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69-22|L10: 5-5
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Hornets
19-63|L10: 1-9
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CLE • Small Forward • #12
12 months ago
No surprise here as Hunter was initially listed as probable with an illness. The 27-year-old small forward missed Tuesday’s game against the Nets, but he’ll be available for the Cavaliers Friday. Hunter will come off the bench as usual, but could see extra minutes with Donovan Mitchell (groin) out.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
12 months ago
Jerome will be back after getting a rest night against Brooklyn. He’ll occupy his typical bench role, which will take away minutes from Sam Merrill and Craig Porter Jr. after they took on larger roles on Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #12
12 months ago
Hunter missed Tuesday’s game against Brooklyn, but he is expected to be back in his usual role against Memphis. With Donovan Mitchell (groin) sidelined, there is certainly a chance that Hunter starts. However, even if he doesn’t, he will see a bump in minutes. His return will also take away minutes from Dean Wade and Sam Merrill.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
12 months ago
Due to Cleveland’s 8.5 game lead over Boston in the standings, there is no reason for them to force Mitchell to play through any injury. He’ll continue to heal up, and he could return to play against the Magic on Sunday. Isaac Okoro will likely continue to start in his place.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 year ago
Playing against the team that drafted him, Allen absolutely dominated down low. This was his third 20-point double-double of 2025, with two of those coming during Cleveland’s last five games. Allen did a lot of his scoring at the free throw line as he shot a season-high 11 times from the charity stripe. He won’t always be be part of Cleveland’s offense like he was in this game, but he saw extra opportunities with Donovan Mitchell (groin) sidelined. They have two more games this week, with a trip to Memphis on Friday up next.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 1 year ago
Mobley didn’t supply his typical dose of defensive production, but he was still productive in Tuesday’s win. He combined with Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen to scored 74 of Cleveland’s 109 points with Donovan Mitchell (groin) sidelined for this game. The assists were a nice boost, and this was his second game with at least six assists in a game since the All-Star break. Mobley has had a spectacular defensive season which has him in consideration for league’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Expect him to get back to providing more defensive stats over their final two games of the week.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 year ago
With Donovan Mitchell (groin) sidelined, Garland stepped up to carry the offense for Cleveland. He did a lot of his work late in this game to help them complete the comeback. Garland scored 18 points in the fourth quarter, which was as many as the Nets scored as a team in the final frame. Cleveland outscored them 31-18 in the fourth to give them their 15th-straight victory. Mitchell will likely see more scheduled rest nights as the season winds down, which will be more opportunities for Garland to shine. However, Garland may see rest nights as well.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
about 1 year ago
Okoro will make a return to the starting lineup with both Donovan Mitchell (groin) and De’Andre Hunter (illness) sidelined. Okoro started twice in February, but wasn’t productive in either stint. He’ll provide defense on the perimeter, but that hasn’t translated to fantasy production throughout his career.
Source: Serena Winters
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 year ago
Both players were initially listed as questionable and have now been ruled out. Though the injuries may be legitimate, playing against Brooklyn is likely a factor in this decision, since Cleveland should be able to extend their winning streak regardless. Isaac Okoro will start in place of Mitchell, while Sam Merrill should see a boost in minutes.
Source: Serena Winters
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic played 10 minutes on Monday, and with Mark Williams healthy, he won’t see a significant boost in minutes if he plays. If he is sidelined, Moussa Diabate would likely take on the extra minutes at the backup center spot behind Williams.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
Jerome has been rolling as a sparkplug off of Cleveland’s bench, and he’ll get the night off against Brooklyn. In his place, Sam Merrill and Craig Porter Jr. could see increased run.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 year ago
Cleveland isn’t playing a back-to-back set, so the latest injuries to Mitchell and Hunter suggest that they may be game-time decisions against Brooklyn. Mitchell’s absence would free up additional playing time for Sam Merrill and Max Strus, while Isaac Okoro could absorb some of Hunter’s vacated minutes if he is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
After sitting out the second leg of Charlotte’s back-to-back on Saturday, Ball returned to the lineup against Miami. He fouled out of his last two appearances and had at least four fouls in five straight games, but that wasn’t an issue on Monday. What was an issue was his poor shooting, though that isn’t a new thing for him either. He was extra bad in that regard in this game, but he has shot worse than 40 percent from the floor in seven straight games. He’ll look to get back on track in Atlanta on Wednesday.
CHA • Center • #5
about 1 year ago
After missing Charlotte’s last two games, Williams was back in the starting unit against Miami. He got right back to work and was able to contribute value across the board to help the Hornets win consecutive games for the first time since January. Though availability continues to be an issue for him, Williams has been a fantasy stud when on the floor this season. Of course, a trade being rescinded because of your health is a red flag for dynasty managers.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
Bridges has been on quite the tear over Charlotte’s last five games. He has scored at least 25 points in four of their last five, with a 23-point night mixed in. He has scored at least 35 in three of those, with a career-high 46 point night in there as well. During that stretch, he has averaged 33 points, 8.6 rebounds, four assists, one block and 3.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor and 92.5 percent from the free throw line. This was the first of a four-game week, with all of their games on the road. Bridges will look to keep it going in Atlanta on Wednesday.
