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CHA • Guard • #23
17 minutes ago
Mann is a late addition to the injury report, but the probable tag suggests that he’ll be available for Wednesday’s game. His status does not affect fantasy basketball, especially with LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton being available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
1 day ago
Merrill is set to miss his third game in a row after injuring his right hand last week against the 76ers. De’Andre Hunter will figure more prominently with the Cavaliers’ second unit while Merrill remains out, though he’s not nearly as enticing a fantasy option as he was last season.
CHA • Forward • #31
1 day ago
Salaün is on track to be available for Wednesday’s game, but he has not been productive enough to have an impact on fantasy basketball. And with Grant Williams (knee) available, Salaün could potentially be out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #25
1 day ago
Simpson’s absence due to a strained right hip flexor does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is not in the Hornets’ rotation on most nights.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
2 days ago
Tyson wasn’t able to stay as hot as he was on Friday, when he scored a career-high 39 points. However, he was able to remain a productive option for fantasy managers. With Darius Garland set to miss at least a few more games with a toe sprain, Tyson’s spot in the starting unit feels safe. He has been a reliable producer for most of the season, and that should continue moving forward, with a trip to Charlotte on Wednesday up next on the schedule.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
2 days ago
Hunter followed up a poor two-game stretch with two solid performances in consecutive games against the 76ers. While he was able to score in double figures once again, it came inefficiently. Both the poor shooting and turnovers limited the impact that his rebounds and free throws would have made. Hunter has never been a great option in category leagues, and now that he is coming off the bench, his upside is limited. Still, he is better than what he put together in this game and should respond against the Hornets on Wednesday.
CLE • Guard • #45
2 days ago
Mitchell was the leading scorer for Cleveland and was one of five Cavs to score in double figures. However, it wasn’t an efficient shooting night, and steals aside, he didn’t contribute much value for fantasy managers. It was a tough matchup, but he also struggled against the 76ers on Friday, where he was held to 13 points on 4-of-13 shooting. After a rough stretch, he’ll look to get back on track against the Hornets on Wednesday.
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
2 days ago
Not only is Wade back on the court after a five-game absence, but he’ll be in the starting lineup. As a result, Craig Porter Jr. will head to the bench, leaving Mitchell to handle the point guard duties with Darius Garland (toe) unavailable.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
2 days ago
Wade is back after missing five games with a left knee contusion. His return will likely mean fewer minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin, but Wade has not been productive enough to affect fantasy basketball this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #24
3 days ago
Miller handled the bulk of the scoring duties for the Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back with Miles Bridges, LaMelo Ball and rookie sensation Kon Knueppel taking a back seat in a one-sided affair. The 23-year-old forward drained 6-of-10 shots, including 4-of-4 from three-point range, to score 18 of his 23 points by halftime. He was able to take off most of the final quarter after Charlotte built up a 33-point advantage in the final stanza. The Hornets have a three-game week coming up that features matchups against the Cavaliers, Magic and Wizards.
CHA • • #
3 days ago
Kalkbrenner had no trouble exploiting Denver’s extreme lack of interior defense by shooting 80 percent from the floor in limited minutes off the bench as he continues to work his way back from a left elbow sprain. The 24-year-old rookie center continues to split time with Moussa Diabate, who has been battling lingering hip and hamstring issues, and finished with four points and nine boards in 25 minutes during this one.
CHA • Forward • #14
3 days ago
After sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Warriors, Diabaté will start in Denver, pushing Ryan Kalkbrenner to the bench. While he will remain in the rotation, Kalkbrenner’s fantasy ceiling takes a significant hit due to the lineup change. Also, Ball’s return to the starting lineup pushes Sion James to the bench.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #14
3 days ago
Diabaté is back after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Warriors. His return affects Ryan Kalkbrenner the most, as the rookie moved into the starting lineup on Saturday. Diabaté’s return means fewer minutes for Kalkbrenner, especially if he moves back to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
3 days ago
Wade is on track to return after missing five games with a left knee contusion. While his return would result in fewer minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin, this would not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
3 days ago
Merrill will miss a second consecutive game after injuring his right hand during Wednesday’s win over the 76ers. While De’Andre Hunter takes on a more prominent role within the second unit, his overall production has not been good enough to make a significant impact in standard category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #10
3 days ago
Garland sat out Friday, and Jaylon Tyson posted a career-high 39 points and the assist to Evan Mobley for his game-winning dunk. Tyson has been excellent when given additional run this season, and he makes for a priority add off the waiver wire. Craig Porter Jr. could see some additional run as well.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Guard • #10
3 days ago
Garland sat out Friday, and Jaylon Tyson posted a career-high 39 points and the assist to Evan Mobley for his game-winning dunk. Tyson has been excellent when given additional run this season, and he makes for a priority add off the waiver wire. Craig Porter Jr. could see some additional run as well.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CHA • Forward • #24
4 days ago
Miller came out of the gate hot and finished 6-of-11 from three-point range, falling just short of reaching the 30-point mark for the third time this season. The issue for Charlotte in this one was one the defensive end of the floor as they allowed Golden State to pile up 136 points on 55 percent (51-of-93) shooting, including 44 percent (23-of-52) from beyond the arc. The Hornets have a three-game week coming up with matchups against the Cavaliers, Magic and Wizards.
