Mitchell (coach's decision) failed to leave the bench in Monday's 132-120 win over the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell started at point guard for the Kings' first three games of November while De'Aaron Fox (ankle) was sidelined, but Keon Ellis usurped Mitchell on the top unit for the ensuing two games. With Fox making his return from a five-game absence and facing no restrictions, Ellis joined Mitchell on the bench, and the former ended up sticking in head coach Mike Brown's rotation as the backup point guard. Assuming Brown continues to stick with Ellis and Malik Monk as the team's primary guards on the second unit, Mitchell doesn't look as though he'll be in store for a regular role, barring another injury to a Sacramento backcourt player.

Mitchell won't start Wednesday's game against Portland, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell has earned three starts since De'Aaron Fox went down with an ankle injury and averaged 8.3 points, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals/blocks over 27.7 minutes. However, Sacramento will turn to Keon Ellis at the point Wednesday. Regardless, Mitchell should handle a sizeable workload off the bench and could see starter minutes if Ellis struggles early.

Mitchell supplied five points (2-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block in 27 minutes during Monday's 122-97 loss to Houston.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell co-led Sacramento in shot attempts Monday, but the Kings were down 25 at halftime and 40 early in the fourth -- symbolic of how inept the offense can be without De'Aaron Fox (ankle). Mitchell is admirably attempting to step into a larger role, but it's beyond his repertoire as an undersized, inefficient midrange scorer.

Mitchell will start Wednesday's contest against the Warriors, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Mitchell will reportedly start with De'Aaron Fox (ankle) unavailable. Rookie Colby Jones will also get a chance in the rotation, per Nunes. Mitchell averaged 9.2 points, 4.0 assists and 1.7 rebounds across nine games as a starter in 2022-23.

Mitchell isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener versus the Jazz, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell will be replaced by De'Aaron Fox in the starting five Wednesday. Mitchell is expected to serve as the team's backup point guard this season.

The Kings exercised Mitchell's fourth-year team option for the 2024-25 season Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell took a step back last year after posting a strong rookie campaign, averaging 5.6 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 80 games during the 2022-23 season. Even so, Sacramento is set to pay him a salary of $6.45 million next season.

Mitchell racked up 12 points (4-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and a block across 32 minutes in Thursday's 116-113 preseason win over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

With De'Aaron Fox resting, Mitchell got the start at point guard, and while he struggled from the field, he made his presence felt as a playmaker, ending just three dimes away from a double-double. Mitchell will open the 2023-24 regular season as Fox's primary backup.

Mitchell will start Thursday's preseason game against the Jazz, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee reports.

EDGE Analysis

De'Aaron Fox is taking the night off for rest, so Mitchell will start alongside Kevin Huerter in the backcourt. Mitchell has had a rough preseason so far, averaging 6.3 points and 2.5 assists while shooting 36 percent from the field.

Mitchell posted eight points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 preseason loss to the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell came off the bench during Sunday's matchup but was still relatively efficient from the floor and managed to contribute in multiple areas. His production took a step back during the 2022-23 campaign, as he averaged 5.6 points, 2.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game over 80 appearances.

Mitchell ended with 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 114-106 victory over the Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell and Malik Monk were stellar contributors off the bench during the Kings' Game 2 victory. However, unlike Monk, Mitchell's production was surprising after he totaled just three points and four assists in Game 1. Mitchell figures to continue operating as the primary backup point guard, but his playoff production may be sporadic, as he isn't a focal point of Sacramento's offense.