Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's battle with Minnesota. Mitchell tweaked his right ankle late during Friday night's loss to the Warriors, so he may miss his second game of the year. With Dean Wade (knee) and Jarrett Allen (ankle) also carrying injury designations heading into this one, Darius Garland may be in store for a productive showing. At the same time, Kevin Love, Caris LeVert, Evan Mobley, and Cedi Osman should also benefit.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell came extremely close to his first career triple-double Friday night, finishing a 106-101 loss to the Warriors with 29 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. He also collected two steals and one block in the game while having three turnovers in 37 minutes. Mitchell shot a solid 10-for-20 from the floor and hit three shots from deep with 10 attempts. Darius Garland's return was supposed to slow Mitchell down a bit, but that clearly hasn't happened, with the three-time All-Star averaging 32.5 points per game in four outings since Garland came back from an eye injury. He's scoring very efficiently at the minute, and this could turn out to be a very special campaign for Mitchell, with him being among the league's best scorers and not showing any signs of slowing down.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell put up his third straight game of 30 or more points in a loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. The superstar combo guard logged 38 points, five rebounds, four assists, and one steal on 16-for-28 shooting from the floor and 6-for-14 from three. Mitchell has been on fire this season whether Darius Garland has been in the lineup or not. So far, he's been a top-15 fantasy asset and he's keeping plenty of fantasy managers happy with his level of play.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell returned from a one-game absence to lead all players in scoring on Sunday. The 26-year-old poured in 33 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block on 10-for-17 shooting from the floor. His three-point shooting wasn't as efficient as normal in this game as he shot just 1-for-7. Mitchell has proven that even when Darius Garland is on the floor, he's going to stuff the stat sheet. Fantasy managers can count on his production every night.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) will play on Sunday against the Lakers. The 26-year-old tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's overtime win over Boston and didn't suit up on Friday versus Detroit. Mitchell is having a fantastic year, averaging a career-high 31.1 points, 7.1 assists, and shooting 43.1% from downtown. It doesn't appear he'll be limited for this one, so fantasy managers should get him in the starting lineup.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) may not play against the Lakers. Mitchell has had a fantastic season, averaging a career-high 31.1 points. However, he tweaked his ankle during Wednesday's overtime win over the Boston Celtics and missed Friday's meeting with the Pistons. With Darius Garland (knee) questionable, Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Kevin Love, and Caris LeVert could find themselves handling most of the work on the offensive end on Sunday.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) won't play on Friday versus Detroit. He injured his ankle during the first half of Wednesday's overtime win over the Boston Celtics, so the update isn't surprising. Darius Garland (knee) is out as well, so Caris LeVert is expected to be the primary ball-handler. Isaac Okoro will enter the starting lineup and should be viewed as a risky, high-upside fantasy option. At the same time, Kevin Love may see a substantial uptick in production from off the bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) has been given the questionable tag for Friday night due to an ankle sprain. He's been playing some heavy minutes while Darius Garland was out and then their game on Wednesday went into overtime. This could be just an overuse type of thing and questionable status is just in case he needs some rest. If he does miss the game, Caris LeVert would be the best value play and Isaac Okoro would get some added minutes as well.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell finished with 25 points during the win over the Celtics. He also added six assists, four rebounds, two blocks, and a steal. The All-Star struggled shooting the ball, going 11-for-27 from the field. However, he tweaked his ankle before the end of the first half, which may have contributed to his shooting woes. He came into Wednesday night averaging a career-high 32.2 points. While Darius Garland's return may slow Mitchell down on the scoring end, he should remain productive for fantasy managers moving ahead.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell continues to lead his new team to wins with teammate Darius Garland still sidelined. He helped the Cavaliers take down the New York Knicks by putting up 38 points, 12 assists, three rebounds, one steal, and two blocks. To add to that, he shot a red-hot 60% from the floor and even better 61.5% from beyond the arc. The team has been in good hands while they still aren't fully healthy. Mitchell seems to be a great fit already in Cleveland. While Garland is out, fantasy managers can expect more playmaking out of the star guard as he leads the offense.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell scored 14 points during Wednesday's win over Orlando. The 26-year-old struggled shooting the ball, going 5-for-19 from the field while making just one of his seven attempts from deep. Fortunately, he added eight assists and two steals, but it was far from his best showing. With that said, Mitchell was averaging 33 points heading into this one, so fantasy managers shouldn't be alarmed. Although Darius Garland (eye) should be back soon, Mitchell should continue to produce moving ahead.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell put on a show in Sunday's 117-107 overtime win against Washington, leading all scorers with 37 points on 12-for-29 shooting. He wasn't very efficient from the field but had a nice 5-for-12 record from downtown and sank all but one of his nine free throws. Mitchell filled it up in other areas as well, registering five rebounds and four assists with three steals, one block and six turnovers. The rest of Cleveland's starting unit ended up combining for the same amount of points Mitchell had alone. With Darius Garland (eye) out, Mitchell has gotten an opportunity to run things all on his own and he hasn't disappointed. The three-time All-Star is set to crush the Magic next on Wednesday if Garland remains out.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell made his regular season debut with his new team on Wednesday night. After fellow All-Star guard Darius Garland exited the game with an eye injury, Mitchell took the reigns. He almost willed the team to a win over the Toronto Raptors. His final stat line was 31 points, nine assists, two rebounds and two steals on 12-for-21 shooting from the floor. The Raptors are a good defensive team, but Mitchell was able to prove why the Cavaliers wanted to trade for him. Fantasy managers can look to him to provide high-level output, even when Garland does return and play a full game.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 16 points in 19 minutes during the preseason loss to the 76ers. The All-Star efficiently shot the ball, going 6-for-9 from the field and 3-for-4 from deep while adding five assists, two rebounds, and a steal. Despite being surrounded by capable scorers, Mitchell will continue to produce for managers in all formats, so he should be considered a top-20 fantasy option heading into the regular season.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 16 points in 19 minutes during the preseason loss to the 76ers. The All-Star efficiently shot the ball, going 6-for-9 from the field and 3-for-4 from deep while adding five assists, two rebounds, and a steal. Despite being surrounded by capable scorers, Mitchell will continue to produce for managers in all formats, so he should be considered a top-20 fantasy option heading into the regular season.

