Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is out on Sunday against Denver. The 27-year-old is battling a hamstring issue, keeping off the floor for Friday's in-season tournament meeting with the Detroit Pistons. Of course, Darius Garland took on most of the scoring duties in that one, finishing with a game-high 28 points. However, Max Strus scored 18 points in 39 minutes, so he should remain under consideration by fantasy managers needing a streaming option.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is listed as questionable heading into Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs could be shorthanded in this game with fellow guard Darius Garland (neck) also listed as questionable to play. On Wednesday, Garland sat out, which lead to Mitchell dropping a game-high 34 points. The absence of Mitchell and Garland would mean Caris LeVert would likely be asked to take on a heavy role in the rotation. He'd be a popular streaming option if the Cavs are missing both Mitchell and Garland. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Friday for another injury update.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is active for Tuesday's game versus the New York Knicks. Mitchell participated in morning shootaround, setting him up to be available in Tuesday's meeting and return from a one-game respite due to right hamstring soreness. The 27-year-old fantasy stalwart is set to reclaim his position in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff's starting lineup, perhaps reverting Dean Wade back to the bench. Mitchell should carry the offensive load as a popular DFS bet with Darius Garland (hamstring) and Caris LeVert (hamstring) nursing hamstring injuries of their own, but it's worth mentioning that Tuesday's matchup shows the lowest implied point total (214.5) of the three-game slate. Mitchell, who is averaging 35.5 points, 4.0 three-pointers, and 3.5 steals in 39.5 minutes across his two games this year, should obviously be locked into season-long fantasy lineups.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell may miss Tuesday's contest against the New York Knicks. The 27-year-old was absent from Saturday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers because of a hamstring issue. Darius Garland (hamstring) and Jarrett Allen (ankle) weren't available either, opening the door for Max Strus and Caris LeVert to combine for 51 points. Garland and Allen have already been ruled out for Tuesday night, so if Mitchell joins them on the shelf, LeVert and Strus are worth starting in deep fantasy formats. Of course, Evan Mobley, coming off a 33-point, 14-rebound, and three-block outing versus Indiana, will remain a must-start while earning extra attention from DFS managers.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) may miss Saturday's meeting with the Pacers. Mitchell scored 43 points in Friday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder but is now questionable because of hamstring soreness. With Darius Garland (hamstring) and Jarrett Allen (ankle) out, Caris LeVert and Evan Mobley could emerge as must-start options for DFS managers while carrying the same label for season-long formats. There's also a chance guys like Max Strus, Dean Wade, and Georges Niang all see a significant uptick in production, although all three are risky fantasy options.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell was on fire in Friday's matchup against the Thunder, racking up 43 points on 15-for-27 shooting in a 108-105 loss. He had a 4-for-11 record from downtown and kept himself busy all over the court, bagging eight rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks. With Darius Garland (hamstring) sitting out the contest, Mitchell carried a massive load and logged 42 minutes. The Cavaliers are back on the court Saturday versus Indiana, so it will be interesting to see how the team handles Mitchell's minutes. They won't want to overwork him, although it's only the start of the season, and the four-time All-Star should have plenty of juice left.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell finished with a game-high 28 points in Friday's loss to the Indiana Pacers. He added four assists and two steals. The 27-year-old looked good in the preseason finale, going 11-for-21 from the field and 3-for-7 from deep while accounting for 19 of Cleveland's 29 points in the third quarter. Of course, performances like this have been routine for Mitchell through the years, who averaged a career-high 28.3 points last season. However, he hasn't played more than 69 games in any of the previous four seasons, so fantasy managers will likely be without him at times during the 2023-24 campaign. Still, Mitchell is at least a top-20 fantasy option, with the potential to enter the MVP conversation at some point moving forward. He's a must-start in all formats when the Cavs begin the year on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets.

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell are getting the night off on Monday night during their preseason contest against Maccabi Ra'Anana. The All-Star backcourt will get a rest night as the team tries to figure out who will play their primary backups. In their place, Ty Jerome and Isaac Okoro will get the start. Both Mitchell and Garland will likely go in the earlier rounds of fantasy drafts as they both can contribute in more ways than one on offense. Fantasy managers won't want to let either one slip too far this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell was traded away from Utah just one year ago as he joined the young, up-and-coming duo of Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. The Cavaliers had some great showings with Mitchell leading the way last season, but they ultimately fell flat in the playoffs after losing in the first round to the New York Knicks. Mitchell currently has three years left on his current contract with the third year being a player's option. That means he's eligible for an extension next offseason. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, he's not expected to sign an extension any time soon as he still feels out if the Cavaliers are in his long-term plans. The team's success will be something to monitor as Mitchell may want to leave earlier than expected.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell remains the centerpiece for the team and the franchise is ready to make everything possible to please the 26-year-old superstar. "They're doing their best to reconfigure things around him and just keep rolling out the red carpet, making sure he knows he is taking care of, all of that," a source told Heavy Sports. "No one is hitting the eject button on this. There is a lot of cost that's been sunk into him and they're going to push forward." The Mitchell era in Cleveland got off to a disappointing start, as the Cavaliers suffered a first-round playoff exit in just five games as a higher seed against the New York Knicks this spring. However, the former Jazz man did enjoy personal success in 2022-23, averaging a career-high 28.3 points with 4.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.5 steals, while making it into the All-NBA Second Team.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell couldn't save the team from Saturday's Game 1 loss against the Knicks, but it was a special outing for him personally, as Mitchell set the Cavaliers playoff debut scoring record with a game-high 38 points on 14-for-30 shooting. Over half of his attempts came from downtown and Mitchell finished 6-for-16 with his triples. His line also included five rebounds, eight assists, three steals and one block. This series looks set to be a very competitive one and there are likely more big scoring performances coming up from Mitchell, who owns the seventh-highest all-time scoring average in the NBA playoffs (28.6).

