UPDATE: Donovan Mitchell is available (via Chris Fedor of cleveland.com).
On Sunday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Atlanta Hawks in Ohio.
The Cavs come into the night with a 3-3 record in their first six games, which has them as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.
Donovan Mitchell Questionable For Sunday Against Hawks
For the game, the Cavs could be without their best player, as All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell is on the injury report.
Via @UnderdogNBA: “CLE: Donovan Mitchell – Questionable Jarrett Allen – Questionable Sam Merrill – Questionable Darius Garland – Out Max Strus – Out”
That said, Mitchell sent out a post (via X) that led to speculation he could end up playing.
Via Danny Cunningham of The Inside Shot: “A good sign for Donovan Mitchell’s availability tonight against Atlanta.”
A good sign for Donovan Mitchell’s availability tonight against Atlanta. https://t.co/Ar4NVozSOF
— Danny Cunningham (@RealDCunningham) November 2, 2025
Mitchell is in his fourth season playing for the Cavs.
He is currently averaging 28.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 54.4% from the field and 40.0% from the three-point range in five games.
On the other side, the Hawks will be without superstar point guard Trae Young.
Via Kevin Chouinard: “An updated injury report: For tonight’s game at Cleveland: Keaton Wallace (flu-like symptoms) is questionable. Trae Young (right knee sprain) is out.”
An updated injury report:
For tonight’s game at Cleveland:
Keaton Wallace (flu-like symptoms) is questionable.
Trae Young (right knee sprain) is out.— Kevin Chouinard (@KLChouinard) November 2, 2025
Following the Hawks, the Cavs will play their next game on Wednesday night when they remain at home to host Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers.
They are 1-1 in the two games they have played in Ohio.