Mitchell won't start Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Gradey Dick (calf) and Immanuel Quickley (shoulder) both out, Mitchell moved back into the starting lineup Monday in Detroit, posting three points and three assists in 31 minutes. However, the Raptors want more shooting in the first unit, so Ja'Kobe Walter will make his first career start, sending Mitchell to the bench.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Starting sans Dick
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Mitchell will start Monday's game against the Pistons, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Gradey Dick (calf) sidelined, Mitchell will slide into the starting lineup. As a starter this season (12 games), Mitchell has averaged 9.1 points, 6.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 31.0 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Top distributor in return to bench
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Mitchell logged three points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and eight assists across 27 minutes during Thursday's 110-105 victory over the Timberwolves.
Mitchell moved back to the bench Thursday with the return of Scottie Barnes to Toronto's starting lineup. The backup guard led all Raptors in assists despite struggling to shoot from the field and not contributing much via scoring. Mitchell's assist total marks a season high while coming off the bench and the fifth time he has contributed at least eight dimes.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Retreats to bench
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Mitchell will come off the bench in Thursday's game against Minnesota, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Scottie Barnes making his return to game action, Mitchell will slide to the bench. In his last five outings (four starts), the 26-year-old guard has averaged 5.8 points, 5.4 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 30.0 minutes per game.
Mitchell registered five points (2-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 99-95 loss to the Pistons.
Mitchell had another woeful showing from the field and recorded his fourth straight game with single-digit points. The last time he surpassed the 10-point mark was in the loss to the Kings on Nov. 6, when he scored a season-high 20 points. Since then, however, Mitchell is averaging just 3.8 points per game while shooting 20 percent from the field. The inconsistencies in his role are enough to limit his fantasy upside, but the shooting woes make him a player who's not worth rostering outside of the deep formats.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Coming off bench Saturday
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Mitchell is not in the Raptors' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Mitchell has been in Toronto's starting lineup over the last eight regular-season games, which coincides with the absence of Immanuel Quickley (pelvis). Quickley will play on a minutes restriction Saturday, so Mitchell should see decent playing time in a reserve role. In the eight games he started in, Mitchell averaged 10.3 points, 6.8 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Logs 20 points against former team
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Mitchell supplied 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 122-107 loss to the Kings.
Mitchell spent three seasons with the Kings, and his efficient shooting night highlighted the familiarity with his former teammates. Although Mitchell has been an adequate replacement, Immanuel Quickley's (pelvis) return is imminent. Mitchell will revert to the second unit once Quickley is back up to speed, but he'll be viable for at least one more game.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Productive with starters
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Mitchell amassed 16 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 127-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets.
Immanuel Quickley (hip) is still out with a pelvis injury, though he is presumably day-to-day. Mitchell has three starts under his belt as a result, posting averages of 8.0 points, 5.7 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Getting starting nod
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Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the 76ers, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Mitchell will replace Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) in the starting five Friday. With RJ Barrett (shoulder) also out, Mitchell and Scottie Barnes should share primary playmaking duties against Philadelphia.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Retreats to bench Friday
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Mitchell will slide back to the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Immanuel Quickley (thumb) making his return to game action, Mitchell will return to his role off the bench. The 26-year-old is expected to play a significant role in the club's second unit in the backcourt behind Quickley and Gradey Dick.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Struggles in starting role
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Mitchell produced three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), six assists and four rebounds in 27 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Wizards.
Mitchell logged a team-high 27 minutes in the loss but failed to produce much in the scoring column. While the six assists are nice, he is basically a non-factor on the offensive end, and for a defensive-minded player, his efforts don't translate to fantasy value. Assuming the Raptors are healthy come Opening Night, Mitchell has little chance of putting up standard-league value.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Returns to game Sunday
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Mitchell returned to Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards.
Mitchell briefly exited the game with a suspected hamstring injury but was able to return to action. The fourth-year pro may see increased usage for the remainder of the game with RJ Barrett (shoulder) done for the night.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Mitchell went back to the locker room during Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Mitchell was hobbled for a few possessions before exiting the game with a suspected hamstring injury. Jamal Shead will likely see extra run while Mitchell is sidelined.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Starting Sunday
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Mitchell will start Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Mitchell will get an increased workload to begin the preseason with Scottie Barnes (personal) and Immanuel Quickley (thumb) sidelined. The fourth-year pro will need to make the most of his opportunities to find a significant role with his new team.
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Raptors' Davion Mitchell: Heading to Toronto
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Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov and the No. 45 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft were traded from the Kings to the Raptors in exchange for Jalen McDaniels on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Mitchell maintained a consistent bench role for the Kings during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 5.3 points, 1.9 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game over 72 regular-season appearances. He should provide a defensive punch off the bench with his new team during the 2024-25 season.
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Kings' Davion Mitchell: Quiet in 22 minutes
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Mitchell closed with eight points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and two assists in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 loss to Oklahoma City.
Mitchell wasn't able to generate much offensively, while Keon Ellis erupted for a career-high 26 points. Despite this quiet showing, Mitchell is still having a decent April, posting averages of 10.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 three-pointers through five games.
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Kings' Davion Mitchell: Scores 14 points from bench
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Mitchell ended Tuesday's 109-95 victory over the Clippers with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes.
The Kings have opted for Keon Ellis in the first unit amid Kevin Huerter's (shoulder) absence, but the loss of Malik Monk (knee) is a clear indication that Mitchell's role will increase. There's some potential further down the depth chart, but the third-year pro is battle-tested and perfect as a spark plug for the Kings as they make a final playoff push.
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Kings' Davion Mitchell: Adds season-high 18 points off pine
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Mitchell closed with 18 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and two rebounds in 25 minutes during Monday's 108-96 victory over the 76ers.
The Kings have had to contend with Kevin Huerter's (shoulder) season-ending injury, and while Keon Ellis has played the fill-in role with the first unit, Mitchell is in line for a minutes increase as the regular season draws to a close. Malik Monk is probably the best candidate for boosted production in this scenario, but the former Baylor Bear deserves some fantasy consideration after lingering on the bench for most of the season.
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Kings' Davion Mitchell: Available Sunday
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Mitchell (chest) is available for Sunday's game against the Rockets, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Mitchell will shake off a questionable tag and suit up despite chest soreness. The backup guard has appeared in 21 straight games (one start) and is averaging 5.8 points, 1.6 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 15.4 minutes during that stretch.
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Kings' Davion Mitchell: Questionable with chest soreness
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Mitchell is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets with right chest soreness.
Mitchell's status won't have a big impact in fantasy hoops, as he's played an average of 16.8 minutes across four March appearances. Keon Ellis could pick up a handful of minutes if Mitchell is held out.
