131-124
FINALCleveland
Cavaliers
15-14|L10: 5-5
Brooklyn
Nets
7-20|L10: 4-6
-
//
Sports
- All Players
- Seasons
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
More
Sign in
Sign in and connect Sleeper to unlock personalized fantasy insights.
CLE • Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Already without Darius Garland (toe), the Cavaliers will not have Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) or Jarrett Allen (finger) for Friday’s game. They’ll be replaced in the lineup by Ball, who’s already rostered in 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and Wade. Both players are worth considering in deep leagues, with Ball being the priority addition. Also worth a look is Craig Porter Jr., as Ball won’t be asked to take on a starter’s workload.
Source: Serena Winters
CLE • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland, who underwent toe surgery in the offseason, has yet to appear in a game this season. However, he did recently scrimmage with the Cavaliers’ G League affiliate and is “close” to a return. That’s great news for Cleveland, as Donovan Mitchell is dealing with a hamstring injury and will not play in Friday’s game against the Raptors. Garland still does not have an exact return date, but it’s on the horizon based on Atkinson’s pregame comments.
Source: Jackson Flickinger
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen, who suffered a non-displaced fracture of his left ring finger during Wednesday’s loss to the Celtics, will miss at least one game. Dean Wade and Larry Nance Jr. are potential replacements in the starting lineup, with Kenny Atkinson’s choice being worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues. Also, only having one big on the floor to start may raise Evan Mobley’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: Spencer Davies
CLE • Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell underwent treatment on Friday but did not participate in pregame shootaround, and he has now been ruled out. Craig Porter Jr. and Lonzo Ball are available and can assume the primary playmaker responsibilities in Mitchell’s absence. Porter may be the starter due to the Cavaliers still limiting Ball’s workload, but both will be worth streaming consideration.
Source: Spencer Davies
CLE • Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Livingston, the 58th overall pick in the 2023 draft, spent two seasons with the Bucks before being waived late in the preseason. While there’s the potential for him to earn a few minutes if Jarrett Allen (finger) misses time, Livingston is unlikely to be in the rotation. There’s no need to consider adding him in any fantasy league.
Source: Shams Charania
CLE • Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell was cleared to play in Wednesday’s loss to the Celtics shortly before tipoff and went on to play 32 minutes. He may once again be a game-time decision on Friday, and the Cavaliers will already be without Darius Garland and Sam Merrill. If Mitchell sits, Lonzo Ball and Craig Porter Jr. will have added importance within the Cavs’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill will miss a second straight game with a right hip contusion. Jaylon Tyson started Wednesday’s loss to the Celtics and had his best game of the season, scoring 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting. Look for Tyson to remain in that role, and he’s worth a look in deep leagues where fantasy managers may lack streaming options.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen was limited to 25 minutes on Wednesday, and the finger injury was a factor. X-rays of the finger on Thursday revealed a non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx, and Allen is considered questionable for Friday’s game against the Raptors. If he’s unable to play, Dean Wade and Larry Nance are candidates to move into the starting lineup.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
BKN • G-F • #14
about 2 months ago
There will be growing pains with the Nets using three of their five first-round picks in June’s draft on lead guards (Ben Saraf, Egor Dëmin and Nolan Traoré). However, that also means some of the team’s more experienced players may have opportunities to make plays for others. Mann fits the mold, and his six assists on Wednesday were the second-most a Nets player has recorded in a game this season (Cam Thomas had nine against Cleveland on October 24). Mann isn’t at the point where he’s a must-add player, but he’s worth watching due to the Nets’ young roster.
BKN • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
Claxton recorded his first double-double of the season on Wednesday, and rebounding has been a struggle for the 6-foot-11 center. He’s averaging 6.6 boards per game through five appearances, but that number is boosted by Wednesday’s effort and a nine-rebound performance against the Cavaliers on October 24. In his other three games, Claxton grabbed five rebounds or fewer. Claxton is a player that fantasy managers draft with the expectation that they’ll have to punt free-throw percentage, not rebounds.
