Donovan Mitchell

The Oklahoma City Thunder will enter Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls without several key contributors, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain) and Jalen Williams (right hamstring strain). Branden Carlson, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Ajay Mitchell also remain sidelined due to injuries, while Nikola Topic is on a G League assignment. Chicago faces its own roster challenges […] The post Thunder vs Bulls injury report ahead of Tuesday clash appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Mitchell’s long-term health is the top priority.

The foul shooting became a hot-button topic in last year’s playoffs.

Mavericks Khris Middleton chose to remain with the Mavericks rather than pursue a buyout, and that makes sense. As relayed by The Stein Line’s Marc Stein, had Middleton negotiated a buyout, he would have forfeited his Bird rights — a key factor as he approaches unrestricted free agency this summer. By staying put, he preserves […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Rockets, Tyus Jones, Darryn Peterson appeared first on Hoops Wire .

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night, and Donovan Mitchell once again sits at the center of the injury report. He is officially listed out with a right groin strain, placing the Cavaliers’ franchise star in focus as Cleveland looks to win back-to-back games and strengthen its standing in the Eastern Conference. […] The post Is Donovan Mitchell playing tonight? Cavs vs. Pistons injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Cavaliers didn’t panic when the season wobbled. They looked inward. As ESPN’s Jamal Collier detailed, the Cavs leaned heavily on Donovan Mitchell’s leadership during an uneven stretch that included injuries, mounting losses and real questions about the roster’s ceiling. “It’s so important that your best player doesn’t go sideways,” coach Kenny Atkinsonsaid, via Collier. […] The post Donovan Mitchell steadied Cavs before bold James Harden move appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Making a major in-season trade can sometimes disrupt a team’s chemistry. For the Cavaliers, adding James Harden has been a breath of fresh air, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. “They are two guys that are hungry to take that next step,” head coach Kenny Atkinson said of Harden and fellow star guard Donovan Mitchell. “They’ve […]

The Knicks load management plan with Mitchell Robinson can be frustrating at times, but it’s hard to argue that it hasn’t worked.

Brooklyn Nets (15-45, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (32-29, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn will try to break its six-game road losing streak when the Nets take on Miami. The Heat are 16-18 against Eastern Conference opponents. Miami leads the NBA with 35.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Bam Adebayo averaging 7.8. The Nets have gone 11-26 against Eastern Conference opponents. Brooklyn is at the bottom of the Eastern Co...

Mitchell won’t be available to play against Detroit.

I joined Andy Baskin and Jeff Phelps on 92.3 The Fan to discuss the Cavaliers’ surge since adding James Harden, why the veteran guard has stabilized the offense and whether this group has legitimate NBA Finals upside. Among the topics: Harden’s late-game control Donovan Mitchell’s leadership Why this feels different than previous Cavs playoff runs […] The post Talkin’ Cavs on 92.3 The Fan: James Harden’s impact, playoff outlook appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Harden notched 22 points in his first game back since breaking his thumb last week.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is currently sidelined with a right groin strain, while James Harden is dealing with a fractured right thumb. Head coach Kenny Atkinson said the team is being cautious with Mitchell’s injury but does not expect it to become a long-term concern, according to ESPN’s Jamal Collier. “We don’t love soft […] The post Cavaliers coach provides injury updates on Donovan Mitchell, James Harden appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Cavaliers lost in overtime at Detroit on Friday and came away unimpressed with the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports (subscription required). Playing without their starting backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, the Cavaliers had the Pistons on the ropes. But Cleveland missed two key free throws late in regulation and […]

Tiffany Mitchell, Destiny Littleton and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan — as well as other former WNBA players are playing basketball in Israel, which along with the United States, launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday. Let us pray for our loved ones to return home safely asap!

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mark Mitchell scored 17 points and Shawn Phillips Jr. scored 16 points and Missouri walloped Mississippi State 88-64 on Saturday. Reserve Anthony Robinson II scored 13 points, Trent Pierce scored 10 and Jayden Stone grabbed 10 rebounds for the Tigers (20-9, 10-6 SEC). Missouri led 54-23 at halftime on the strength of 61.3% (19 for 31) shooting. The Tigers finished shooting 51% (30 for 59). Josh Hubbard scored 16 points and Quincy Ballard scored 12 points for Mississip...

All-Stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden each missed their second straight game Friday for the Cavs, who also ruled out Keon Ellis and Dean Wade.

The Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena on Friday night, with Donovan Mitchell missing the East clash.

The Cavs are hoping to get Mitchell back sooner rather than later.