Donovan Mitchell’s Injury Status for the Cleveland Cavaliers

 

Donovan Mitchell (born September 7, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the National Basketball Association’s Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA). He was selected 13th overall in the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft.

What about Donovan Mitchell’s injury history?

Injury:

Status: Active

UPDATE (Apr. 26):

Donovan Mitchell is active for Wednesday’s match against the New York Knicks.

UPDATE (Apr. 15):

Mitchell (finger) isn’t listed on the injury report for Saturday’s Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Knicks.

Mitchell missed back-to-back games at the end of the regular season due to a finger injury, but he’ll be ready for playoff action.

UPDATE (Apr. 09):

Donovan Mitchell (finger) will not play in Sunday’s matchup versus Charlotte.

UPDATE (Apr. 06):

Donovan Mitchell has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Magic due to a sprained finger on his left hand.

UPDATE (Mar. 31):

Donovan Mitchell will play on Friday against the Knicks.

UPDATE (Mar. 23):

During Tuesday’s 115-109 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Donovan Mitchell tallied 31 points (10-22 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 37 minutes of playtime.

On Tuesday, Mitchell led the team in both scoring and three-pointers and was one of only two players to score more than 30 points.

UPDATE (Mar. 21):

Donovan Mitchell is preparing himself to take part in the action as a player when the Cavs square off against the Nets on Tuesday.

UPDATE (Mar. 17):

Donovan Mitchell (finger) finished Wednesday’s 118-109 loss to Philadelphia with 21 points (9-19 FG, 1-7 3P, 2-3 FT), 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals in 40 minutes.

Mitchell was doing well until he hurt a finger on his left hand and had to miss a game. In three of the last six games he played, he scored more than 40 points, which kept Cleveland in the top four in the East.

UPDATE (Mar. 15):

Donovan Mitchell’s injury happened over a week ago. His status for Wednesday’s game remains uncertain.

UPDATE (Mar. 14):

The game on Tuesday presents an opportunity for Mitchell to take part in it.

UPDATE (Mar. 12):

Donovan Mitchell scored 42 points (15-30 FG, 8-15 3Pt, 4-6 FT) in 43 minutes of Friday’s 119-115 loss to the Heat. He also grabbed 3 rebounds, gave out 4 assists, and stole 1 defensive board.

Mitchell did a great job in Friday’s loss. The star guard scored 40 points for the third time in the last five games he played.

UPDATE (Mar. 10):

On Wednesday’s 104-100 victory over Miami, Mitchell tallied 18 points (7-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in 34 minutes of action.

UPDATE (Mar. 06):

Mitchell sprained his finger, but he will play on Monday.

Mitchell returned to Saturday’s game against the Pistons after leaving with an injury and played another 24 minutes, scoring 20 points (8-17 FG). Possible deterioration of the situation after the game has prompted Cleveland to consider giving the dynamic shooting guard a night off.

UPDATE (Mar. 04):

Donovan Mitchell (groin) isn’t listed on the Cavaliers’ injury report for Saturday’s game against the Pistons.

Mitchell hurt his groin in Wednesday’s loss to the Celtics, but he took part in all of Friday’s practice and won’t miss any games because of it.

Mitchell has played in four games since the All-Star break. In 35.5 minutes per game, he averages 30 points, 3.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals.