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Dean Wade • PF • Cavaliers

Dean Wade Ruled Out Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) won't play on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 29-year-old is having trouble with his left knee. He ended a two-game absence on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers, but Wade logged only eight minutes before exiting the game due to a left knee contusion. De'Andre Hunter, Nae'Qwan Tomlin, and Jaylon Tyson (illness) will help fill the void left by Wade. Although Tyson is listed on the injury report due to illness, he is expected to be available against Minnesota.

11 hours ago

Donovan Mitchell • SG • Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell Available Thursday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (rest) is not on the injury report for Thursday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The six-time All-Star was rested on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. Dean Wade (knee) started in his place but left early. Mitchell has scored 30-plus points in three straight games, shooting 54 percent. It will be challenging for him to keep the run going on Thursday night, as Cleveland faces the NBA's sixth-best defense. Darius Garland and Sam Merrill, who combined for 48 points on Tuesday, will have fewer scoring opportunities with Mitchell back.

11 hours ago

Max Strus • SG • Cavaliers

Max Strus to Miss Another Month

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (foot) will be out for at least another month, the team announced Tuesday. Strus underwent foot surgery on Aug. 26 and was initially expected to resume basketball activities in three to four months. However, the 29-year-old has yet to play this season. It's now clear that Strus will remain out at least until February. Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill have capitalized on Strus' absence this season, both showing major improvement in their offensive production.

2 days ago

Dean Wade • PF • Cavaliers

Dean Wade Back in Action Versus Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Wade is set to return after missing two consecutive contests due to a left knee contusion. The 29-year-old is averaging 7.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists during 24.0 minutes per appearance. With Wade back in the mix, 25-year-old Nae'Qwan Tomiln's role will likely be reduced during tonight's tilt.

2 days ago

Jaylon Tyson • SF • Cavaliers

Jaylon Tyson Set to Suit Up on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (illness) will play on Tuesday versus the Indiana Pacers. Tyson was listed as questionable due to an illness, but he has upgraded to active for tonight's matchup. The 23-year-old posted a total of just nine points in his last two outings. However, with Donovan Mitchell (rest) getting the evening off, Tyson should see plenty of extra minutes and scoring opportunities with the team's second unit, with Dean Wade likely to start.

2 days ago

Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen Active on Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) is set to suit up against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. The Cavaliers' big man sat out Sunday's loss to the Detroit Pistons due to an illness, but he has been cleared to play this evening. The team has already ruled out Donovan Mitchell (rest), but forward Jaylon Tyson (illness) is good to go. Allen should slide into his starting frontcourt spot next to Evan Mobley for tonight's tilt. The 27-year-old is averaging 13.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, two assists, and 1.8 steals in about 25 minutes of playing time per contest this campaign.

2 days ago

Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen Upgraded To Probable Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) looks primed to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. The Cavaliers' big man sat out of the Sunday night loss to the Detroit Pistons. The team has already ruled out Donovan Mitchell (rest), while forward Jaylon Tyson (illness) is questionable. Allen should slide into his starting frontcourt spot next to Evan Mobley if he's indeed active. The 27-year-old is averaging 13.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, two assists, and 1.8 stocks in about 25 minutes of playing time per game this season.

2 days ago

Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen at Risk of Missing Another Game

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) could be out for a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. The big man is working his way through an illness and may return in a good spot, facing a team that allows the 11th-most fantasy points to centers. Sam Merrill filled in for Allen in the starting unit in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Pistons, scoring 15 points on 5-for-7 three-point shooting. On Tuesday, Merrill could make an even bigger impact, with Cleveland potentially missing two regular starters. The team has already ruled out Donovan Mitchell (rest) for the matchup.

2 days ago

Donovan Mitchell • SG • Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell Resting Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (rest) will take the night off on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers. After seeing him string together a run of three consecutive 30-point games, the Cavaliers have decided to rest Mitchell against the Eastern Conference bottom feeders. Mitchell's absence will put the ball more in Darius Garland's hands, while Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, and De'Andre Hunter may all be more involved in the action as well. Vegas has set the total at 236.5 points for this game, and a high-scoring contest could result in many outstanding fantasy performances.

2 days ago

Jarrett Allen • C • Cavaliers

Jarrett Allen Ruled Out on Sunday Afternoon

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) won't play in Sunday's Central Division showdown with the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs won't play again until Tuesday in Indiana, so the 27-year-old has a few days to rest. In the meantime, Evan Mobley will likely slide over to the five spot and could surge versus a Pistons team that is without Jalen Duren (ankle), who will be sidelined for at least a week. Jaylon Tyson, averaging 13.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 45.1% shooting from deep in 20 starts throughout the campaign, will once again be rolling with the first-five.

4 days ago

De'Andre Hunter • SF • Cavaliers

De'Andre Hunter May Miss Second Straight Game Due to Illness

Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'Andre Hunter (illness) has been listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. He's in danger of missing a second consecutive game due to illness. Hunter lost his starting role midway through December, but his workload has remained about the same. The 28-year-old has posted 12.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game since dropping to the bench. Due to Hunter's absence, Jaylon Tyson and Nae'Qwan Tomlin saw more action in Wednesday's win over the Phoenix Suns. The latter doesn't have any significance in fantasy basketball, but Tyson's stock has been rising all season, and he has even more appeal with Hunter out.

6 days ago

Darius Garland • PG • Cavaliers

Darius Garland Good to Go Against Rockets

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (illness) will play in Saturday's contest against the Houston Rockets. He was a late addition to the injury report due to illness, but the team has upgraded Garland's status from probable to available. Cleveland's playmaker has looked sharp lately, posting two double-doubles in his last three games. On Saturday, Garland faces a difficult matchup against a team that gives up the fifth-fewest fantasy points to point guards.

Dec 28

Lonzo Ball • PG • Cavaliers

Lonzo Ball Available Against Knicks

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will be active on Christmas Day against the New York Knicks. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ball has struggled with scoring this season, averaging 5.6 points on 30.5 percent shooting. Across 23.9 minutes per game, he has also notched 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.4 steals. On Thursday, Ball will probably have his usual workload, but he isn't expected to make a big impact.

Dec 24

Evan Mobley • PF • Cavaliers

Evan Mobley Listed as Questionable for Christmas Tilt

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (calf) is listed as questionable for a Christmas meeting with the New York Knicks on Thursday. Mobley suffered a left calf strain on Dec. 12 and was ruled out for 2-4 weeks. Yet, it looks like he might return from injury sooner than expected. Dean Wade's fantasy stock would take a significant hit with Mobley's return. Wade has started in each of the last five games, averaging 5.4 rebounds and scoring double-digit points three times.

Dec 24

Darius Garland • PG • Cavaliers

Darius Garland Available Tuesday

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (quadriceps) will be active against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. He played 30 minutes in Monday's win over the Charlotte Hornets and was initially listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup. This will be the first time this season that Garland appears in both games of a back-to-back set. On Tuesday, Garland may struggle to produce his usual numbers, as New Orleans has posted good defensive numbers against opposing point guards, giving up the seventh-fewest fantasy points to the position.

Dec 24

Lonzo Ball • PG • Cavaliers

Lonzo Ball Out Tuesday Against New Orleans

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (rest) won't play against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ball will have the evening off for rest purposes and sit out the second half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday. The 28-year-old finished with six points, two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 139-132 win over the Hornets. Ball's ongoing rest/injury management limits his impact across all fantasy formats. With Ball out and Darius Garland (quadriceps) potentially sidelined, Craig Porter and Sam Merrill will likely see expanded roles this evening.

Dec 23

Craig Porter Jr. • PG • Cavaliers

Craig Porter Jr. Returns From One-Game Absence

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Craig Porter Jr. (illness) will rejoin the action on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has been cleared to return from a one-game absence after the team initially listed Porter Jr. as probable for the contest. With Donovan Mitchell (illness) and Sam Merrill (hand) also back in the lineup, Porter Jr. will have a limited role in the rotation and won't offer much fantasy value. During the season, the 25-year-old has posted 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 16.4 minutes per game.

Dec 22

Sam Merrill • SG • Cavaliers

Sam Merrill Available Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) has received the green light to play on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. He has been out of commission since Nov. 17 due to a right-hand sprain. Merrill is in the midst of a career year, averaging 13.9 points per game on fabulous 44.4 three-point shooting. On Monday, he may have to rely more on his two-point shot to score, as Charlotte gives up the fourth-fewest three-point attempts in the league.

Dec 22

Donovan Mitchell • SG • Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell Cleared for Monday's Action

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) will return from a one-game absence on Monday versus the Charlotte Hornets. The Cleveland star missed Friday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls, but he was expected to return on Monday night after the team listed him as probable on the initial injury report. Mitchell returns in a good spot, as Charlotte is among the NBA's worst defensive teams, ranked 24th in defensive efficiency. He could also have some additional motivation to perform well on Monday after producing a 17-point dud on 25 percent shooting in his previous clash against the Hornets. Mitchell's return will push Tyrese Proctor back to the second unit.

Dec 22

Donovan Mitchell • SG • Cavaliers

Donovan Mitchell Likely to Return on Monday Night

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) is probable heading into Monday's matchup with Charlotte. He didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Chicago Bulls. Tyrese Proctor ended up taking his place in the rotation, finishing with 16 points, six rebounds, three assists, and one steal. If Mitchell suffers a setback, Proctor would presumably remain in the starting lineup, although that could change if Sam Merrill (hand), who is also probable, can return after missing the last 14 games. Darius Garland, coming off a 35-point effort, should also continue to see an uptick in scoring opportunities if Mitchell can't get back on the floor, even more so since the Hornets are one of the worst defensive clubs in the National Basketball Association.

Dec 22

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