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Darius Garland (leg) and Donovan Mitchell (hand) aren't available for Sunday's meeting with Charlotte. Cleveland is in postseason mode, so Caris LeVert (knee) is also unavailable for this one. As a result, Ricky Rubio, Raul Neto, and Sam Merrill should receive plenty of minutes to warrant DFS consideration. However, it's anyone's guess who will be the most productive.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (finger), along with the other top five players on the depth chart, are getting a rest day on Thursday and seemingly could just stay on the sidelines for the team's remaining games. They've officially locked up the fourth seed in the East, so there's not much to play for in the last couple of games. While Mitchell is out, Lamar Stevens, Raul Neto, and Ricky Rubio could be solid streaming options since they'll see plenty of minutes.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell led the squad with 40 points on 14-for-25 shooting in Sunday's 115-105 win over Indiana. He was 3-for-9 with the three-ball and also had six rebounds in the game with one assist, three steals and five turnovers. Mitchell coughed up the ball a bit too often, but he made up for it with his third consecutive 40-point outing. It's the first such scoring run of his career. The 26-year-old star has had a great debut campaign in Cleveland and will look to cap it off with a deep run in the playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell posted his second consecutive game with 40-plus points on Friday, leading his squad with 42 in a 130-116 loss to the Knicks. He got there with outstanding 16-for-23 shooting, nailing six of his nine attempts from deep. Mitchell's night also included four rebounds, five assists and one block. The four-time All-Star has nicely heated up lately and can look for further momentum ahead of the playoffs during a very favorable set of games against struggling teams. Cleveland will face Indiana on Sunday before having back-to-back meetings with Orlando and hosting Charlotte in the regular-season finale.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell was not shy when it came to pulling the trigger on Tuesday, but that didn't turn into a win as they dropped the game against Atlanta by two points. The Louisville product finished the game with 44 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals while converting on 15 of his 33 shots and five of his 12 threes. 33 shots to get 44 points isn't exactly the greatest efficiency, but he still produced enough for a lot of fantasy managers to hang in their playoff matchups. Mitchell is now ranked 17th in nine-category leagues.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell led all scorers on Tuesday during their 115-109 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The superstar combo guard ended the game with 31 points, five rebounds, and three assists while shooting 10-for-22 from the floor and 5-for-9 from beyond the arc. He hasn't had the best week compared to his season averages, but this game could kickstart him back to his norm. Right now, Mitchell is ranked in the top 10 in total stats in nine-category leagues and is around the same for points leagues. As they shoot to get a higher seed in the playoffs, he'll likely play more often than not down the stretch.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (finger) has been ruled out due to injury management on a finger sprain on his left hand. Normally, these injury management statuses are a one-game type of absence, so that could be the case since the Cavaliers have an even more important game on the second half of their back-to-back against the 76ers. The playoff and tiebreaker implications are on the line against Philadelphia, so Cleveland likely wants him well-rested for that. While he's out, Ricky Rubio and Caris LeVert could be solid streaming options against a weaker Hornets team.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell put up a game-high 42 points in Friday's 119-115 defeat to Miami. With Darius Garland (quadriceps) sitting out the action, Mitchell had all the keys to the offense and put up 25 points in the first half alone. It was the third time this season Mitchell managed to score at least 25 first-half points. He made half of his 30 attempts from the field and shot 8-for-15 from outside while completing his job with three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 43 minutes. Mitchell has now gone for 40-plus points in three of his last five appearances, which is awful news for the Hornets and their leaky defense. Cleveland has back-to-back games against Charlotte coming up next.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell produced a game-high 40 points as the team managed to beat Boston 118-114 in overtime Monday. The 26-year-old star played through a sprained finger, adding 11 rebounds to his tally with four assists and one block in 47 minutes. Mitchell reached 40 points for the second time already in March, but he did it with inefficient shooting this time, finishing 14-for-34 from the field with a 4-for-11 record from deep. Mitchell might remain on the injury report for Wednesday's clash with the Heat, but it looks like the injury isn't serious enough to keep him sidelined and he should be able to play through it again.