BKN • Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
While Thomas is averaging 23.3 points per game this season, his field-goal percentage has significantly damaged his fantasy value. He’s shooting 39.5 percent from the field, which would be the lowest of his five-year career. Thomas is going to get his numbers, and the fantasy value should improve over the course of the season. However, inefficiency was a concern, especially on a team that’s limited regarding playmakers who can set up their teammates. Thomas will look to clean some things up when Brooklyn hosts the 76ers on Sunday.
BKN • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Porter notched his second 30-point game of the season on Wednesday, one shy of his tally for the 2024-25 campaign. While he’s no longer in a situation where contending for a title is the expectation, moving from Denver to Brooklyn has raised Porter’s offensive ceiling. Porter has been close to a top-50 fantasy player thus far, with limited defensive production and a 70 percent mark at the foul line weighing down his value.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Tyson entered Wednesday averaging 5.3 points per game, scoring no more than nine points in his previous four appearances. However, with Sam Merrill (hip) unavailable, the second-year wing had his best night of the season. Tyson was efficient offensively and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. One game does not make Tyson a player to grab off the waiver wire, but that could change if Merrill misses more time.
CLE • Center • #4
about 2 months ago
Mobley finished Wednesday’s loss with a complete stat line, but he and sidekick Jarrett Allen (16/6/1/1/1) were outplayed by the Celtics’ tandem of Neemias Queta and Josh Minott. However, while that was disappointing, it doesn’t matter much to fantasy managers. Through five games, Mobley has provided third-round value in nine-cat formats, not too far from his Yahoo! ADP of 19.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
While Hunter finished with a solid point total, the field goal percentage was lacking due to a 3-of-12 night from beyond the arc. He and many other Cavaliers may have been too willing to settle for triples, as they shot 17-of-52 on the night. Boston is also a high-volume three-point shooting team, but they made 21 three-pointers and outscored Cleveland at the foul line (20-18). Hunter has ample opportunities to produce since he’s in the starting lineup, and that’s unlikely to change until Max Strus (ankle) returns to action.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
The Cavaliers are down another starter, as Sam Merrill (hip) will not play. Tyson, who started the first two games for the then-injured Hunter, will replace him in the lineup. Tyson hasn’t done enough to merit being streamed, but he’ll have opportunities to change that on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell will play in Wednesday’s game after being a late addition to the Cavaliers’ injury report. However, head coach Kenny Atkinson said during his pregame availability that he plans to go deep into his bench, potentially a sign that Mitchell won’t take on his usual workload. He should still be inserted into lineups, but he isn’t guaranteed to reach his average of 33 minutes per game.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell is a late addition to the injury report for Wednesday’s game, which generally does not bode well for a player’s availability. With Sam Merrill (hip) already out, the Cavaliers could start a backcourt of Craig Porter Jr. and Jaylon Tyson. Given Cleveland’s lack of options in this scenario, both would be worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
With Williams sidelined for a second straight game, Jalen Wilson will continue to play added minutes off the bench. He logged 23 minutes on Monday and should see a large opportunity once again, but he isn’t worth streaming in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Ball is available after sitting out Monday’s win over the Pistons, Cleveland’s second game in as many days. While he’ll come off the bench, Lonzo should help the Cavaliers account for Sam Merrill’s (hip) absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill, who’s been on a heater to begin the season, exited Monday’s blowout win over the Pistons with a right hip contusion. The injury will also keep him out of Wednesday’s game against the Celtics, likely meaning Jaylon Tyson will move into the starting lineup. He and Craig Porter Jr. should take on larger roles, especially with the Cavaliers still without Darius Garland and Max Strus.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
Dëmin missed the preseason due to a plantar fascia injury, and Monday’s loss to the Rockets was the Nets’ second game in as many days. Sitting out one half of back-to-backs may be in the cards for the rookie for the foreseeable future, which limits his fantasy upside. Nolan Traoré, who logged 21 minutes against Houston, will likely see his playing time decrease with Dëmin available.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Injured during the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Spurs, Williams did not play in Monday’s loss to the Rockets. Fellow reserve Jalen Wilson played 23 minutes in Williams’ absence but provided limited streaming value. Neither player is a must-roster option in fantasy leagues, regardless of format.
