The Cleveland Cavaliers have some time off between games.
That’s great news, considering they’ve been dealing with some key setbacks lately. The veteran guard Donovan Mitchell is among several starters on the Cavs’ injury report.
According to the Cavaliers’ injury report, Mitchell is dealing with a groin-related setback. He hasn’t been on the court since the Cavaliers’ February 24 matchup against the New York Knicks.
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GettyDonovan Mitchell has been dealing with a groin injury lately. The veteran guard missed a handful of games for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
When the Cavaliers participated in a practice session on Friday afternoon, Mitchell was present for the session and participating, according to Spencer German.
via @spencito_: “Cavs HC Kenny Atkinson says Donovan Mitchell participated fully in practice on Friday. Max Strus did about 90%. Dean Wade was full. Jarrett Allen did not practice but he reiterated that it’s not s long term thing for him.”
The last time Mitchell took the court, he checked in for 31 minutes against the New York Knicks. At the time, he saw the court for 31 minutes. Mitchell contributed 23 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
The Cavaliers put the Knicks away with a 109-94 win.
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Since then, Mitchell missed games against the Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons (two times), and the Brooklyn Nets.
In the absence of Mitchell, the Cavaliers have gone 2-2.
In addition to Mitchell, the Cavaliers have dealt with setbacks across the roster. The 11-time All-Star James Harden was a notable addition to the injury report after the All-Star break.
Harden missed two games in late February. He returned to the court for the past two games.
As mentioned above, the Cavaliers also have injury concerns with Max Strus, Dean Wade, and most recently, Jarrett Allen. The veteran center was the latest to go out.
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He checked out after 20 minutes of action in the matchup against the Detroit Pistons. When he left the court, Allen had eight points, one steal, and three rebounds.
When Do The Cavs Return To The Court?
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesDonovan Mitchell could be back in action for the Cavaliers soon, as he returned to practice on Friday. The Cavaliers will take the court again on Sunday.
The Cavaliers will get another day off to begin the weekend. Then on Sunday afternoon, they’ll host the Boston Celtics to open up a back-to-back set.
The back-to-back will close out with a home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
It’s too early for the Cavs to reveal Mitchell’s status in those matchups, but his presence at practice on Friday is at least a solid indication that he’ll get a chance to play in one of those two games.
The Cavaliers will have a better idea of Mitchell’s status when they submit their first injury report for the Celtics matchup on Saturday night.
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