Donovan Mitchell Injury Status Update for March 21st, 2026
The Cavaliers got some good news today — Donovan Mitchell has been cleared and is officially available to play. Donovan had previously been listed as Questionable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Cavaliers.
Donovan Mitchell Season Averages
The Cavaliers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 56 games, Donovan is averaging 28.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in 33.5 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.5 | 28.6 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 20.5 |
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 35-21. Without him, they've gone 4-4. The Cavaliers's net rating is 4.9 points worse per 100 possessions when Donovan plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (114.7 vs 117.5), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 35-21 | 4-4 | — |
| Off Rating | 117.5 | 114.7 | -2.8 |
| Def Rating | 112.9 | 115.0 | +2.1 |
| Net Rating | 4.7 | -0.3 | -4.9 |
| PPG | 119.2 | 116.3 | -2.9 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Donovan Mitchell Back
With Donovan back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Tyrese Proctor and Dennis Schroder are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Donovan again.
PPG: -4.7 | FGA: -6.1 | MPG: -11.3
PPG: -8.9 | FGA: -4.2 | MPG: -11.1 | APG: -2.1
Donovan Mitchell Betting Trends
With Donovan returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Cavaliers have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Mitchell) Jaylon Tyson PTS OVER: 33-18 (+12.9u, 11.5 / -112 avg. line) Jaylon Tyson 3PM OVER: 31-18 (+11.1u, 1.5 / -105 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 @ Pelicans - March 21, 2026 Cleveland Cavaliers: Jarrett Allen (Out) Jaylon Tyson (Out)
Donovan is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Cavaliers and the rest of the league.