Source: Meghan Triplett
BKN • Center • #20
about 2 months ago
There weren’t many bright spots in this game for Brooklyn, but Sharpe was able to record his first double-double of the season off the bench. He played 22 minutes to Noah Clowney’s 16 and was significantly more productive. Though Nic Claxton will continue to be the team’s starting center, Sharpe has been able to showcase his upside early on this year. He’s worth stashing in dynasty leagues and could be really productive in March and April.
BKN • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Unsurprisingly, Porter has been featured heavily on offense to start the season. However, that has only led to one big scoring night, and it wasn’t on Monday. This was an efficient night for MPJ, but he set a season-low for shot attempts. MPJ was drafted in the sixth round of Yahoo! leagues with the idea that he would be a high-volume scorer for the Nets to start the year. He’ll need to shoot more against the Hawks on Wednesday to bounce back.
BKN • G-F • #14
about 2 months ago
Mann has been starting for the Nets, but he hadn’t been contributing much on the offensive end. However, he popped out of nowhere to lead them in scoring in this one. Mann has never finished inside the top-150 in nine-category leagues, and that’s unlikely to change this season, even though he’s starting. He can confidently be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues, even if this was a strong performance.
CLE • Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell has gotten off to a scorching hot start to the year, having now scored at least 30 points in three of Cleveland’s four games. He didn’t contribute much value in other categories in this game, which was disappointing, but he didn’t need to. The Cavs were in full control for most of this game. Mitchell will look to stay hot against Boston on Wednesday to try and help Cleveland start the year 4-1.
CLE • Center • #4
about 2 months ago
Mobley has been filling up the stat sheet this season. He hasn’t been able to shoot the ball efficiently, but he made at least 50 percent of his shot attempts for the first time this season in Monday’s win. He was also able to record his first double-double of the season, and he has hit at least one triple in every game this year. Mobley has taken major strides to start this year, and when his shot starts falling again, he’ll be able to push for first-round production.
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
Allen’s usage has flip-flopped each game this year; every other game, he has scored at least 20 points. However, the big man still has yet to record a double-double this season, though if this game was closer, he may have played long enough to reach that mark. Allen will continue to be one of the more reliable players in fantasy basketball throughout the year. Next up is a trip to Boston, where a matchup against Neemias Queta should provide Allen an opportunity to get a double-double.
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill won’t be available to close out this game, but with the Cavaliers up 30, he likely would’ve been sitting anyway. If he remains out against the Celtics on Wednesday, Craig Porter Jr. or Jaylon Tyson would likely replace him in the starting unit.
Source: Evan Dammarell
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
While Dëmin is sitting for injury management reasons, Williams fell hard during Sunday’s loss to the Spurs. Both absences will impact the Nets’ rotation, with Jalen Wilson likely being the biggest beneficiary. However, he would not be worth streaming in most leagues, as the starters are available. Rookie Nolan Traoré may pick up a few minutes due to Dëmin’s absence, but fellow first-round pick Ben Saraf remains the starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Unsurprisingly, Ball will not play in Monday’s game after logging 23 minutes off the bench in Sunday’s win over the Bucks. Craig Porter Jr. should assume the backup point guard responsibilities, boosting his playing time. Also, rookie Tyrese Proctor could re-enter the rotation after picking up a DNP-CD on Sunday. Neither player qualifies as a must-stream option, especially on an 11-game night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
After missing the first two games due to a knee injury suffered during the preseason, Hunter made his season debut against the Bucks as part of the starting lineup. He did not provide any defensive stats, and the assists were limited, which is why Hunter is not a popular option for fantasy managers despite being a starter. Rostered in 20 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he should remain in that role until Max Strus returns from offseason foot surgery. Hunter is only worth a look in deep leagues, so that rostered percentage should not change much following Sunday’s performance.
