getting MRI after Game 4 exit
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Head coach Kenny Atkinson said Sunday after the Cavaliers' 129-109 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals that Mitchell is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left ankle Monday, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Mitchell finished with 12 points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, one steal and one block over 20 minutes before missing the entire second half of the blowout loss due to the ankle injury. The star guard didn't appear to injure his ankle at any point during the first two quarters, but he felt discomfort while warming up during halftime and was visited on the court by team trainers. He went back to the Cleveland locker room for further evaluation and was labeled as doubtful to return but never checked into the game at any point in the second half. The MRI should shed more light on the severity of Mitchell's injury, but for the time being, Atkinson acknowledged that he had "no idea" regarding the 28-year-old's availability for Tuesday's Game 5 matchup. Ty Jerome opened the third quarter of Sunday's game with Cleveland's starters and could be in line to start Game 5 if Mitchell is forced to miss the contest.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Will undergo MRI on ankle injury
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Mitchell (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday to assess the severity of his ankle injury per Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, Scott Agness of FieldhouseFiles.com reports.
Mitchell is dealing with a left ankle injury, which kept him sidelined for the second half of Game 4. The superstar guard logged 20 minutes Sunday, finishing with 12 points, one rebound, one steal and one block. Injuries continue to take a toll on the top-seeded Cavaliers, as several of the team's best players have missed time during this series, including Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter. With a potential elimination scenario on tap in Game 5 on Tuesday in Cleveland, Mitchell will undoubtedly do everything possible to return for that contest, but his availability or lack therefore isn't likely to be confirmed until shortly before tipoff.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Remains in locker room
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Mitchell did not start the second half Sunday and remained in the locker room for an undisclosed reason, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
It is uncertain whether Mitchell is dealing with an injury, but Ty Jerome has started in his place to begin the second half against the Pacers in Game 4. The Cavaliers faced a 41-point deficit to start the third quarter, as the top-seeded team could not keep up with Tyrese Haliburton's squad in the first half.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Surpasses 40-point mark again
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Mitchell amassed 43 points (14-29 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 10-14 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 126-104 victory over the Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mitchell surpassed the 40-point mark for the second game in a row, but unlike Tuesday, this time the Cavaliers pulled out the win thanks to a dominant effort on both ends of the court. Mitchell turned it up late in the game and made a couple of key shots down the stretch when the Pacers were threatening to make a comeback. Mitchell is averaging 41.3 points per game in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He should have a key role for the Cavaliers as they attempt to even the series Sunday on the road.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Game-high 48 points not enough
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Mitchell closed with 48 points (15-30 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 17-21 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, one block and four steals in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 120-119 loss to Indiana in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mitchell was a force on the offensive end, scoring a game-high 48 points, albeit in a losing effort. The Cavaliers led for the entire game before going to sleep down the stretch. The fact the team was without three key pieces -- Darius Garland (toe), Evan Mobley (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (thumb) -- shouldn't be overlooked. However, given that Cleveland led by 20 points at one point, it will be viewed as one that got away.
Mitchell chipped in 33 points (13-30 FG, 1-11 3Pt, 6-9 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 121-112 loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Mitchell led all scorers with 33 points despite struggling mightily from the perimeter, where he shot just 1-for-11 in stark contrast to the 53.8 percent success rate from behind the arc he'd generated in Games 2-4 of the first-round sweep of the Heat. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday, where Cleveland will look to right the ship before heading into enemy territory for the following two games.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Barely breaks sweat in blowout
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Mitchell chipped in 22 points (8-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 138-83 win over the Heat in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Mitchell didn't get out of first gear as the Cavaliers easily accounted for the Heat, wrapping up their first-round series. This was little more than a training run for the starters, with no player exceeding 25 minutes. Cleveland will now face the winner of the Pacers and Bucks series, which Indiana currently leads 3-1.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Gets hot late in Game 2 victory
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Mitchell supplied 30 points (10-21 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 victory over Miami in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Mitchell ratcheted things up during the final quarter, scoring 17 of his team-high 30 points. Miami were able to pull to within two points late in the game, before Mitchell took it upon himself to turn the tide. Now leading 2-0 in the series, Mitchell will be hoping to repeat his last-quarter heroics when the two teams face off in Game 3.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Good to go for Game 1
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Mitchell (ankle) is not on the injury report for Sunday's matchup with the Heat in Game 1 of a first-round playoff series.