CHA • • #
4 days ago
Knueppel’s phenomenal rookie campaign continues. The 20-year-old sharpshooter drained 4-of-5 from three-point range and topped 20 points for the first time since January 5. He’s contributed fifth-round fantasy value this season, averaging 19.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks through 41 games.
CHA • • #
4 days ago
While LaMelo Ball is available, Saturday’s game is the first of two in as many nights. For injury management reasons, he’ll come off the bench, with James moving into the starting five. The other change is Kalkbrenner, who’s starting in place of the injured Moussa Diabaté (hamstring).
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Forward • #14
4 days ago
Diabaté has been downgraded after initially being listed as questionable. Ryan Kalkbrenner should start at center, with Grant Williams available to fill out the reserve minutes. Kalkbrenner should see a nice boost in production as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #45
5 days ago
Mitchell didn’t do as much scoring as he typically does, but he made up for it with production in other categories. He nearly finished with a triple-double despite an inefficient night. This came after seven straight games with at least 20 points, and he scored at least 30 points in five of those. The new season high for assists will help make up for the lack of points, but he’ll look to get back on track as a scorer against the Thunder on Monday.
CLE • Guard • #9
5 days ago
With Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, Porter slid into the starting unit, and while he didn’t do much scoring, he was able to set up plenty of offense as a playmaker. Porter matched his career high for dimes in the win, which was a nice boost for fantasy managers that streamed him in. If Garland ends up missing an extended period of time, Porter should be able to maintain value as a streamer, especially for teams that don’t need more points.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
5 days ago
Cleveland was missing multiple rotation players for this game, and other starters were struggling, which made this outing from Tyson so vital. He set a new career high for scoring and had the game-winning assist to Evan Mobley. Tyson also set a career high for three-pointers. He has had an excellent second season in the NBA and has benefited from a multitude of injuries on the perimeter. The Cavs haven’t had as much success as they did last season, which can mostly be attributed to all the games that rotation players have missed. However, Tyson has blossomed and should be an important piece for them for the rest of the season and beyond.
CHA • Forward • #14
5 days ago
Diabaté had been dealing with a hip injury, but now he’s managing a hamstring injury. If he is unavailable, Ryan Kalkbrenner should return to the starting lineup, and with a lack of other center options, he should play over 30 minutes.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CLE • Guard • #9
5 days ago
Porter will fill Darius Garland’s spot in the starting lineup as he is sidelined with the same toe injury that has given him trouble all season. Porter has been able to stuff the stat sheet when he’s gotten the opportunity to play big minutes this year. It’s possible this ends up being more than a one-game absence for Garland, so Porter could hold some long-term value.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CHA • Forward • #24
6 days ago
Miller was one of several Hornets players to have a productive night on the offensive end against the Lakers. He utilized the free-throw line and was productive both inside and outside the arc before finishing as Charlotte’s second-leading scorer for the game. Miller also tallied three stocks on defense to further boost his solid final line and provide fantasy managers with more production.
CHA • Forward • #0
6 days ago
Bridges did a bit of everything in the Hornets’ victory, making contributions as a scorer, rebounder and facilitator on Thursday. The veteran forward had a great impact from beyond the arc, where he combined for more makes against the Lakers than he had total over the previous two games. His three-point outburst was part of a night in which the Hornets amassed 20 three-pointers as a team to put the Lakers’ defense in a tough spot. Bridges will have a chance to put together another strong stat line against the Warriors on Saturday.
CHA • Guard • #1
6 days ago
Ball’s strong scoring performance on Thursday marked the second time in the past four games that he’s recorded at least 30 points, and the second time over the past three games he’s notched 25 or more points. The three-point shot was the focal point again on Thursday, as he set a new season-high in makes. Ball also reached double figures in assists to land his sixth double-double of the season, but the recent scoring uptick has been the real story for Ball, who began 2026 with four straight games under 20 points. He continues to play well and has brought strong fantasy production in the process.
