Davion Mitchell posts 22 points and 17 assists in Miami win

Fantasy basketball: Mitchell delivered a season-high assist total on Friday, but the playing time and shot volume matched his usual role in the Heat backcourt.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 14, 2026 · Updated November 15, 2026

Davion Mitchell posted 22 points, five rebounds, 17 assists, one block and three threes on 7-of-14 shooting and 5-of-6 from the line in 39 minutes as a starter in Miami's 133-121 victory over Cleveland on Friday, November 13.

The 17 assists dwarfed his previous 10 games (8.2), but Mitchell played his typical 39 minutes and took 14 shots, unchanged from his usual workload. He ranks 97th overall with projected 30.4 fantasy points per game (default scoring) and delivers floor-general playmaking in nine-category leagues, though his 1.2 steals per game and negative nine-category value (-0.45) leave him on the waiver wire in shallow formats.

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Davion Mitchell

Mitchell's 17 assists matched his season high, well above his 8.2 over his previous 10 games, and he added 22 points on efficient 7-of-14 shooting and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line. He played 39 minutes as a starter, consistent with his 36.1 over his previous 10 games, and his 14 field-goal attempts matched his usual volume. His 18.9 per cent usage rate and 60.4 per cent true shooting describe a secondary creator who finishes efficiently but rarely forces the issue.

The Heat have one game left this week (Friday), then none next week. Mitchell's 36.0 minutes per game and 100 per cent start share anchor his value as a playmaker in deeper leagues, and his 2.3 threes per game add incremental category help. His 1.2 steals and 0.6 blocks limit his defensive contributions, and his negative nine-category value keeps him on waivers in standard formats despite the projected 30.4 fantasy points per game.

What to do

• Hold Mitchell in 12-team leagues and deeper, where his playmaking and steady minutes provide value.

• Leave him on the waiver wire in 10-team formats, where his defensive shortcomings and negative nine-category value outweigh the assist production.

• Stream Mitchell only if you need assists and threes in a deep league with Miami's final game this week.

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