DAVION MITCHELL NEWS

The unsung hero of the Miami Heat's great start The Miami Heat have navigated a tough schedule, the absence of three of their top players, and a tragic off the court event. Yet Davion Mitc...

NOVEMBER 9 • THESTATE.COM

Heat's Davion Mitchell trade somehow just got even better The underrated move that the Miami Heat made for Davion Mitchell just continues to look better and better.

NOVEMBER 5 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Dishes nine assists Mitchell notched eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and three steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 120-119 win over the Clippers.

Impact Mitchell flirted with a double-double Monday, coming up just short in both points and assists but still turning in a strong all-around effort. The Baylor product is an impressive facilitator, recording at least eight assists in four of seven games to open the 2025-26 campaign. Overall, he's averaging 8.9 points, 7.7 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 29.0 minutes per contest while starting every game so far.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Davion Mitchell is who Erik Spoelstra's Heat spent a decade trying to find Davion Mitchell is the exact type of point guard Erik Spoelstra likes to have on the Miami Heat.

OCTOBER 31 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Comes close to double-double 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's Davion Mitchell has stats in season opener unlike any player in Miami franchise history | Sporting News Davion was hooping.

OCTOBER 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Double-doubles over 35 minutes 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.

Impact 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. He's currently rostered in just 21 percent of Yahoo! Leagues, so make sure he's not sitting on your waiver wire.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner score 24 points each and Orlando beats Miami 125-121

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner scored 24 points each, Desmond Bane added 23 in his Orlando debut, and the Magic beat the Miami Heat 125-121 in the season opener for both teams

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 19 • FOX SPORTS

Chips in 10 points vs. Memphis 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.

Impact 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 the first chunk of the upcoming regular season while Tyler Herro recovers from surgery to repair a left ankle/foot impingement.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 10 points vs. Memphis 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to first unit Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Mitchell will return to the starting lineup after not doing so in Monday's game against the Hawks. Mitchell has the inside track to start at point guard on Opening Night against the Magic on Oct. 22 due to the absence of Tyler Herro (ankle).

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Monday Mitchell is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Hawks.

Impact 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 the one for Opening Night in the absence of Tyler Herro (ankle).

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Cleared from calf injury Mitchell (calf) was cleared to return from his calf injury Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Mitchell (calf) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact 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).

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Mitchell (calf) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Bucks Mitchell (calf) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Bucks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Mitchell (calf) will not play Saturday's preseason contest against Orlando, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Mitchell was unable to practice Friday due to soreness, so while it sounds like a minor issue, the Heat aren't going to take any chances during the preseason. With the Heat expected to be very shorthanded, this could be a big opportunity for Dru Smith.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf soreness Mitchell sat out Friday's practice because of calf soreness, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

This Davion Mitchell development could completely reshape the Heat's season Davion Mitchell has apparently improved his jump shot over the offseason, which will be a monstrous development for the Heat if it carries o...

SEPTEMBER 28 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Davion Mitchell explains surprising factors for his perfect fit with the Miami Heat While the Miami Heat lost out on arguably the most impactful player responsible for most of their success in this decade by the trade deadli...

SEPTEMBER 23 • SI.COM

Heat may finally grant Davion Mitchell his longtime NBA wish Everything is in place for Davion Mitchell to have his best season of his career thus far, and that could culminate in being a full-time sta...

SEPTEMBER 17 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Davion Mitchell's next chapter with the Heat will best his best yet Miami's developmental system can work wonders for Mitchell.

AUGUST 18 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM

Davion Mitchell's role with the Heat is painfully obvious There's a clear role for Davion Mitchell to play this season for the Miami Heat, and it's an incredibly important one.

JULY 28 • ALLUCANHEAT.COM