Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Mitchell won't be able to battle through soreness in his left knee, missing a great matchup on Friday. Detroit holds the second-worst defensive efficiency rating (117.3), allows the fourth-most points per game (121.3), and surrenders more FanDuel points to opposing point guards than any other team in the league this season. The 27-year-old five-time All-Star has returned first-round fantasy value on the campaign as a whole, and over his latest 20 appearances, he's putting up 29.0 points, 6.8 dimes, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 triples, and 1.8 steals per contest. Mitchell hopes to return on Sunday versus the New York Knicks. While this game features a weak 219.5-point implied total, Darius Garland deserves heavy DFS rostership with the controls to the Cavs offense all to himself, as Caris LeVert (elbow) is also sidelined.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons. The multi-time All-Star popped up on the injury report because of left knee soreness, and if he doesn't suit up versus Detroit, it will mark his third absence in the Cavs' previous six games. Mitchell should always be in every fantasy lineup imaginable whenever he's active. However, if he can't make it out there, Darius Garland would be the No. 1 option offensively. It might also mean more production for Caris LeVert, who has averaged nearly 16 points this season in games where Mitchell isn't available.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) will return on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. He missed the last two games because of an illness. However, the 27-year-old was trending in the right direction, so fantasy managers already planned on getting him back in the lineup. With Mitchell's return, Isaac Okoro will presumably return to the bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This marks the second game in a row that Mitchell has missed due to an illness. Isaac Okoro figures to move into the starting five once again with Mitchell sidelined. He's not a great streaming option, but he could be worth a look in deep leagues. Caris LeVert is the better streaming choice but has been more of a boom-or-bust player lately. Darius Garland should have increased ball handling responsibilities with Mitchell set to miss another game.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) remains questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers. The 27-year-old missed Cleveland's first game back from the All-Star break and is in question again for their matchup in Philadelphia. If Mitchell remains out, it's likely Isaac Okoro will start once more, with Darius Garland and Caris LeVert expected to shoulder an increased workload. Mitchell's absence would leave a notable void as he averages 28.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game this season.