DAVION MITCHELL NEWS

Phoenix takes home win streak into matchup with Sacramento

Phoenix will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Suns face Sacramento

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

George leads Clippers past Kings for 4th straight victory

Paul George scored 23 points, Ivica Zubac had 15 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers won their fourth straight, beating the Sacramento Kings 117-98 on Saturday nigh...

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Los Angeles faces Sacramento, seeks 4th straight win

Los Angeles is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Sacramento

APRIL 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs massive 17-assist total Mitchell recorded 15 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and 17 assists over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 123-109 loss to New Orleans.

Impact Mitchell blew out his previous season-high in assists. This comes after coach Alvin Gentry said he was going to reduce Mitchell's minutes to end the season. Despite that claim, Mitchell logged 40 minutes and produced the gigantic assist total in the process.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans beat Kings 123-109, clinch play-in spot in West

CJ McCollum and Jaxson Hayes each scored 23 points and the New Orleans Pelicans clinched a spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament, beating the Sacramento Kings 123-109

APRIL 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Having workload reduced Mitchell will have his minutes reduced during the final three games of the season, Franklin Cartoscelli of Sports 1140 KHTK reports.

Impact Coach Alvin Gentry adds that he's been playing the rookie too much over the past couple weeks. Since he became a starter March 18, Mitchell has averaged 19.0 points, 7.9 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 40.1 minutes. A reduction in minutes for Mitchell could mean increased minutes for Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Jackson and Jeremy Lamb.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out nine assists Mitchell chipped in nine points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, nine assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 109-90 loss to the Warriors.

Impact The game got away from the Kings early on, and while they were able to briefly mount a fourth-quarter comeback, they ultimately came up short of what would've been a third straight win. Mitchell didn't offer a ton as a scorer, but he continues to flash some impressive potential as a distributor. He's now handed out at least seven assists in seven straight games and is averaging 8.7 dimes per contest during that stretch.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double despite shooting woes Mitchell ended with 11 points (3-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 122-117 victory over Houston.

Impact Mitchell might have recorded his first double-double of the season while posting a career-high mark in assists, but he struggled badly from the floor and ended up with more field goal attempts (13) than points scored (11). The rookie out of Baylor has settled in well as a starter with De'Aaron Fox (hand) sidelined, as he has averaged 20.4 points and 7.7 assists per game since jumping into the starting lineup seven games ago.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Mitchell provided 24 points (11-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 121-118 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Mitchell ended just two dimes away from posting a double-double, but there's no question he was one of the Kings' best players in this tight win. The point guard has embraced a bigger role following the trade of Tyrese Haliburton and De'Aaron Fox's hand injury, which should translate into a bigger upside than in regular conditions. For what it's worth, he's started the last six games and has reached the 20-point mark in each of the last five.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston and Sacramento square off in conference matchup

Sacramento takes on Houston for a Western Conference matchup Friday

MARCH 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Kings used balanced scoring attack to beat Rockets 121-118

Davion Mitchell, Damian Jones and Trey Lyles scored 24 points each, and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Houston Rockets for a 121-118 win

MARCH 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Another strong performance sans Fox Mitchell supplied 21 points (9-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine assists, two rebounds and one block and one steal in 41 minutes during Monday's 123-100 loss to the Heat.

Impact Mitchell finished with at least 20 points, nine assists, one steal and one block for a second consecutive contest. The rookie has drawn five straight starts with De'Aaron Fox (hand) sidelined, and during that stretch, he's averaged 21.6 points, 7.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 41.0 minutes per game. As long as Fox remains out, Mitchell figures to continue putting up strong numbers during a critical point of the fantasy season.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heat snap 4-game losing streak by topping Kings, 123-100

Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, Bam Adebayo added 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the Miami Heat beat the Sacramento Kings 123-100 to stop a four-game slide

MARCH 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Leads Kings to road win Mitchell notched 22 points (10-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 45 minutes during Saturday's 114-110 overtime victory over the Magic.

Impact With De'Aaron Fox (hand) sidelined for a fourth straight game, Mitchell got another start and led all scorers. The rookie has fired up more than 20 points in three straight contests and scored in double digits in seven straight, averaging 19.4 points, 5.0 assists, 2.7 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.0 steals over the latter stretch.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DiVincenzo, Barnes help Kings outlast Magic in 114-110 in OT

Donte DiVincenzo and Harrison Barnes hit 3-pointers in the final minute of overtime and the Sacramento Kings outlasted the Orlando Magic 114-110 on Saturday night

MARCH 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up the torch Mitchell posted 25 points (10-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, seven assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 110-109 win over the Pacers.

Impact Mitchell won a thriller in a duel against his former backcourt mate Tyrese Haliburton. In an equally significant duel, Mitchell matched the also-dealt Buddy Hield with 25 points to co-lead the game in scoring. Mitchell has had back-to-back 25-plus point performances and his stock is rising. The 23-year-old is a boom candidate against the Magic on Saturday.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jones' last-second tip-in lifts Kings over Pacers 110-109

Damian Jones’ tip-in with less than a second left lifted the Sacramento Kings to a 110-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers

MARCH 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Impressive despite loss Mitchell logged 28 points (9-22 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 46 minutes during Sunday's 127-124 overtime loss to the Suns.

Impact Mitchell didn't have his best shooting effort, as he needed 22 shots just to score 28 points, but he thrived in other categories and ended just one assist away from posting what would've been his first double-double of the season. Mitchell has played mostly off the bench this season, but he should remain in the starting unit until De'Aaron Fox (hand) is able to return.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shamet hits key 3-pointer in OT, Suns rally to beat Kings

Landry Shamet made a 3-pointer with 31 seconds left in overtime moments after missing an open look beyond the arc and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 127-124...

MARCH 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores 12 in start Mitchell accumulated 12 points (5-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 126-97 loss to the Celtics.

Impact The rookie got the start with De'Aaron Fox (hand) sidelined, and while he saw his most minutes in well over a month, it wasn't a banner night. Still, Mitchell has now scored in double figures in four straight games, and he's shooting an encouraging 49.1 percent from the floor during that span.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for injured Fox Mitchell is starting Friday's game against the Celtics, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old will make his first start since Feb. 8 with De'Aaron Fox (hand) unavailable against Boston. Mitchell has scored in double figures in four of his last five appearances.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 19 points Wednesday Mitchell amassed 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 135-126 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Mitchell finished with his highest point total since Feb. 3, shooting an efficient 8-for-13 from the field and draining a trio of three-pointers. The rookie guard has picked up his scoring of late, notching double-digit points in four of five contests after failing to do so in five of his previous six games. Mitchell is averaging 10.2 points, 3.3 assists, 2.2 boards and 1.3 three-pointers on the season.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo scores 36 points, Bucks hold off Kings 135-126

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Wesley Matthews made a clutch 3-pointer with 1:32 remaining, and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Sacramento Kings 135-126

MARCH 17, 2022 • Associated Press

NCAA Tournament features dynamic guards, backcourt wizards

NCAA Tournament teams rise and fall with guard play

MARCH 16, 2022 • Associated Press