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic is available after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Nets. However, with Mark Williams also available, the veteran center’s fantasy value will be limited. Moussa Diabate may also take a hit to his playing time with the Hornets back to full strength in the paint.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 year ago
Mitchell shot 1-of-7 from beyond the arc, hence the poor field-goal percentage in Sunday’s victory. He’s only making 43.6 percent of his attempts from the field since the All-Star break, which has been a factor in Mitchell’s decreased fantasy value. He has only been a ninth-round player in eight-cat formats since the break, but there should not be too much concern among fantasy managers. The more significant issue, at least in the short term, is Cleveland only playing three games during Week 19.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 1 year ago
Mobley’s three steals are the most he’s had in a game since February 21, when he hit that number in the Cavaliers’ blowout of the Knicks. Since the All-Star break, the 7-footer has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. The only negative for fantasy managers is the schedule, as Cleveland only plays three games during Week 19. That won’t hurt Mobley too much, but given his productivity, it would be better to have him available for four games.
CLE • Small Forward • #1
about 1 year ago
All five Cavaliers starters scored in double figures Sunday night, with Strus leading the way. The 17 points are the most he’s scored in a game since February 25, and the Cavaliers wing is averaging 2.5 three-pointers since the All-Star break. However, Strus hasn’t provided much value in the other fantasy-relevant categories most nights, with Sunday’s nine-rebound effort being an exception. He’s only worth a look in deep leagues where there’s a need for three-pointers.
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic has a sore neck and did not play against the Nets on Saturday. With Mark Williams also out, Moussa Diabate started and played 37 minutes. Williams and Diabate are available for Monday’s game, so there may not be much urgency to clear Nurkic.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Center • #5
about 1 year ago
Williams and Ball are off the injury report after sitting out Saturday’s win over the Nets. Their returns mean Damion Baugh and Moussa Diabate will head to the bench. Baugh and Diabate should remain in the rotation, but their fantasy ceilings are limited when used in a reserve role.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
Bridges was the team’s leading scorer once again, but this was a true team effort as Charlotte finished the game on 12-0 run to steal a win. Bridges is the last starter standing in Charlotte’s war of attrition, and he’ll continue to see heavy minutes and usage until the Hornets decide it’s time to take the tanking to another level. Until that happens, fantasy managers should count on huge numbers.
CHA • Center • #14
about 1 year ago
Diabate finished just one board shy of his career high as he logged his sixth double-double of the 2024-25 campaign. He’s been a worthwhile streaming option when inserted into the starting lineup, and he’ll get that opportunity when Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic are out.
CHA • G • #18
about 1 year ago
Charlotte will shuffle its starting lineup yet again, with Baugh drawing his first career start and Diabate filling in at center while Mark Williams and Jusuf Nurkic are sidelined. Miles Bridges is the only remaining player in this rotation who opened the season as a starter, so expect him to see monster usage. Bridges scored a career-high 46 points in Friday’s loss to Cleveland.
Source: https://x.com/hornets/status/1898501483852685332
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic came down hard and awkwardly on his neck after finishing a dunk in Friday’s loss to Cleveland. The injury appeared serious on replay, but fortunately, Nurkic’s injury is described simply as soreness. With he and Mark Williams sidelined, expect Moussa Diabate to see big minutes.
Source: https://x.com/hornets/status/1898494001046577632
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball was underwhelming against the Cavaliers his last time out and Mark Williams didn’t play at all. The Hornets are being cautious with both of their young pieces, so it appears like Moussa Diabate and a backup guard could get spot starts against the Nets.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball was underwhelming against the Cavaliers his last time out and Mark Williams didn’t play at all. The Hornets are being cautious with both of their young pieces, so it appears like Moussa Diabate and a backup guard could get spot starts against the Nets.
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic is rostered in most leagues so he doesn’t count as a streamer, but the 30-year-old center did an admirable job filling in for Mark Williams against the Cavaliers on Friday. Despite a difficult matchup against Jarrett Allen, Nurkic was able to record a double-double. He played 28 minutes against Cleveland and showed once again he’s fantasy-viable when given adequate playing time.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
The Hornets had the Cavaliers on the ropes in this one as they led by nine points with under six minutes to play. Bridges was a huge part of that effort as he dropped a career-high 46 points. Cleveland showed they were the better team as they closed the game with 23-13 run, but that doesn’t matter for Bridges’ fantasy managers. The 26-year-old small forward has been a top-20 fantasy value since the All-Star break and the good times continued Friday with a career game.
