Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) has missed the last three games due to a lingering injury. However, the star guard appears to be headed in the right direction now. Head coach JB Bickerstaff was not limited and able to do everything during Monday's practice. He's currently listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Caris LeVert has been playing an increased role with Mitchell on the sideline. He would continue to start if Mitchell is unable to play again. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Tuesday for another update on his status.

It wasn't a good day for many clubs around the National Basketball Association, with many teams dealing with unsettling injuries to their top players. Although these situations are always challenging for teams, fantasy managers are also left scrambling to find a replacement.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Saturday, January 21, 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. 

Marcus Smart Injury Update

The Celtics were without Jayson Tatum for Saturday's meeting with Toronto, as the MVP candidate got the day off to deal with wrist soreness. Luckily, the C's recently got Jaylen Brown back from a three-game layoff, so the team at least had its No. 2 scoring option. Boston also had Marcus Smart, who is proficient on both ends of the floor.Unfortunately, the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year's evening didn't last long, as he exited in the first half after suffering a sprained right ankle. Smart has battled ankle injuries throughout his career, so fantasy managers are familiar with this.https://twitter.com/ChrisForsberg_/status/1616933981362028546?s=20&t=ADA6dM_t2muMcgq6cJRitwWhile X-ray results were encouraging, revealing no structural damage, he'll likely miss a game or two, possibly more. As a result, ... [More]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This will be the third game in a row that Mitchell has missed due to a strained left groin. This isn't too shocking considering this type of injury is easy to re-injure. The Cavs want to make sure Mitchell is 100 percent healthy before they let him back on the court again. In the meantime, Caris LeVert should continue to start in his place. He has been playing well and should be a strong fantasy option until Mitchell returns. Cedi Osman is also worth looking at, but is more of a deep league option.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The star guard will miss his second game in a row due to a strained left groin. His absence will mean that Caris LeVert will remain in the starting five for at least one more game. He played well on Wednesday, so fantasy managers should expect LeVert to continue having increased value while Mitchell is sidelined.

It was a busy nine-game slate around the National Basketball Association. However, it wasn't a good night for many clubs, especially the ones that dealt with an injury.This article will highlight some of the critical injuries that occurred on Wednesday, January 18, 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. 

LaMelo Ball Injury Update

LaMelo Ball exited Monday's meeting with the Rockets with a sprained left ankle. This is an all too familiar ailment, as the 21-year-old injured it twice already this season. He missed the first 13 games of the 2022-23 campaign because of it before making his season debut on November 12 against Miami.https://twitter.com/HornetsOnBally/status/1615898994508546048?s=20&t=2ONmwk9cIuX1k5z8xOpxsQUnfortunately, the 2020 No. 3 overall pick was incapacitated again after stepping on a fan's foot during a matchup with Indiana just a few days later, keeping him sidelined for an additional 11 games. Now, it appears fantasy managers will be without Ball for a while, considering he needed help getting to the locker room.With ... [More]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) won't play Wednesday against Memphis. Mitchell's availability for the contest was already a major doubt after he left Sunday's game against New Orleans with a groin injury and his absence has now been made official. Caris LeVert is set to take Mitchell's spot in the starting lineup. The 28-year-old had a very good spell as a starter earlier in the month and has averaged 15.1 points in 20 total starts this season with 4.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (groin) is listed as doubtful Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Mitchell suffered a groin strain on Monday and was unable to practice on Tuesday, leading to the doubtful tag. With Mitchell likely out, Caris LeVert will likely get the spot start. The last time Mitchell sat, LeVert started and scored 22 points in 33 minutes.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell couldn't complete Monday's matchup against New Orleans due to a groin strain. He was limited to only 22 minutes in the contest and had 11 points on 3-for-9 shooting. Darius Garland took the reins and carried the team to a 113-103 victory with 30 points and 11 assists. Garland's points production has jumped to 25.8 per game this season without Mitchell, while his absence will push Caris LeVert back to the starting unit if Mitchell can't get healthy enough for Wednesday's contest against Memphis. LeVert is having a quiet season but has performed well as a starter, averaging 15.1 points with 3.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists.

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.