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Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for a matchup on the road in Illinois on Thursday, March 19, to face the Chicago Bulls.
Heading into the matchup, the Cavaliers didn’t plan to have any major changes on the injury report. That changed on Thursday afternoon, as the Cavaliers announced they would be downgrading the veteran guard, Donovan Mitchell.
Going against the Bulls, the Cavaliers could now miss more than just Jarrett Allen, Craig Porter Jr., and Tyrese Proctor, who have all been ruled out well in advance.
Cavaliers Announce Donovan Mitchell News Before Bulls Game
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 29: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers answers questions from the media during Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day at Rocket Arena on September 29, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
According to the official NBA injury report, the Cavaliers are listing Mitchell as questionable for the game.
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Donovan Mitchell (eye) downgraded to questionable Thursday.
He is dealing with a left eye contusion. As of Thursday afternoon, the star guard is likely viewed as a game-time decision heading into the matchup.
Mitchell’s last absence occurred on March 3, when the Cavs faced the Detroit Pistons. Since then, he has appeared in the last six games for the Cavs.
During that stretch, Mitchell has been shooting 43% from the field, averaging 23.5 points per game. He is also dishing out 6.3 assists per game, while coming down with 4.3 rebounds per game.
Outside of the four games Mitchell missed between the end of February and the start of March, the All-Star has been quite healthy this year.
Going into Thursday’s action, Mitchell has appeared in 61 games for the Cavaliers. Seeing the court for 33.5 minutes per game, Mitchell has been hitting on 47% of his shots from the field and knocking down 36% of his threes.
The veteran produced 28.0 points per game, while producing 5.9 assists per game, and coming down with 4.5 rebounds per outing.
Climbing The Eastern Conference
GettySAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts from the bench during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
The Cavaliers have a strong standing within the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
Heading into Thursday’s action, the Cavs are 42-27 on the season. They trail the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, and the Detroit Pistons. They are 2.5 games behind the third-seeded Knicks.
The Cavaliers have a 2.5-game lead over the Toronto Raptors, who hold the fifth seed.
Going into Thursday’s game, the Cavaliers are taking on an injured and rebuilding Bulls team with a 28-41 record. They are just 4-6 over their last 10 games.
The Bulls and the Cavaliers are slated for an 8 PM ET tip.