Is Donovan Mitchell playing tonight vs the Philadelphia 76ers? Latest update on the Cleveland Cavaliers star's injury report (January 14, 2026)

Donovan Mitchell is expected to be available when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. He is not listed on the injury report and has no rest restrictions after playing heavy minutes in the previous game.Cleveland enters the matchup after a loss, while Philadelphia is trying to strengthen its position near the top of the Eastern Conference. With both teams close in the standings, Mitchell’s availability is one of the key factors shaping the game.The game tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center. The broadcast will air on ESPN, with local coverage on FDSOH and NBC Sports Philadelphia.The Cavaliers are 22-19 after a 123-112 loss to the Utah Jazz. Mitchell played 34 minutes in that game without any visible issues. Philadelphia enters at 22-16 and is listed as a one-point favorite. The over/under is set at 237.5 points.Donovan Mitchell has been Cleveland’s primary scorer this season. He is averaging 29.5 points per game, shooting 49.2 percent from the field, with a true shooting percentage of 62.6.His efficiency inside the arc stands out. He is shooting 56.2 percent from 3-10 feet and 57.7 percent from 10-16 feet. Those numbers place him near the top of the league in shot efficiency relative to volume.Philadelphia’s defense has struggled in certain stretches. The 76ers rank 21st in points allowed in the first quarter and 23rd in the third quarter. Mitchell ranks 12th in first-quarter scoring and seventh in the third, which makes those minutes important for Cleveland.Philadelphia will rely heavily on Tyrese Maxey, who is averaging 30.9 points per game. The guard matchup is likely to shape the flow of the game.Donovan Mitchell has fully moved past earlier hamstring concerns from this season. In his last outing, he shot 7-of-18 from the field and made four three-pointers. Cleveland will also have Darius Garland available, keeping the backcourt intact.Also read: Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs the Cleveland Cavaliers? Latest update on the Philadelphia 76ers star's injury report (January 14, 2026)Philadelphia is pushing for a top-four seed, while Cleveland is trying to stop a short slide. With Mitchell expected to play, both teams should have their main offensive options on the floor.