CLE • Center • #4
about 2 months ago
Mobley has been consistent on the glass thus far, grabbing eight rebounds in his first three games. However, the scoring output has fluctuated, with the Cavaliers’ center/forward’s 13-point effort against the Nets sandwiched between solid performances against the Knicks and Bucks. On Sunday, Mobley earned 12 free throws, which boosted the final point tally, as part of a complete stat line. He’ll look to do more of the same when Cleveland begins a four-game Week 2 in Detroit on Monday.
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
Allen has gotten off to a slow start offensively, at least against the teams with postseason ambitions. While he did score 22 points in Friday’s win over the Nets, the Cavaliers’ starting center totaled 12 in games against the Knicks and Bucks. However, Allen’s 11 boards on Sunday matched his total from the first two games. While his ceiling makes Allen a middle-round player in standard leagues, especially with Cleveland continuing to emphasize Evan Mobley, he still offers a safe floor.
CLE • Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
After scoring 31 and 35 points in his first two games of the season, Mitchell cooled down in Sunday’s home opener. However, while the percentages weren’t the best, he still finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. With Darius Garland (toe) still out, the Cavaliers have asked Mitchell to initiate even more offense, slightly raising his fantasy ceiling. Cleveland plays four games during Week 2, starting with the Pistons on Monday.
BKN • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
Claxton shot the ball well on Sunday, but he had to deal with foul trouble. Taking on San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama is never easy, but the good news for Claxton is that he’ll only see the phenom once more this season. After a disappointing 2024-25 season, the Nets center is ranked just outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats through three games. The biggest surprise is that Claxton has yet to block a shot after averaging at least one per game in his previous five seasons.
BKN • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Having shot nearly 49 percent from the field in his first two games as a Net, Porter cooled down on Sunday. However, he provided solid value in rebounds, assists and steals, playing 37 minutes. While the move east means Porter won’t be on a team considered a title contender, it raised his fantasy ceiling. MPJ isn’t a “sell high” player after three games, but that’s something for fantasy managers to track, especially if they’re concerned that the Nets could look to prioritize their rookies even more later this season.
BKN • Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
One game removed from fracturing his nose after landing face-first during a loss to the Cavaliers, Thomas suffered another facial injury on Sunday. He suffered a cut over his left eye late in the second quarter. However, while Thomas was not on the court to begin the second half, he returned to continue his offensive assault. The Nets guard finished with his first 40-point game since November 15, 2024, shooting 44 percent from the field and 100 percent from the foul line. Unfortunately, Thomas did not provide any assists or defensive status, but experienced fantasy managers know not to expect consistent value from him in those categories.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Hunter is available after missing the first two games of the season. However, it’s unclear how much he’ll play, so fantasy managers should expect a minutes restriction. Jaylon Tyson filled the void left by Hunter, but he was not productive enough to merit being rostered in most redraft leagues. Joining Hunter in the starting lineup are Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
Source: Spencer Davies
BKN • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Williams injured his back early in the third quarter, and after a trip to the locker room, he was ruled out for the rest of the day. He played 13 minutes, finishing with five points, one rebound, one steal, and one three-pointer. If Williams misses additional time, Jalen Wilson will have more minutes available, but he is not worth streaming anywhere.
Source: Brooklyn Nets
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
Powell played in the season opener, but Wolf has yet to make his regular season debut, and neither played on Friday. Both will be sidelined once again, which means Noah Clowney and Day’Ron Sharpe will continue to split the backup center minutes and Ziaire Williams will fill most of the reserve wing minutes.
Source: Sharif Keaton
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Hunter, who suffered a right knee contusion during the preseason, was also considered questionable ahead of the first two regular-season games before being ruled out. While Jaylon Tyson has filled the resulting void in the starting lineup, reserve Dean Wade has played more minutes. If deep-league managers seek a streamer in case Hunter missed a third straight game, Wade should be the priority add instead of Tyson.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Thomas wasn’t much of a factor in the Nets’ loss to the Hornets on Wednesday with 15 points on 2-of-9 shooting in 24 minutes. It was a different story for Thomas on Friday against the Cavaliers as he dropped 33 points and had nine assists with just three turnovers. The Nets still lost, but only by seven points. Thomas’ role could become tenuous on a rebuilding team later in the season, but for now he’s certainly a priority for their offense.