CHA • Guard • #2
6 days ago
Sexton will return from a one-game absence as the Hornets take on the Lakers. The veteran guard will likely come off the bench to bolster Charlotte’s reserve unit. He is averaging 15.2 points and 4.1 assists per game thus far, and will have a chance to log another strong outing on Thursday.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Forward • #14
6 days ago
Diabaté is good to go, with his status being upgraded for the second time today. He’s remained the starting center even after Ryan Kalkbrenner’s recent return from a sprained left elbow, so the rotation is unlikely to change on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
6 days ago
Friday’s game will be the fifth that Wade has missed due to a left knee contusion. With Sam Merrill (hand) also out, the Cavaliers will have to rely even more on Jaylon Tyson, who has already been productive enough to merit being rostered in some 12-team formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
6 days ago
Merrill sprained his right hand during Wednesday’s win over the 76ers. Hopefully, this isn’t an injury that will shelve him for an extended period. De’Andre Hunter, who offers limited fantasy upside, will figure more prominently within the Cavaliers’ bench unit with Merrill unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #10
6 days ago
Garland is dealing with a sore right great toe, which he injured during Wednesday’s win over the 76ers. It was the left great toe that he injured late last season, ultimately undergoing surgery to address the issue in the summer. Garland’s absence means more playing time for Craig Porter Jr., and Donovan Mitchell will spend even more time on the ball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #2
6 days ago
Sexton is on track to return after a one-game absence. With him back in the fold, Tre Mann and Josh Green may see their minutes decrease. Neither has been productive enough to merit being rostered in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #14
6 days ago
Initially questionable for Thursday’s game, Diabaté is on track to be available. He’s been the starting center recently, even after Ryan Kalkbrenner returned from a sprained left elbow. Whichever of the two centers plays better will get the majority of the minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #45
7 days ago
Mitchell put on a show on Wednesday night, leading the Cavaliers to one of their best wins of the season after Monday’s terrible loss to the Jazz. And Cleveland may need even more from him in the immediate future, as Darius Garland left during the third quarter with a right foot injury. Mitchell has scored 30 points or more in five of his last seven games, and the all-around stat line on Wednesday was elite.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
7 days ago
To say Hunter needed a night like Wednesday would be an understatement. In Cleveland’s two previous games, he totaled six points on 2-of-10 shooting from the field. Returning home did some good for the Philadelphia native, as Hunter’s 17 points were the most he’s scored in a game since December 22. With Sam Merrill (hand) and Darius Garland (foot) exiting Wednesday’s game due to injury, Hunter may have a slightly higher fantasy ceiling in the short term. What’s holding him back is the lack of defensive production.
CLE • Center • #4
7 days ago
After a modest effort in Monday’s loss to the Jazz, Mobley was more impactful, especially defensively, on Wednesday. He recorded four blocked shots, the sixth time this season he’s either met or exceeded that number. The double-double was Mobley’s first in six games and 15th of the season, and he’s dished out 14 assists over his last two games. He’ll look to replicate Wednesday’s performance when the Cavaliers face the 76ers again on Friday.
CLE • Guard • #5
7 days ago
Merrill suffered a right hand injury during Wednesday’s game. While the Cavaliers announced at halftime that he was questionable to return, the sharpshooter never did. Given that he’s right-handed, there should be concern among fantasy managers who are rostering him for the three-point production. If Merrill has to miss time, De’Andre Hunter will likely figure more prominently in the bench rotation.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Guard • #10
7 days ago
Garland injured his right foot during the third quarter of Wednesday’s game and has been ruled out for the rest of the night. If there’s a positive, it’s that this isn’t the same foot that required offseason surgery. Craig Porter Jr.'s playing time should increase for the rest of the game, while Donovan Mitchell takes on an even more prominent role as a scorer and playmaker. Garland finished with 20 points, three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Source: Tim Bontemps
CHA • Guard • #24
7 days ago
After a two-game absence, Connaughton will be available on Thursday. However, his availability does not affect fantasy basketball or the Hornets’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #2
7 days ago
Sexton did not play in Monday’s loss to the Clippers, with most of his minutes being absorbed by starters LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. If Sexton can play on Thursday, reserves Tre Mann and Josh Green may take the most significant hits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #14
7 days ago
Diabaté has been consistently productive for the Hornets over the past month, especially while Ryan Kalkbrenner was out with an elbow injury. A sore right hip could keep Diabaté out of Thursday’s game, which would likely result in Kalkbrenner returning to the starting lineup. There would also be more opportunities for Grant Williams, but his playing time may not increase much, since he’s returning from a torn ACL.
Source: NBA Injury Report