Heat's Davion Mitchell: Comes close to double-double
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Mitchell produced eight points (4-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds and nine assists over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 144-117 victory over the Hornets.
Mitchell struggled from beyond the arc Tuesday but made up for it by leading the Heat in assists. While his scoring impact can be hit or miss, he's consistently produced as a facilitator, averaging 8.5 dimes through his first four appearances of the young season.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Double-doubles over 35 minutes
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Mitchell notched 16 points (7-15 FG), 12 assists, six rebounds, two triples, two steals, one block and just one turnover in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 125-121 loss to the Magic.
Mitchell picked up right where he left off last season as Miami's starting point guard, and he did not disappoint, racking up the dimes and defensive stats. While his playmaking will likely dip a bit once Tyler Herro (ankle) gets back in the mix, he should still be a major factor in Miami's rotation, so he's set up for a big year as he enters his age-27 season.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Chips in 10 points vs. Memphis
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Mitchell finished Friday's 141-125 preseason loss to Memphis with 10 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two assists over 18 minutes.
Mitchell joined his fellow Heat starters in scoring in double digits during Friday's preseason finale. The 2021 first-rounder was acquired by the Heat from the Raptors in February and opted to stay in Miami on a two-year, $24 million deal. Mitchell figures to be in the Heat's starting lineup for a significant portion of the early part of the upcoming regular season while Tyler Herro recovers from surgery to repair a left ankle/foot impingement.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Returns to first unit
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Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Mitchell will return to the starting lineup after working on the second unit in Monday's game against the Hawks. Mitchell has the inside track to start at point guard on Opening Night against the Magic on Wednesday due to the absence of Tyler Herro (ankle).
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Not in starting lineup Monday
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Mitchell is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Hawks.
The Heat will give Dru Smith a look as the starting point guard Monday instead. Mitchell's placement on the bench is not likely indicative of a role change, as he still appears to be the most likely candidate to start at point guard on Opening Night in the absence of Tyler Herro (ankle).
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Cleared from calf injury
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Mitchell (calf) was cleared to return from his calf injury Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Mitchell had been sidelined since the end of training camp with calf soreness, resulting in three missed preseason games. He was back at practice Friday and now appears to have the green light to suit up for Sunday's exhibition against Orlando.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Mitchell (calf) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Although he was able to participate in Tuesday's practice in a limited capacity, Mitchell is not ready to make his preseason debut Wednesday. His next chance to play arrives Sunday in Orlando. Mitchell remains likely to open the regular season as the top point guard in the absence of Tyler Herro (ankle).
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Limited at practice
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Mitchell (calf) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Mitchell has missed the first two preseason games for Miami, but the guard remains day-to-day. For now, he can be considered questionable for Wednesday's preseason contest against the Spurs.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Out against Bucks
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Mitchell (calf) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Bucks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
Mitchell is out for a second consecutive outing with a calf injury. His next opportunity to make his first preseason appearance arrives Wednesday against the Spurs. With Tyler Herro (ankle) on the shelf, Mitchell remains in line to function as the starting point guard for the Heat to begin the season.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Dealing with calf soreness
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Mitchell sat out Friday's practice because of calf soreness, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.
This sounds like a minor setback for Mitchell, and the Heat are likely being cautious. For now, there's no word if this will impact Mitchell's status ahead of Saturday's preseason game against Orlando.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Intends to sign with Miami
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Mitchell intends to sign a two-year, $24 million contract with the Heat, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Mitchell will return to the Heat after spending the latter half of the 2024-25 campaign in Miami. The 26-year-old guard appeared in 30 regular-season games for the club after being acquired via trade from Toronto, averaging 10.3 points, 5.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 31.6 minutes per game during that span. He also shot 50.4 percent from the field and 44.7 percent from three-point range.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Quiet in Game 4 loss
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Mitchell supplied eight points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and five assists over 35 minutes during Monday's 138-83 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Although he had a tough night Monday, Mitchell was a bright spot for the Heat during this series with 15.0 points, 6.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 three-pointers on 61.0 percent shooting. His career could take off with his new team, as he immediately stepped it up after his mid-season trade from Toronto to Miami. Across 30 regular-season contests, Mitchell produced 10.3 points, 5.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.4 three-pointers.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Thrives in starting role
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Mitchell racked up 18 points (7-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Mitchell entered the starting five in Game 2 but played just two more minutes and scored the same number of points (18) as he did in Game 1 while coming off the bench. Mitchell has had a phenomenal start to the series, averaging 18.0 points, 7.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 35.0 minutes across his first two outings while shooting 71.4 percent from the field and 57.1 percent from three.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Starting Game 2
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Mitchell will be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Mitchell will be a starter for the first time during this first-round series for Miami, with Alec Burks set to come off the bench. Mitchell had an impressive performance in Game 1 in a reserve role, coming one assist shy of a double-double with 18 points, nine assists, four rebounds and one steal.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Just misses Game 1 double-double
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Mitchell finished with 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 34 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 121-100 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The fourth-year guard very nearly came through with a double-double in his playoff debut for the Heat. Mitchell emerged as a key piece of the team's second unit down the stretch of the regular season, scoring in double digits in 15 of his last 17 appearances while averaging 12.9 points, 6.5 assists, 3.0 boards, 1.6 threes and 1.5 steals in 33.4 minutes a contest.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Perfect off bench in playoff win
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Mitchell finished with 15 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 109-90 win over Chicago in the Play-In Tournament.
Mitchell shined off the bench for Miami to begin postseason action, shooting a perfect mark from the field and from deep while leading all bench players in scoring to go along with a team-high assist total in a near double-double. Mitchell recorded at least 10 points and nine dimes in three outings during the regular season, once while coming off the bench.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Slides back to bench
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Mitchell will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Mitchell drew the start in Game 82 of the regular season while Miami's regular starters got the night off. He'll return to a reserve role for the Heat's Play-In Tournament game against the Heat on Wednesday. Still, expect Mitchell to see significant minutes off the bench, as he topped 30 minutes in 13 of his last 15 appearances as a reserve.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Starting Sunday
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Mitchell will be in the starting lineup for the Heat on Sunday against the Wizards.
The Heat will rest their star players Sunday to prepare for the Play-In Tournament, resulting in a revamped first unit. Mitchell has been a starter 36 times this season, averaging 8.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game, shooting 48.5 percent from the floor and 41.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Tallies nine assists in win
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Mitchell recorded 12 points (5-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, four rebounds, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Monday's 117-105 victory over Philadelphia.
Mitchell didn't repeat his 20-point performance from Saturday, but he still scored in double figures and dished out nine assists in Monday's win. The 26-year-old has mostly come off the bench over the past month but continues to log significant minutes and make a positive impact. Over his past 10 outings, Mitchell is averaging 12.6 points and 6.4 assists on 51.0 percent shooting in 34.7 minutes per game.
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Heat's Davion Mitchell: Scores 20 points off bench Saturday
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Mitchell notched 20 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 overtime loss to the Bucks.
Mitchell tied his season-high scoring mark with an impressive performance off the bench in this overtime loss, and it's worth noting this was just the second time in which Mitchell surpassed the 15-point mark as a member of the second unit. Mitchell is likely making a good impression on the coaching staff with his recent displays, as he's scored in double digits in nine of his last 10 games off the bench. He's averaging 12.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 43.2 percent from three-point range.