BKN • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Porter Jr. bounced back from a 12-point debut with the Nets to have 31 points agains the Cavaliers on Tuesday. The 27-year-old power forward’s playmaking from the first game where he had five assists in 25 minutes didn’t carry over to game two. Still, Porter Jr. played 36 minutes and took 22 shots in a relatively close game, evidence of the significant role he has in the Nets’ offense this year.
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill is rostered in just five percent of Yahoo! leagues, but his current role might make him worth scooping up. With Darius Garland (toe) out, Merrill is seeing 27 minutes per game this year. He’s posted 19 and 22 points and has 11 threes after two games. Merrill’s a points and threes specialist, but he’s perfect if you’re looking for that role.
CLE • Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell has had back-to-back games with at least 30 points to begin the season. The 29-year-old point guard is seeing an uptick in usage while Darius Garland (toe) is out. Mitchell carried the Cavaliers to victory with 35 points on 15 shots including six three-pointers. He’s off to an excellent start this year.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Hunter will miss a second straight game, which likely means another start for Jaylon Tyson. However, Tyson only played 20 minutes as a starter, while Dean Wade logged 28 minutes off the bench and was more productive in the box score. The pair should split the minutes on the wing once again.
Source: Chris Fedor
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
The rookie’s debut will have to wait at least one more game. Noah Clowney and Day’Ron Sharpe will fill out the backup center minutes behind Nic Claxton once again.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Porter Jr. struggled in his regular season debut with his new team after an offseason trade from the Nuggets. The 27-year-old power forward is still trending up as a fantasy asset, though. Porter Jr. led the Nets in shot attempts with 15 in just 25 minutes of play. He also had five assists. So while Porter Jr. didn’t shoot the ball well, he still took the most shots on the team and wasn’t hogging the ball with five assists in 25 minutes. There will be better nights in the future for Porter Jr.
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
The Nets used all five of their first-round picks in June’s draft, but Saraf is the only rookie to have cracked the starting five for opening night. He outplayed Nolan Traoré during the preseason and Egor Dëmin was out due to injury, so Wednesday’s lineup is unsurprising. Dëmin will be on a minutes restriction, but he will play. The other four starters were expected, with Mann and Porter making their official Nets debuts.
Source: Erik Slater
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
Added to the injury report Wednesday afternoon, Wolf has been downgraded from questionable to out. With Noah Clowney and Day’Ron Sharpe available off the bench, Wolf’s opportunities would have been limited if he were healthy enough to play. He isn’t worth rostering in redraft leagues right now, but there may come a point later in the season when Wolf offers tangible fantasy value.
Source: Ian Begley
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
Absent from the initial injury report, Wolf is now questionable with a sprained left ankle. With the Nets embarking on a rebuild, there will be opportunities for the first-round pick out of Michigan to contribute, but that may not happen in the season opener. Wolf isn’t a must-roster player in fantasy leagues, but he’s worth tracking for “silly season” purposes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Williams continues to come off the bench exclusively after mostly starting for the Nets last season. The 24-year-old forward played more minutes than starter Terance Mann 28-to-23 on Friday, though. Williams continues to show improved shooting this preseason with another four three-pointers against the Raptors. If Williams has a path to fantasy value this year, it might be as a sharpshooting bench player for teams that only need scoring and threes.
BKN • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Porter Jr. had scored 13, 13 and 15 points in the other three Nets preseason games, but was clearly a primary weapon in Brooklyn’s offense. The 27-year-old power forward had his shot working on Friday and dropped 34 points on the Raptors. Porter Jr.'s fantasy value appears to be benefiting from the offseason trade from the Nuggets. He’s certainly going to have some games like this during the regular season.