Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell’s groin injury raised alarms, but Kenny Atkinson’s update suggests caution over crisis.

On Tuesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Brooklyn Nets, hoping to push their winning streak to 15 games in the process. Cavs star Donovan Mitchell is on the injury report for this one, currently listed as questionable with left groin soreness. Here's everything we know about Mitchell's injury and his playing status vs the Nets.

Jan 18, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) talks with head coach Kenny Atkinson during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

The Cavaliers could be without three massive guns in Tuesday’s home matchup with the Brooklyn Nets, according to the official NBA injury report. They for certain are without Ty Jerome, who’s taking a rest game.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) in the third quarter of game three of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Donovan Mitchell scored 41 points, including 26 in the second half, as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to nine games by beating the Boston Celtics 123-116 Friday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference's top teams.

Donovan Mitchell has been playing at a high level since making his NBA debut in 2017 with the Jazz. That’s no secret. But he may be better than ever with the Cavaliers today.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell popped up on the injury report Tuesday afternoon before their matchup against the Brooklyn Nets with left groin soreness. That will keep him out of Monday’s game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, with star guard Donovan Mitchell fit to play, face the Brooklyn Nets tonight. Cleveland leads the season with a 54-10 record, while the Nets are struggling at 22-42. Mitchell,