Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell out against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday
Donovan Mitchell is sidelined again for the Cleveland Cavaliers, sitting out a game against his former teamAPRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DONOVAN MITCHELL #45 - SHOOTING GUARD - CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
24.3 PPG •
4.4 RPG •
3.9 APG
24.3 PPG
4.4 RPG
3.9 APG
Won't play Tuesday Mitchell won't play Tuesday against the Jazz due to left knee injury maintenance.
Impact 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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Scores 12 points in return Mitchell accumulated 12 points (4-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Friday's 117-114 victory over the 76ers.
Impact Mitchell returned from a six-game absence, and while he looked rusty at times, he still posted a decent stat line while ending just two assists shy of a double-double. Mitchell's numbers should continue to rise as he gets more reps and plays more often. After all, the star guard has been limited to just six appearances since the All-Star break, averaging 17.5 points, 4.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game in that span.
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Officially available Friday Mitchell (nose) is available and starting in Friday's game against the 76ers.
Impact 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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Expected to return Friday Michell (nose), who is questionable for Friday's game against Philadelphia, is expected to suit up, Grant Afseth of SI.com reports.
Impact 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.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Participates in shootaround Mitchell (nose), who is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers, participated in the Cavaliers' morning shootaround, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com reports.
Impact 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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Officially questionable for Friday Mitchell (nose) is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Impact 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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Could return Friday Mitchell (nose) could return to action as soon as Friday's game versus the 76ers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact 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 it's possible that he'll have restrictions upon his return.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
No imminent return Mitchell (nasal fracture) has "no timeline" for return as of Monday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Mitchell is "progressing," but coach J.B. Bickerstaff saying that he believes Mitchell "will return to the court before the regular season ends" is not an overly positive prognosis. Cleveland has lost three straight contests, including being held under 92 points in back-to-back affairs, while the Knicks have climbed to 0.5 games back of the third seed in the Eastern Conference. Darius Garland has struggled over the aforementioned span, averaging just 16.0 points and 5.3 assists while shooting 39.6 percent from the field.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell Undergoes Procedure For Nasal Fracture The star Cleveland guard underwent a medical procedure for a nasal fracture on Tuesday, and will be reevaluated in approximately one week.
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Cavs All-Star G Donovan Mitchell has broken nose fixed, team's leading scorer could be out for week
Cavaliers All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell could miss at least another week after breaking his nose in Cleveland’s loss at Houston last weekendMARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set for multi-game absence Mitchell will be re-evaluated in one week after undergoing a procedure on his nasal fracture Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mitchell will miss at least Cleveland's upcoming four contests, with next Tuesday representing a deadline for re-evaluation as opposed to a return. The Cavaliers earned a victory over Indiana without him on Monday, but Caris LeVert and Sam Merrill will be tasked with critical roles with Mitchell sidelined. While his nasal fracture profiles as an unfortunate short-term issue, it could simultaneously be a blessing in disguise for the 27-year-old, who has been limited by knee troubles throughout March. In the fantasy realm, it's a crushing blow for managers relying on the star scorer, with LeVert representing the best bet to deliver booming upside as a fill-in. As other alternatives around the league, Ayo Dosunmu continues blossoming, while Harrison Barnes could see an uptick in usage with Kevin Huerter suffering a potentially serious shoulder injury on Monday.
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Won't play Monday Mitchell (nose) will be inactive for Monday's game against Indiana.
Impact Mitchell will be sidelined due to a fractured nose on Monday, with his next opportunity to take the court coming Wednesday versus Miami. In addition to his nasal fracture, Mitchell's return from a seven-game absence due to a bone bruise and an ensuing platelet-rich plasma injection in his left knee has not gone as planned, with the 27-year-old lacking burst and appearing hobbled en route to 9-for-29 shooting through Cleveland's last two contests. The Cavaliers currently hold just a 2.0 game lead on the Knicks for third in the Eastern Conference, but ensuring Mitchell's health for the postseason is likely an organizational prerogative, so affording his knee some extra rest is a safe byproduct for Cleveland in this scenario. Darius Garland has been volatile in Mitchell's recent absences, but he is a boom candidate in a high-octane matchup against Indiana.
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