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Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell sustains 'nasal fracture,' will be evaluated in a week

Donovan Mitchell will be out for at least a week after he sustained a nasal fracture on Saturday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers guard underwent a medical procedure to "realign the affected area," the team announced on Tuesday.

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After missing the Cavaliers' contest on Tuesday, Mitchell will now be out at least a week before he's reevaluated.

This will be Mitchell's second extended absence this month. A bone bruise injury in his knee cost him seven games and almost two weeks of play.