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CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 6 hours ago
Mitchell will miss a second straight game after suffering a strained groin during Tuesday’s win over the Knicks. Sam Merrill may be in line for another start, with the Cavaliers’ guard being most valuable to managers who need three-point production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
1 day ago
Mitchell will be joined by Evan Mobley (calf) on the sidelines, while James Harden (thumb) is questionable. Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson should start, while Keon Ellis should take on extra minutes off the bench with Mitchell unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
2 days ago
Mitchell didn’t shoot the ball well on Tuesday, but frequent trips to the foul line boosted the final points tally. He led six Cavaliers in double figures with 23 points, and the production in the other notable fantasy categories was solid. Cleveland hits the road for its final three games of Week 18, starting with the Bucks on Wednesday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
6 days ago
In the five games the Cavaliers have played since acquiring James Harden, Mitchell has scored at least 30 points in four. The exception was Thursday’s blowout win over the Nets, a game in which he played 21 minutes. There’s still a lot of basketball to be played, but the early returns for the Cavaliers have been excellent. Mitchell and those who have him rostered in fantasy leagues continue to reap the rewards from the most notable trade made by an Eastern Conference contender at the deadline.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
7 days ago
Mitchell and the Cavaliers jumped out to a huge lead and never looked back, affecting the playing time of the team’s starters. Mitchell logged 21 minutes, with James Harden being the only starter to surpass 25. While fantasy managers may be disappointed by the lack of playing time, that should not be an issue for Friday’s game against the Hornets.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
15 days ago
Mitchell notched his 27th 30-point game of the season on Wednesday, taking advantage of an overmatched Wizards squad. Since the Cavaliers added James Harden to the fold, Spida has scored at least 30 points in all three games, and Cleveland is 3-0. After the All-Star break, Mitchell and company play three more games to end Week 17, starting with the Nets on February 19.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
17 days ago
Mitchell has been a big reason that Cleveland has now won nine of their last 10 games, and he has been especially hot over their last three games. During those, he has averaged 32.0 points, 7.7 assists, 2.7 steals, 1.3 blocks and 2.7 triples per game. He hit the game-winning free throws in this one, which capped off a magnificent night. This was only his fourth double-double of the season, so managers shouldn’t expect more of those often, though he should remain incredibly productive.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
19 days ago
While James Harden made his debut for the Cavaliers Saturday, Mitchell made sure everyone knew whose team this still is by dropping a game-high 35 points in the win over the Kings. The 29-year-old shooting guard is tied for the third-most games with at least 35 points this season. Mitchell has provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Cavaliers have two games upcoming in Week 17, starting with a matchup against the Nuggets on Monday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
22 days ago
Mitchell and the Cavaliers took care of the Clippers with relative ease, winning the first quarter by a 36-18 margin and not looking back. How the partnership between him and James Harden works out remains to be seen, since The Beard wasn’t available, but adding Harden to the mix should alleviate some of the playmaking pressure on Mitchell. The hope is that Harden will make his Cavaliers’ debut on Saturday against the Kings.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
25 days ago
With Darius Garland (toe) out again, Mitchell had nine assists in the playmaker role. With Evan Mobley (calf) out as well, center Jarrett Allen had a 40-point game. This is how Mitchell, who is averaging 29.1 points per game, ended up with less than 20 points for the second game in a row. He’s provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Cavaliers only have two games upcoming in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Wednesday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
27 days ago
While the Cavaliers entered the season as one of the strongest teams in the Eastern Conference, Cleveland is a bit of a different animal with Evan Mobley and Darius Garland sidelined. The load for scoring largely falls on Mitchell’s shoulders even when the Cavs are at 100 percent, which makes it all the more curious that he didn’t lead the team in points or field goal attempts Friday. The 29-year-old shooting guard led the team in turnovers by far with eight as the team lost to the Suns by 13. He’s provided third-round value over the last two weeks. The Cavaliers will look to bounce back Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
29 days ago
Playing their first game since losing Evan Mobley to a strained calf, Mitchell and the Cavaliers flipped the switch during the third quarter. He knocked down two three-pointers and shot 3-of-6 from the field in the frame, and the Cavs outscored the Lakers by a 42-22 margin. As a result, Mitchell and the other Cavaliers’ starters didn’t play much in the fourth quarter in a game they won by 30. Cleveland hits the road for its final two games of Week 15, starting with the Suns on Friday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Just two days after dropping 36 points on the Magic in a win, Mitchell torched Orlando again on Monday. Efficient shooting, great three-point production, and lots of work at the charity stripe led the veteran shooting guard to his fifth 40-point game of the season. He also led all Cleveland starters in assists, as the Cavs put together their fourth straight win. Mitchell has been sensational all season long in what’s been, statistically, his most productive season as a pro. He’ll face the Lakers and then the Suns to close out January.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell topped 30 points for the second consecutive contest as he hoisted a season-high 30 shot attempts while also dishing out nine assists. It was an impressive all-around effort for the 29-year-old fantasy star as he continues to deliver first-round fantasy value, averaging 29.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.2 blocks through 43 games. The Cavaliers have a rematch against the Magic on Monday before closing out a four-game week with matchups against the Lakers, Suns and Trail Blazers.