Mitchell finished Friday's 141-125 preseason loss to Memphis with 10 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and two assists over 18 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell joined his fellow Heat starters in scoring in double digits during Friday's preseason finale. The 2021 first-rounder was acquired by the Heat from the Raptors in February and opted to stay in Miami on a two-year, $24 million deal. Mitchell figures to be in the Heat's starting lineup for the first chunk of the upcoming regular season while Tyler Herro recovers from surgery to repair a left ankle/foot impingement.

Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell will return to the starting lineup after working on the second unit in Monday's game against the Hawks. Mitchell has the inside track to start at point guard on Opening Night against the Magic on Wednesday due to the absence of Tyler Herro (ankle).

Mitchell is not in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

The Heat will give Dru Smith a look as the starting point guard Monday instead. Mitchell's placement on the bench is not likely indicative of a role change, as he still appears to be the most likely candidate to start at point guard on Opening Night in the absence of Tyler Herro (ankle).

Mitchell (calf) was cleared to return from his calf injury Friday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell had been sidelined since the end of training camp with calf soreness, resulting in three missed preseason games. He was back at practice Friday and now appears to have the green light to suit up for Sunday's exhibition against Orlando.

Mitchell (calf) is out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Spurs, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although he was able to participate in Tuesday's practice in a limited capacity, Mitchell is not ready to make his preseason debut Wednesday. His next chance to play arrives Sunday in Orlando. Mitchell remains likely to open the regular season as the top point guard in the absence of Tyler Herro (ankle).

Mitchell (calf) was a limited participant at Tuesday's practice, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell has missed the first two preseason games for Miami, but the guard remains day-to-day. For now, he can be considered questionable for Wednesday's preseason contest against the Spurs.

Mitchell (calf) is out for Monday's preseason game against the Bucks, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell is out for a second consecutive outing with a calf injury. His next opportunity to make his first preseason appearance arrives Wednesday against the Spurs. With Tyler Herro (ankle) on the shelf, Mitchell remains in line to function as the starting point guard for the Heat to begin the season.

Mitchell (calf) will not play Saturday's preseason contest against Orlando, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell was unable to practice Friday due to soreness, so while it sounds like a minor issue, the Heat aren't going to take any chances during the preseason. With the Heat expected to be very shorthanded, this could be a big opportunity for Dru Smith.

Mitchell sat out Friday's practice because of calf soreness, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

This sounds like a minor setback for Mitchell, and the Heat are likely being cautious. For now, there's no word if this will impact Mitchell's status ahead of Saturday's preseason game against Orlando.

Mitchell intends to sign a two-year, $24 million contract with the Heat, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell will return to the Heat after spending the latter half of the 2024-25 campaign in Miami. The 26-year-old guard appeared in 30 regular-season games for the club after being acquired via trade from Toronto, averaging 10.3 points, 5.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 31.6 minutes per game during that span. He also shot 50.4 percent from the field and 44.7 percent from three-point range.