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CLEVELAND, 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. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Pelicans (in New Orleans).
The Cavs are coming off a 115-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.
Donovan Mitchell did not play in the game.
Cavaliers Make Donovan Mitchell Announcement Before Pelicans
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 15: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Rocket Arena on March 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
For Saturday’s game the Cavs have announced that Mitchell will be listed as questionable.
Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs wrote: “#Cavs list Donovan Mitchell (left eye contusion) and Jaylon Tyson (left great toe sprain) as questionable for tomorrow’s game against New Orleans.
Jarrett Allen, Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor remain out.”
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 06: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Rocket Arena on December 06, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 99-94. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Mitchell is in the middle of his fifth season playing for the franchise.
The superstar guard is averaging 28.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.6 steals per contest while shooting 47.9% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range in 61 games.
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 and James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Cavs Ahead Of Pelicans Clash
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 Cavs come into the night as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 43-27 record in 70 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and have won six out of their last ten).
Following the Pelicans, the Cavs will return home to host the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night in Ohio.
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates with Donovan Mitchell #45 after making a three-point shot in the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)