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Thomas Bryant • C • Cavaliers

Thomas Bryant to Remain Out Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (calf) will remain sidelined on Monday against the Toronto Raptors. He suffered a left-calf injury late in the regular season and was also out for Game 1 against Toronto. With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley healthy, Bryant's absence doesn't mean much for the Cavaliers, and he likely won't be rushed back. Even with Bryant out of the lineup, Larry Nance Jr. saw only garbage-time minutes in the series opener and probably won't have a regular role this postseason.

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Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen Removed From Injury Report Ahead of Playoffs

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) will suit up for Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday. Allen returned from a right knee injury late in the regular season, but the team elected to keep him out of the final two games. Evan Mobley (calf), who was rested for the regular-season finale, will also be back. Cleveland's twin towers face a big battle against Jakob Poeltl, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Murray-Boyles. Allen faced the Raptors only once during the regular season and struggled, settling for six points and eight rebounds in a 126-113 loss on Nov. 13.

3 days ago

Donovan Mitchell • SG • Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell Good to Go for Playoff Opener

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors. The seven-time All-Star sat out Cleveland's last two regular-season games to manage an ankle injury. Mitchell has built a reputation as an outstanding postseason performer, averaging 28.3 points through 63 career playoff games. However, things might not go smoothly for him in the first-round series, as Toronto did a good job defensively against him during the regular season. In two games against the Raptors, Mitchell made only 34.2 percent of his field-goal attempts, averaging 24.0 points.

3 days ago

Thomas Bryant • C • Cavaliers

Thomas Bryant Won't Play Saturday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (calf) will remain out on Saturday against the Toronto Raptors. He suffered a left calf strain late during the regular season and won't be in the lineup for a fifth consecutive game. Bryant has practiced in a limited capacity this week, so it's possible he can return later in the series. With Bryant unavailable, Larry Nance Jr. returned to the rotation for the final few regular-season games, but he isn't expected to see much action in the playoffs.

3 days ago

Thomas Bryant • C • Cavaliers

Thomas Bryant Practices in Limited Capacity Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (calf) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs reports. The 28-year-old big man was the only player with limitations during the practice session. Bryant injured his left calf late in the regular season, missing four games. He's in a race to get healthy for the start of the postseason, with Cleveland kicking off its first-round series against Toronto on Saturday. Serving as the backup center, Bryant notched 6.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per game during the regular season. Cleveland could use Bryant's size against Jakob Poeltl, but he isn't expected to make a major impact in the series.

5 days ago

Jaylon Tyson • SF • Cavaliers

Jaylon Tyson Rejoins Cavaliers Lineup as Starter

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (toe) has been named a starter for Friday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. This will be his first appearance since March 19. Tyson has missed 10 games due to a toe injury. Max Strus will also join the starting lineup, with Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and Jarrett Allen (knee) out of commission. As a starter, Tyson has averaged 14.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 29.3 minutes per game this season.

Apr 10

Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen Won't Play Against Hawks

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) will miss Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. After returning from a knee injury, Allen has played in four of the last five games. But Cleveland is locked into the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, so Allen will take Friday night off to be fresher for the postseason. Thomas Bryant (calf) isn't available as well, meaning Evan Mobley could see a lot of time as a center again. In this situation, it's also likely Larry Nance Jr. will re-enter the rotation.

Apr 10

Donovan Mitchell • SG • Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell Skips Friday's Action

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) won't suit up on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. The Cavaliers will be without their top scorer for the second time in three games. This looks like a maintenance day for Mitchell, who is managing a right ankle injury. Both Keon Ellis and Max Strus are in the mix to step into the starting lineup in Mitchell's absence. Meanwhile, Dennis Schroder could also have a more important role, especially with Sam Merrill (hamstring) joining Mitchell on the sidelines.

Apr 10

Thomas Bryant • C • Cavaliers

Thomas Bryant Misses Wednesday's Game

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (calf) won't be part of the rotation on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. He has been ruled out for a second consecutive game due to a left calf strain. Muscle injuries can be hard to heal, so Cleveland might also begin the playoffs without Bryant. Larry Nance Jr. has a bigger role without Bryant and should be fired up against his former team on Wednesday. Still, with Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley healthy, Nance Jr. is unlikely to make a fantasy impact.