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it? Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace that fits best with their path to the NBA.Plus, I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games, or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2022 second-round picks and undrafted free agent (UDFA) signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2022-23 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence.... [More]

The Jazz traded guard Donovan Mitchell to the Cavaliers on Thursday. In exchange, Utah will receive Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, 2022 first-round pick Ochai Agbaji, and three unprotected first-round draft picks (along with two pick swaps). Mitchell now will head to Cleveland to begin the next chapter of his career after spending his first five years in Utah. During that time, the 25-year-old averaged 23.9 points, 4.5 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. While his points per game average may take a dip now that he's paired with Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley, it may allow him to get better looks at the basket, benefitting category managers. Either way, Mitchell should be a top-25 fantasy option, although he has a small chance to slide into the top 10.

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has reportedly expressed his desire to play for the Knicks, Heat, or Nets if he were to be traded. The Nets recently made amends with Kevin Durant, and with Ben Simmons unable to be on the same roster as Mitchell due to the designated rookie extension rule, a move to Brooklyn is unlikely. On the other hand, Miami doesn't have much to offer in terms of draft capital, so a deal with the Heat is also doubtful. The Knicks are still the frontrunners, although Utah has turned down multiple offers for the multi-time All-Star, including a recent proposal that would send Obi Toppin, Evan Fournier, and a plethora of first-round picks back. Nonetheless, with time winding down before the 2022-23 campaign commences, it's looking like Mitchell will at least begin the season with the Jazz. Still, it doesn't matter what team he's on because he's expected to remain a top fantasy producer.

The New York Knicks have pitched another offer involving Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell. Both teams have been in discussions since mid-July, with New York reportedly making several bids. However, according to Shams Charania of the Athletic, the Knicks' most recent proposal included Evan Fournier, 2020 No. 8 overall selection Obi Toppin, and five first-round draft picks. Still, it appears the Jazz aren't impressed. As the regular season approaches, Mitchell's chances of playing at least some of the 2022-23 campaign in Utah continue to increase. Yet, no matter where he suits up, he has top-25 upside in all fantasy formats.

The New York Knicks have recently resumed discussions regarding a potential trade for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. The Knicks are still the front-runners to acquire his talents. However, according to sources, a deal isn't imminent. Both clubs have had several talks throughout the offseason already, although "hurdles remain." Nevertheless, it's clear Mitchell is one of the most talented fantasy options going. That shouldn't change if he lands in New York or somewhere else, for that matter.