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell had a few rough performances in a row entering this game. After two poor shooting nights, he had eight turnovers against the Hornets on Wednesday. This outing was closer to his high-level production that we’re accustomed to getting. He led the team in scoring and had his fifth 30-point outing of the month. This was the first night of a back-to-back, and he’ll look to stay hot in Orlando on Saturday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell and the Cavaliers were coasting through the first half of Wednesday’s game, but they were unable to close out the Hornets until the final seconds. With Darius Garland (toe) out, the Cavaliers have to rely more on Mitchell as a playmaker instead of just looking to him for scoring. He’s recorded six assists or more in three of his last four games, and that should be a common occurrence while Garland is out.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell was the leading scorer for Cleveland and was one of five Cavs to score in double figures. However, it wasn’t an efficient shooting night, and steals aside, he didn’t contribute much value for fantasy managers. It was a tough matchup, but he also struggled against the 76ers on Friday, where he was held to 13 points on 4-of-13 shooting. After a rough stretch, he’ll look to get back on track against the Hornets on Wednesday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell didn’t do as much scoring as he typically does, but he made up for it with production in other categories. He nearly finished with a triple-double despite an inefficient night. This came after seven straight games with at least 20 points, and he scored at least 30 points in five of those. The new season high for assists will help make up for the lack of points, but he’ll look to get back on track as a scorer against the Thunder on Monday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell put on a show on Wednesday night, leading the Cavaliers to one of their best wins of the season after Monday’s terrible loss to the Jazz. And Cleveland may need even more from him in the immediate future, as Darius Garland left during the third quarter with a right foot injury. Mitchell has scored 30 points or more in five of his last seven games, and the all-around stat line on Wednesday was elite.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
After a one-game absence, Mitchell returned to the floor on Thursday and added to his streak of 30-point games, which now sits at four. Efficient shooting helped lead him to a team-high in points, with most of his scoring production coming in a 19-point second half. Mitchell also tied a season-high in assists in his effort to give the Cavs a second straight win. A flurry from the T’Wolves in the third quarter ultimately swung the game in their favor, leaving Mitchell’s production wasted in a loss. Both he and the Cavs will have a chance to avenge their loss on Saturday at home against the same Timberwolves.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell will get the night off against a lottery team. That will leave an open spot in the starting unit, which will likely be filled by one of Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson or Dean Wade. All three, along with De’Andre Hunter, will see a bump in minutes and usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell has scored at least 30 points in 20 of the 34 games he’s played this season, including each of the last three. The only thing missing from the Cavaliers’ guard’s stat line on Sunday was a blocked shot, but fantasy managers aren’t going to lose any sleep over that. Cleveland plays three games in Week 12, starting with the Pacers on Tuesday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell, who topped 30 points for the 19th time this season, locked horns with his Nuggets counterpart Jamal Murray as the pair traded punches down the home stretch with the Cavaliers erasing a late deficit to emerge with a narrow victory. The 29-year-old scoring machine, who has graded out as a top-10 fantasy contributor this season, has put together back-to-back strong performances and will look to keep the momentum going on Sunday when the Cavaliers square off against the upstart Pistons.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
After scoring 26 total points across his last two games, Mitchell responded in a big way in his final game of 2025. This was only his second double-double of the season, and he made in impact in categories across the board. Mitchell is averaging career highs in points and three-pointers while also having the most efficient shooting season of his career. He’ll look to stay hot against the Nuggets on Friday in Cleveland’s next game.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
2 months ago
Cleveland’s starting backcourt struggled on Saturday, as Mitchell struggled with his shot and Darius Garland (12 points, one assist and two three-pointers) only recorded one assist. Mitchell was coming off a 34-point effort against the Knicks on Christmas Day, and the production throughout the season makes it easy to write off Saturday’s performance. He and the Cavaliers will look to bounce back when they visit the Spurs on Monday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
2 months ago
Mitchell came out hot on Christmas Day, shooting 5-of-6 from the field in the first quarter. He finished with a robust stat line, recording his third 30-point game in the last four. Unfortunately for Mitchell and the Cavaliers, they were unable to avoid losing a 17-point lead, falling to 17-15 on the season. Cleveland ends its Week 10 slate in Houston on Saturday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
2 months ago
Mitchell caught fire late in this one, drilling 7-of-8 shots in the second half — including three from deep — to pour in a 18 points after halftime. Cleveland knocked down a staggering 20-of-49 from three-point range to cruise to a relatively easy win. The 29-year-old scoring machine has topped 27 points in eight of nine contests since the outset of December. He’s delivered first-round fantasy value, averaging 30.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks through 28 games this season.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
2 months ago
After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Hornets with an illness, Mitchell looked spry in Monday’s rematch. He’s scored at least 30 points in 16 of his 27 appearances, including the last two. Mitchell’s return pushed Tyrese Proctor out of the rotation, as he only played the final two minutes. The Cavaliers host the Pelicans on Tuesday; if Mitchell doesn’t play, there may be room for Proctor in the starting five if Sam Merrill doesn’t play.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
2 months ago
Mitchell is back after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Hornets. In the lone change to the Cavaliers’ starting lineup, his return means that Tyrese Proctor heads to the bench. And with Sam Merrill also available, the rookie could fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
2 months ago
No surprise here as Mitchell was initially listed as probable with an illness. The 29-year-old shooting guard missed Friday’s loss to the Bulls with an illness. Tyrese Proctor replaced Mitchell in the starting lineup Friday, but could fall out of the rotation entirely with Mitchell and Sam Merrill (hand) back Monday.