As we celebrate the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the NBA had a loaded schedule throughout Monday. Unfortunately, there were some injuries throughout the day, which may create issues for teams moving ahead.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Saturday, January 16, 2023. At the same time, we will cover some players who were ruled out with a pre-existing ailment while examining which players have benefited.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

Donovan Mitchell Injury Update

Donovan Mitchell has been on a tear in his first season as a Cavalier, averaging a career-high 28.8 points per game. The 26-year-old has certainly made an impact, so there is naturally some concern surrounding his most recent injury, a groin strain, suffered during Monday's win over the Pelicans.https://twitter.com/ChrisFedor/status/1615106299636719632?s=20&t=nIB5An7gWfmmxjT49g7LLAMitchell exited in the third quarter and did not return to the contest, finishing with 11 points in 22 minutes. The former Louisville Cardinal has stayed relatively healthy in 2022-23, missing only five games. However, with the Cavs looking to make a deep run into the postseason, Mitchell may miss some games, beginning with Wednesday's meeting in Memphis.https://twitter.com/AmicoHoops/status/1615116579011690502?s=20&t=8uEcBgsFXrfQNXVsKuQmNAWithout him in the lineup, others will have to step up. Of course, the first name to come to mind is ... [More]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) will suit up for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The superstar guard was feeling under the weather, but appears healthy enough to suit up on Saturday. He's coming off a 26-point outing against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. He should continue to be a strong fantasy option, so fantasy managers should make sure Mitchell is back in their lineups for Saturday's slate.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell visited his former team for the first time but couldn't get the win on Tuesday night. The 26-year-old ended up with 46 points, five rebounds, six assists, and three steals on 14-for-27 shooting, 7-for-18 from deep, and 11-for-11 from the free throw line. So far, in the month of January, Mitchell is averaging 39.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game in the four games that he's played. His scoring output has skyrocketed and his fantasy value is at an all-time high right now.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (rest) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The star guard has scored 91 points across his last two games. That being said, the organization has decided to give Mitchell a rest day on Friday. Fellow guard Darius Garland (thumb) is listed as questionable, so the Cavs could be shorthanded on Friday. Raul Neto, Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro and Cedi Osman are candidates to pick up additional minutes if Garland sits out as well.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell looked like a man from another planet Monday versus Chicago, scoring 71 points in a 145-134 overtime victory. He became the sixth player in NBA history to score at least 71 points in a game and his performance also marks the first-ever game in the league with 70-plus points and 10-plus assists. It's the highest-scoring performance from a player since Kobe Bryant had 81 points versus Toronto in 2006. Mitchell got there with 22-for-34 shooting from the field and a 20-for-25 effort at the foul line. The Cleveland star netted seven triples with 15 attempts, and he wasn't far away from a triple-double either, finishing with eight rebounds, 11 assists and one block. Mitchell has been slumping lately, but he's one of the most talented scorers in the league and was always going to break out of it quickly. He was in an ideal situation for a big scoring night, with Darius Garland (thumb) and Evan Mobley (ankle) out of the lineup.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell led the team in scoring on Wednesday night as they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks by a score of 114-106. The 26-year-old finished the game with 36 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals while shooting 9-for-21 from the floor and 3-for-9 from deep. He also added 15 free throws on 16 attempts. While his shooting efficiency wasn't the best, his traditional stats all helped big time, especially for category leagues.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell crushed it against Indiana on Friday, leading all scorers with 41 points in a 118-112 win. He shot 14-for-24 from the field and did some incredible work from downtown with an 8-for-15 effort. The three-time All-Star also had three assists with one rebound, one steal and two turnovers in 37 minutes. It would've been nice to have Mitchell provide more in other areas as well, but he can make up for it quickly, with Cleveland facing another game Saturday versus Dallas. It's going to be the second meeting of the week for the two teams, and Mitchell relished the opportunity to outshine Luka Doncic on Wednesday, finishing with 34 points. He has upped his game this month and is averaging 33.8 points for December.

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (leg) has been listed as questionable to play in Monday's game against the Spurs due to a sore right leg. Mitchell has missed each of Cleveland's two prior contests due to the ailment, which has allowed Caris LeVert to slide back into the starting five and lead the team in scoring in consecutive outings. Mitchell has starred during his first months with the Cavaliers, ranking seventh in the league at 29 PPG, all while shooting a career-best 49.6 percent overall. With San Antonio yielding a league-high 120.4 PPG this year, a return from Mitchell would give him sizable DFS value; fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off to confirm his status.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (leg) won't play on Saturday versus OKC. Mitchell wasn't available for Friday's meeting with Sacramento, allowing Caris LeVert to take his place in the lineup and finish with a game-high 22 points, six rebounds, and six assists. LeVert has an excellent chance to duplicate those numbers, so he remains a must-start fantasy option.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is out on Friday versus the Kings. He injured his ankle during the November 11 meeting with the Golden State Warriors and has battled soreness ever since. There's a chance Mitchell could be back on Saturday against OKC. In the meantime, Caris LeVert will enter the starting lineup and should be considered a must-start fantasy option, as there's a good chance he'll finish as a top performer.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (leg) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The star guard is reportedly dealing with right leg soreness, so we could see him sit this one out. His absence would likely result in Caris LeVert moving into the starting five. LeVert has been effective off the bench this season, so a move to the starting five should only improve his fantasy value. Fantasy managers will need to check back closer to game time for another update on Mitchell's status.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Mitchell has missed one game due to an ankle sprain and his status remains in question for Wednesday's contest. Lamar Stevens got the spot start without Mitchell while Isaac Okoro and Cedi Osman saw extra run off the bench. If Mitchell is unable to go Wednesday, this rotation would likely remain the same.

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.