Mitchell was held out of the Cavaliers' last four games of the regular season due to a left ankle sprain, but his absences were largely precautionary as Cleveland cruised to the top overall seed in the Eastern Conference. The veteran guard shouldn't face any restrictions in his return to action for the start of the postseason.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Full-go in practice
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Coach Kenny Atkinson said Thursday that Mitchell (ankle) practiced without any restrictions, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Mitchell missed the Cavaliers' final four regular-season games due to a left ankle sprain. However, the star guard's full participation in practice is a good sign that he will be able to suit up for Game 1 of the playoffs Sunday.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Expected to be ready for postseason
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The Cavaliers anticipate Mitchell (ankle) will be ready for the first-round playoff series against their opponent Sunday, which is yet to be determined, Joe Reedy of the Associated Press reports.
Mitchell missed the last four games of the Cavaliers' regular season to nurse a sprained left ankle. The superstar guard's numbers dipped across the board during the 2024-25 campaign, but it resulted in a better all-around performance from the squad, resulting in a 64-win finish and the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Sitting out regular-season finale
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Mitchell (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Mitchell will miss a fourth straight game due to an ankle sprain he sustained in the 120-113 win over the Kings on Sunday, April 6. The Cavaliers are being extremely cautious with the health of their star guard, so Mitchell will have extra days to recover. The goal is to have the superstar guard ready for the start of the playoffs April 19. Mitchell ends the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 24.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game across 71 starts.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Won't play Friday
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Mitchell (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Mitchell will miss a third straight game due to an ankle sprain he sustained during Sunday's 120-113 win over the Kings. He was able to return to that game following a brief exit, but the severity remains unclear. With the Cavaliers locked into the top seed in the Eastern Conference, they can afford to be cautious with their superstar guard.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Still sidelined by ankle injury
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Mitchell (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Mitchell is nursing a left ankle sprain, and given that the Cavaliers need him at his best for the playoffs, there's no point in the team risking him in the final days of the regular season. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Knicks, but it wouldn't be surprising if the star guard doesn't play until the start of the postseason.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Out Tuesday with ankle sprain
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Mitchell won't play Tuesday against the Bulls due to a left ankle sprain.
Mitchell sustained the injury during Sunday's 120-113 win over the Kings, though he was able to check back into the game following a brief exit. The severity of the sprain isn't known, but even if it's just a minor concern, the Cavaliers won't take any chances with the star guard Tuesday while the team needs just one win over its final four games of the regular season to clinch the Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed. His absence Tuesday could lead to elevated usage for Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen and increased playing time for Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill and Craig Porter.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Returns Sunday
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Mitchell (ankle) returned to the court with 3:02 remaining during the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Kings, Nate Ulrich of USA Today reports.
Mitchell limped back to the locker room after stepping on an opposing player's foot and sustaining a left ankle injury. However, the star shooting guard was seen warming up on an exercise bike and later returned to game action. There's no indication Mitchell will be limited the rest of the way.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Heads to locker room
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Mitchell appeared to have injured his left leg during Sunday's game against the Kings and walked to the locker room on his own power, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Mitchell has been the Cavaliers' backbone and undisputed leader this season, but the team may power through without him for the rest of the game Sunday against Sacramento. The superstar guard logged 18 minutes, racking up 14 points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal before heading to the locker room.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Leads charge in Friday's win
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Mitchell supplied a game-high 26 points (8-18 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 114-113 win over the Spurs.
The 28-year-old guard appears to be back in All-Star form. Mitchell has scored at least 24 points in five straight games, averaging 28.0 points, 7.2 assists, 6.8 boards, 3.6 threes, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks over that stretch as the Cavs close in on securing the best record in the Eastern Conference.
