Donovan Mitchell Injury Status Update for April 7th, 2026
Donovan Mitchell of the Cavaliers is listed as questionable on today's injury report. He was previously listed as Out, so this represents a change in his availability outlook.
Donovan Mitchell Season Averages
On the season, Donovan has appeared in 69 games for the Cavaliers, averaging 27.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game in 33.4 minutes.
| 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 44-25. Without him, they've gone 5-4. The Cavaliers's net rating is 4.2 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 | 44-25 | 5-4 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.6 | 114.5 | -4.1 |
| Def Rating | 114.0 | 114.1 | +0.1 |
| Net Rating | 4.6 | 0.4 | -4.2 |
| PPG | 119.7 | 116.1 | -3.6 |
Potential Teammate Impact if Donovan Mitchell Sits
Donovan's availability will affect how touches and minutes are distributed across the Cavaliers roster. Here are the teammates most likely to see a shift.
PPG: -4.8 | FGA: -5.8 | MPG: -11.7
PPG: -5.5 | FGA: -3.6 | RPG: -2.3
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:
Hawks @ Cavaliers - April 8, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers: Jaylon Tyson (Questionable) Donovan Mitchell (Questionable)
Donovan's status remains uncertain, and a final decision may come closer to game time. Check back for real-time updates on his availability and the full Cavaliers injury report.