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On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will play the Atlanta Hawks (at home) in Ohio.

The Cavs are coming off a 142-126 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Donovan Mitchell did not play in the game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Make Donovan Mitchell Announcement

GettyDonovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on December 29, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

For Wednesday’s game, the Cavs have announced that Mitchell will be listed as questionable on the injury report.

Underdog NBA wrote: “Donovan Mitchell (ankle) listed questionable for Wednesday.”

GettyJaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics talks to Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Rocket Arena on November 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 117-115.

Mitchell is in the middle of another excellent season with averages of 27.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 48.1% from the field and 36.4% from three-point range in 69 games.

He is in his fourth season playing for the Cavs after five with the Utah Jazz.

While Mitchell has made the NBA playoffs in all eight years, he has never been able to advance to the conference finals.

Cavs Right Now

GettyDonovan 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.

The Cavs have had a strong season as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 50-29 record in 79 games.

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak (and have gone 8-2 over their last ten).

At home, the Cavs are 25-14 in 39 games.

On Friday, they will head to Atlanta for another game with the Hawks.

GettyDonovan 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.[

The Cavs finished last season as the top team in the Eastern Conference.

That said, they lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (after sweeping the Miami Heat).

There is a lot of hope that they can make a deep run in 2026.

Following their two games with the Hawks, the Cavs will wrap up their season against the Washington Wizards (on April 12).

Hawks Ahead Of Battle With Cavs

GettyJalen Johnson #1 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts following the Hawks 124-112 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at State Farm Arena on March 10, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Hawks have had a solid season as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 45-34 record in 79 games.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 22-17 on the road).

After their two games against the Cavs, the Hawks will finish up their season on April 12 when they visit the Miami Heat in Florida.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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