Donovan Mitchell Injury Status Update for April 6th, 2026
Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers has been ruled out and will not play today. Donovan was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 10th game Donovan has missed this season.
Donovan Mitchell Season Averages
Donovan's absence leaves a significant hole in the Cavaliers rotation. Across 69 games this season, he's averaging 27.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game while playing 33.4 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.4 | 27.8 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 20.1 |
Cavaliers Performance With & Without Donovan Mitchell
The numbers tell a clear story about Donovan's value to the Cavaliers. With Donovan in the lineup this season, the team is 43-25. Without him, they've gone 5-4. The Cavaliers's net rating is 4.1 points worse per 100 possessions when Donovan plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.5 vs 118.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 43-25 | 5-4 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.6 | 114.5 | -4.1 |
| Def Rating | 114.0 | 114.1 | +0.0 |
| Net Rating | 4.6 | 0.4 | -4.1 |
| PPG | 119.8 | 116.1 | -3.6 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Donovan Mitchell?
When Donovan sits, other Cavaliers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Tyrese Proctor and James Harden stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Donovan has been out this season, Tyrese Proctor has averaged 4.6 more points per game, 6.2 additional field goal attempts and 11.5 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.6 | FGA: +6.2 | MPG: +11.5
When Donovan has been out this season, James Harden has averaged 5.5 more points per game, 3.6 additional field goal attempts and 2.3 more rebounds.
PPG: +5.5 | FGA: +3.6 | RPG: +2.3
Donovan Mitchell Betting Trends
For bettors, Donovan's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Cavaliers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Donovan has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Mitchell) Dean Wade PTS UNDER: 6-0 (+6.0u, 7.3 / -118 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Donovan Mitchell's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Cavaliers @ Grizzlies - April 6, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers: Jaylon Tyson (Out) James Harden (Out) Donovan Mitchell (Out) Memphis Grizzlies: Santi Aldama (Out) Ja Morant (Out) Ty Jerome (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Donovan's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Cavaliers.