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 year ago
Allen’s double-double was his third in his last four games. The 26-year-old center was an absolute monster on the defensive end with five steals and a block against the Hornets Friday. Allen has made 15 consecutive free throws over his last five games, which only adds to his fantasy value. He’s provided sixth-round fantasy value on the season.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 1 year ago
Mobley sat out Tuesday’s game against the Bulls for rest reasons, but has come back and posted a double-double in both games since. The 23-year-old center continues to have a breakout season that includes 29 double-doubles now. Mobley has been a fourth-round value in eight-category leagues since the All-Star break. Cleveland might look to give him some more nights off in the future as the Cavaliers prepare for a playoff run.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 year ago
Mitchell missed all six of his 3-point attempts Friday, which was the first time he hadn’t made a 3-pointer in a game since February 16. The 28-year-old shooting guard instead continued to draw fouls and made 12-of-18 free throws. Mitchell has now attempted at least 11 free throws in four of his last six games. He’s scored at least 24 points in four straight games and seven of his last eight games. Fantasy managers will have to worry about potential rest days for Mitchell down the stretch given the Cavaliers’ huge lead for the No. 1 seed.
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Green is back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Timberwolves, with his return pushing Nick Smith Jr. to the bench. The other change is Nurkic, who will fill the void left by Mark Williams. Nurkic is already rostered in most standard leagues, while Green hasn’t done enough to merit being rostered in most leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Despite a lingering back issue, Nurkic is healthy enough to play in Friday’s game. With Mark Williams out, more minutes will be available to Nurkic, but Moussa Diabate should play plenty.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Initially probable for Friday’s game, Ball and Green are officially available. They’ll take their usual places in the Hornets’ starting lineup, so fantasy managers must ensure that Ball is in their lineups before lock time. Green remains a player who does not need to be rostered in most leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 year ago
No surprise here as Smith Jr. was initially listed as probable with a right quad contusion. The 20-year-old shooting guard played 37 minutes against the Timberwolves Wednesday and could see a similar workload here.
CHA • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 year ago
Smith Jr. is dealing with a quad contusion in his right leg, but it isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. He played 37 minutes against Minnesota on Wednesday and contributed 11 points, four rebounds, three assists and three three-pointers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 year ago
Green missed Wednesday’s game, which allowed DaQuan Jeffries to move into the starting lineup. Jeffries will likely return to the bench with Green expected back after he contributed just six points, two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Center • #11
about 1 year ago
Nurkic is still dealing with a back issue, but it isn’t expected to keep him out of the lineup. Mark Williams has been ruled out against Cleveland, and even if Nurkic doesn’t move into the starting lineup, he should see a boost in minutes after logging just 12 minutes on Wednesday.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball is dealing with an illness, but he is expected to be available to play against Cleveland. He is coming off of a 28/10/6 line with four three-pointers against Minnesota and should be in for another productive, though perhaps inefficient, night.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Center • #5
about 1 year ago
Williams will sit out due to left foot injury management, which is just a fancy way to say that he won’t play the first leg of a back-to-back set. The Hornets play again Saturday when they host the Nets, and Williams should be expected to play in that one.
Source: Hornets PR on Twitter
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 1 year ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Bulls, Mobley recorded his 28th double-double of the season on Wednesday. By comparison, he had 22 in the entire 2023-24 campaign. Since the All-Star break, the Cavaliers forward has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. Mobley’s return pushed De’Andre Hunter to the bench, but that didn’t prevent him from delivering value. Hunter played 23 minutes, finishing with 16 points, five rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 year ago
Wednesday night, Garland hit double digits in assists for the sixth time this season and first since February 2. However, the issue for him has been his shooting, especially since the All-Star break. Garland is shooting 34 percent from the field, 14 points below his mark for the season (48.1). While his season-long fantasy value remains strong, managers need Garland to turn the shooting around heading into the playoff weeks.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 year ago
Wednesday’s victory made the Cavaliers the first team to clinch a playoff spot, and Mitchell led the way. He’s scored 25 points or more in three straight and six of his last seven games, providing fifth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. While that doesn’t align with Mitchell’s season-long fantasy value, his availability will be the more significant concern for fantasy managers. Cleveland holds a sizable lead on Boston for the best record in the East, which could result in a few more rest days for Mitchell before the end of the regular season.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
Bridges had made multiple 3-pointers in three straight games and eight of his last nine games entering play Wednesday. The 26-year-old small forward struggled against the Timberwolves as he went 1-of-8 from behind the 3-point line. Bridges had a fine game otherwise as he was still able to drop 23 points, pull down nine rebounds and dish out five assists. He’s provided top-20 value since the All-Star break, though fantasy managers have to hope he’s not shutdown come the fantasy playoffs.
