Cavs Injury Cloud: Mitchell, Harden Status Uncertain

As of November 14, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are facing significant availability challenges for their upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks. Donovan Mitchell, dealing with a left knee contusion, and James Harden, experiencing calf tightness, are both listed as questionable. Jarrett Allen and Peyton Watson also carry questionable designations due to knee and hamstring injury management, respectively.

Adding to Cleveland's personnel concerns, Evan Mobley and Sam Merrill have been officially ruled out. Two-way player Ernest Udeh Jr. is also unavailable due to a G League designation. The team's final lineup remained unsettled just hours before the 7:30 p.m. Eastern tipoff, with the status of four players still undecided.