Apr 8

Dean Wade • PF • Cavaliers

Dean Wade Could Return Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He appears to be nearing his return, as the team has previously listed Wade out for seven consecutive games. The 29-year-old hasn't played since March 24 due to a right ankle sprain. Wade has been a regular starter for Cleveland since December. His absence has allowed Max Strus and Keon Ellis to log starts. Jaylon Tyson (toe) will also soon become an option for the Cavaliers, leaving head coach Kenny Atkinson with a complicated rotation puzzle to solve.

Apr 8

Jaylon Tyson • SF • Cavaliers

Jaylon Tyson Questionable Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (toe) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. The 23-year-old sophomore is nursing a toe injury and hasn't played since March 19. When he eventually returns, Tyson could be on a minutes limit, which would further decrease his fantasy appeal. Tyson's fantasy stock took a big hit in February when the Cavaliers acquired James Harden. He has made only a handful of starts since then. Max Strus' addition to the rotation last month has also made his situation more complicated.

Apr 8

Max Strus • SG • Cavaliers

Max Strus Returning to Action Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (foot) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. He was held out of the second game of a back-to-back on Monday night against Memphis. Due to a foot injury, Strus wasn't able to make his season debut until mid-March, and he has regularly sat out action in back-to-back situations. So far, Strus has made nine appearances, averaging 12.7 points and 6.0 rebounds with 44.8 percent efficiency from downtown. The Hawks have done a good job defensively against three-point specialists this season, making this a tricky matchup for Strus.

Apr 7

Donovan Mitchell • SG • Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell Listed as Questionable for Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The seven-time All-Star appeared to hurt his right ankle on Sunday against Indiana and didn't suit up for Monday's matchup with Memphis. James Harden (personal) didn't play either on Monday, which led to Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis forming Cleveland's starting backcourt. Ellis was Mitchell's replacement in the first unit and could keep his spot if Mitchell needs more time to recover. On Monday, Ellis tallied 19 points and eight assists, but his offensive usage is bound to be much lower against Atlanta, with Harden back in the lineup.

Apr 7

James Harden • SG • Cavaliers

James Harden Available Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (personal) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. The team hasn't included him on the injury report. Harden was unavailable on Monday against Memphis due to personal reasons. With Donovan Mitchell (ankle) also out, Dennis Schroder led the offense with 22 points and 11 assists. Schroder's fantasy value drops significantly with Harden's return. Cleveland might also have Mitchell back on Wednesday, as he's listed as questionable. Since joining the Cavaliers, Harden has been a more efficient scorer, but his overall offensive numbers have dropped. The veteran star has averaged 20.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 7.9 assists in 34.2 minutes per game.

Apr 7

Dean Wade • PF • Cavaliers |

Jaylon Tyson • SF • Cavaliers

Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade Set to Sit Out Again on Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (toe) and forward Dean Wade (ankle) are out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Tyson will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to a lingering toe injury, while Wade will be sidelined for a sixth straight game with an ankle issue. Both players remain without a clear timetable for a return and should be considered doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta.

Apr 6

Thomas Bryant • C • Cavaliers

Thomas Bryant Unavailable on Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant is out for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryant is set to miss tonight's action due to calf injury maintenance. The 28-year-old big man logged 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks.

Apr 6

Max Strus • SG • Cavaliers

Max Strus Ruled Out Against Grizzlies

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to left foot injury maintenance. The 30-year-old finished with four points, seven rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Hawks.

Apr 6

Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen Available on Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) will play on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Allen missed Sunday's game against Indiana due to knee injury management. With several Cavs players set to miss tonight's action, Allen could see heavy frontcourt usage, making him a solid streaming option. The 27-year-old big man collected 16 points, 13 rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes of work on Thursday against Golden State.

Apr 6

Evan Mobley • PF • Cavaliers

Evan Mobley Active Against Memphis

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (calf) is available for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. He returns after missing Sunday's game against Indiana. Fantasy managers should expect the 24-year-old big man to have a heavy workload tonight, as many of his Cavs teammates are slated to sit out. Mobley finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal across 32 minutes in his last outing during Thursday's 117-108 win over Golden State.

Apr 6

Sam Merrill • SG • Cavaliers

Sam Merrill Set to Suit Up on Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hamstring) is slated to suit up Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Merrill is set to take the floor after missing the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday versus Indiana. Fantasy managers should expect the 29-year-old guard to see extended minutes and plenty of scoring opportunities tonight with star guards James Harden (personal) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out of action.

Apr 6

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