CHA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 1 year ago
Bridges had made multiple three-pointers in three straight games and eight of his last nine games entering play Wednesday. The 26-year-old small forward struggled against the Timberwolves as he went 1-of-8 from behind the three-point line. Bridges had a fine game otherwise as he was still able to drop 23 points, pull down nine rebounds and dish out five assists. He’s provided top-20 value since the All-Star break, though fantasy managers have to hope he’s not shutdown come the fantasy playoffs.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball was hardly efficient with 28 points on 28 shots against the Timberwolves. Still, the 23-year-old point guard was just four assists shy of a double-double. Ball was the Hornets only chance of staying in the game as he was -1 in 36 minutes in the 15-point loss to Minnesota. He turned the ball over six times for the third straight game as Ball’s value continues to be significantly higher in eight-category leagues.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 year ago
Ball was hardly efficient with 28 points on 28 shots against the Timberwolves. Still, the 23-year-old point guard was just four assists shy of a double-double. Ball was the Hornets only chance of staying in the game as he was -1 in 36 minutes in the 15-point loss to Minnesota. He turned the ball over six times for the third straight game as Ball’s value continues to be significantly higher in eight-category leagues.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 1 year ago
After sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Bulls for rest reasons, Mobley is back in the Cavaliers’ lineup. His return means De’Andre Hunter heads to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a slight hit. He should still be rostered in some 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Guard-Forward • #3
about 1 year ago
The Hornets are without Josh Green for Wednesday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Jeffries has been tasked to fill the void, and he’s the player most likely to begin the game defending Anthony Edwards. Due to the spot start, Jeffries is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 year ago
Garland struggled from inside the arc on Tuesday, making two of his 11 attempts. He was far more accurate from deep, shooting 5-of-11 from three. Overall, shooting has been an issue for Garland since the break. Ranked just outside the top 150 in nine-cat formats, he’s made 32.9 percent of his attempts from the field. Fantasy managers need Garland to turn things around with the playoffs either underway or on the horizon in most leagues.
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 year ago
With sidekick Evan Mobley (rest) getting the night off, Allen produced a masterclass in the Windy City. The 17 rebounds were three shy of his season-high, and this was the Cavaliers center’s third game with at least 20 points and 15 rebounds. With Cleveland hosting Miami on Wednesday, it’s possible that Allen and Mobley will switch roles, with the former getting a night off. If so, Jarrett would still have two more opportunities to play during Week 18.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 year ago
Mitchell returned to the Cavaliers’ lineup after getting Sunday afternoon off and made good use of the foul line in Chicago. The six-time All-Star attempted a season-high 14 free throws, which helped compensate for a 1-of-7 night from three. While Mitchell has only been a sixth-round player since the All-Star break, the only concern for fantasy managers is Cleveland’s lead atop the East. At this rate, the stars may get additional rest time as the team prepares for the postseason.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 year ago
Mitchell returns after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers for rest reasons. However, Hunter will remain in the starting lineup, as Evan Mobley is getting the night off. Since joining the Cavaliers via trade, Hunter has provided solid value and is worth streaming in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 1 year ago
Mobley hasn’t missed a game since January 24, but he’ll sit out the first leg of Cleveland’s Tuesday-Wednesday back-to-back set. In his absence, Dean Wade and De’Andre Hunter should see more run.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 year ago
Mitchell is not on the injury report after sitting out Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers for rest reasons. His return means De’Andre Hunter will head to the bench, where his fantasy value takes a hit. That said, Hunter should still be rostered in some 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 year ago
Allen provided a modest point total on Sunday, but the Cavaliers center finished with his 33rd double-double. Allen’s fantasy value has taken a hit since the All-Star break, as he has only been an 11th-round player in eight-cat formats. However, while Evan Mobley continues to emerge as an elite option on both ends of the floor, Allen’s fantasy value has not fallen off a cliff. A sixth-round player for the season, he can crack the top-50 before the season concludes.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 year ago
Starting in place of Donovan Mitchell (rest), Hunter did not provide much value during the first half of Sunday’s game, going scoreless with one shot attempt. That changed after the halftime break, as Hunter ripped off 28 points in the second half and overtime to help Cleveland extend its win streak to 10 games. Rostered in 39 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Hunter provides late-round value in 12-team formats, but that’s his ceiling due to the limited production outside of points, rebounds and three-pointers. And with Mitchell likely back for Tuesday’s game in Chicago, Hunter should be headed back to the bench.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #2
about 1 year ago
With Donovan Mitchell (rest) out, Jerome stepped up for the Cavaliers despite coming off the bench. He’s scored 19 points or more in three of his last four outings and is ranked just outside the top 50 in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. Rostered in 21 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Jerome hasn’t reached Payton Pritchard territory regarding fantasy value. However, he’s headed in the right direction.