DAVION MITCHELL NEWS

Coming off bench Saturday Mitchell is not in the Raptors' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mitchell has been in Toronto's starting lineup over the last eight regular-season games, which coincides with the absence of Immanuel Quickley (pelvis). Quickley will play on a minutes restriction Saturday, so Mitchell should see decent playing time in a reserve role. In the eight games he started in, Mitchell averaged 10.3 points, 6.8 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 30.1 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 20 points against former team Mitchell supplied 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 122-107 loss to the Kings.

Impact Mitchell spent three seasons with the Kings, and his efficient shooting night highlighted the familiarity with his former teammates. Although Mitchell has been an adequate replacement, Immanuel Quickley's (pelvis) return is imminent. Mitchell will revert to the second unit once Quickley is back up to speed, but he'll be viable for at least one more game.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes out seven assists Mitchell supplied four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, seven assists and five steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's 131-128 overtime win over the Kings.

Impact Mitchell put together one of his worst scoring performances of the young campaign, but he salvaged his night by tallying seven assists and a season-high five steals in the victory. It's also worth noting that he committed five turnovers, an area he'll need to clean up to remain relevant in the rotation once Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) returns to play. Overall, Mitchell has fared well in Quickley's absence and is averaging 8.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.0 steals over six straight starts.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out 11 dimes Wednesday Mitchell closed Wednesday's 138-133 loss to Charlotte with 11 points (5-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and 11 assists across 28 minutes.

Impact Mitchell has stepped in admirably for Immanuel Quickley, and even though he endured a slow start to the campaign, he seems to be turning things around of late. The 11 assists were a season-high mark for the fourth-year guard, and he's also scored in double digits in his last two games. That said, the emergence of players such as Gradey Dick and Jakob Poeltl, as well as RJ Barrett's return, should keep Mitchell's scoring numbers on the low for the time being.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive with starters Mitchell amassed 16 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 127-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Immanuel Quickley (hip) is still out with a pelvis injury, though he is presumably day-to-day. Mitchell has three starts under his belt as a result, posting averages of 8.0 points, 5.7 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting starting nod Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the 76ers, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Mitchell will replace Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) in the starting five Friday. With RJ Barrett (shoulder) also out, Mitchell and Scottie Barnes should share primary playmaking duties against Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Friday Mitchell will slide back to the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With Immanuel Quickley (thumb) making his return to game action, Mitchell will return to his role off the bench. The 26-year-old is expected to play a significant role in the club's second unit in the backcourt behind Quickley and Gradey Dick.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes 10 assists Tuesday Mitchell scored nine pints (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt) while adding 10 assists, three rebounds and a steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 preseason win over the Celtics.

Impact Getting the start at point guard with Immanuel Quickley (thumb) sidelined, Mitchell continues to build his case for a significant role with Toronto. The Raptors have a young backcourt that includes Gradey Dick (13th overall pick in 2023) and Ja'Kobe Walker (19th overall in 2024), and Mitchell -- the ninth overall pick in 2021, now getting a fresh start after three seasons on the Kings' bench -- could fit right in.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors takeaways: Davion Mitchell, Gradey Dick make cases for bigger roles, Barnes is back Dick turns in one of best games with Toronto vs. defending champions, Mitchell thrives at both ends

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Struggles in starting role Mitchell produced three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), six assists and four rebounds in 27 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Wizards.

Impact Mitchell logged a team-high 27 minutes in the loss but failed to produce anything of note. While the six assists are nice, he is basically a non-factor on the offensive end, and for a defensive-minded player, his efforts don't translate to fantasy value. Assuming the Raptors are healthy come Opening Night, Mitchell has no chance of putting up standard league value.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors newcomers Davion Mitchell, Jamal Shead bringing defence and guard depth back to team Toronto was one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA last season and hasn't had guard depth in ages.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Returns to game Sunday Mitchell returned to Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards.

Impact Mitchell briefly exited the game with a suspected injury but he was able to return to action. The fourth-year pro may see increased usage for the remainder of the game with RJ Barrett (shoulder) done for the night.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Sunday Mitchell went back to the locker room during Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Mitchell was hobbled for a few possessions before exiting the game with a suspected hamstring injury. Jamal Shead will likely see extra run while Mitchell is sidelined.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Mitchell will start Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Mitchell will get an increased workload to begin the preseason with Scottie Barnes (personal) and Immanuel Quickley (thumb) sidelined. The fourth-year pro will need to make the most of his opportunities to find a significant role with his new team.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Davion Mitchell could be backup point guard Raptors have long sought Davion Mitchell hasn't met expectations since being selected following an NCAA championship, but he has a reputation as an elite defender.

JULY 10, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Reports: Raptors get Davion Mitchell, Sasha Vezenkov from Kings for Jalen McDaniels | NBA.com Sacramento is dealing Davion Mitchell, its former lottery pick, to Toronto for defensive-minded forward Jalen McDaniels.

JUNE 27, 2024 • NBA.COM

Reports: Raptors acquire Davion Mitchell from Kings The Toronto Raptors acquired guard Davion Mitchell and forward Sasha Vezenkov from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for forward Jalen McDani...

JUNE 27, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Heading to Toronto Mitchell and Sasha Vezenkov were traded from the Kings to the Raptors in exchange for Jalen McDaniels on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Mitchell maintained a consistent bench role for the Kings during the 2023-24 campaign, averaging 5.3 points, 1.9 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game over 72 regular-season appearances. He should provide decent scoring contributions off the bench with his new team during the 2024-25 season.

JUNE 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in 22 minutes Mitchell closed with eight points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and two assists in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 112-105 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Mitchell wasn't able to generate much offensively, while Keon Ellis erupted for a career-high 26 points. Despite this quiet showing, Mitchell is still having a decent April, posting averages of 10.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 three-pointers through five games.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 points from bench Mitchell ended Tuesday's 109-95 victory over the Clippers with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes.

Impact The Kings have opted for Keon Ellis in the first unit amid Kevin Huerter's (shoulder) absence, but the loss of Malik Monk (knee) is a clear indication that Mitchell's role will increase. There's some potential further down the depth chart, but the third=year pro is battle-tested and perfect as a spark plug for the team as they make a final playoff push.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts season-high number from bench Mitchell closed with 18 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and two rebounds in 25 minutes during Monday's 108-96 victory over the 76ers.

Impact The Kings have had to contend with Kevin Huerter's (shoulder) season-ending injury, and while Keon Ellis has played the fill-in role with the first unit, Mitchell is in line for a minute increase as the regular season draws to a close. Malik Monk is probably the best candidate for increased production in this scenario, but the former Baylor Bear deserves some fantasy consideration after lingering on the bench for most of the season.

MARCH 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE