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CLE • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Porter, who is dealing with a strained left hamstring, will miss a third straight game on Friday. His absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Darius Garland and Lonzo Ball are healthy. Those two will handle the point guard responsibilities, as they have for most of the season.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
about 2 months ago
Wade will be back after a one-game absence, where he has played a large reserve role this year. Nae’Qwan Tomlin took on extra minutes with Wade unavailable, but he’ll play a smaller role with Wade and Jarrett Allen back.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
After a three-game absence, Allen has been cleared to return to the Cavaliers’ lineup. His presence means Jaylon Tyson will head back to the bench, where the second-year wing’s fantasy ceiling is lowered. However, Tyson is worth holding onto in deeper leagues until Max Strus is healthy enough to make his season debut.
Source: Danny Cunningham
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Nembhard will miss the first leg of this back-to-back, which will open up the starting spot at point guard. T.J. McConnell should slide into the role, which will make him a high-priority option as long as Nembhard is unavailable. Ben Sheppard may also pick up a few extra minutes.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Nembhard is dealing with a right quad contusion, and Friday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Pacers. If he’s unable to play, T.J. McConnell’s fantasy ceiling will rise, even if he remains in a reserve role. Ben Sheppard may pick up additional minutes in this scenario, but he has not been productive enough to be worth the risk in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
about 2 months ago
Wade did not play in Monday’s loss to the Raptors, which freed up rotation minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Thomas Bryant. However, those two also benefitted from the absence of Jarrett Allen, and he’s probable to play on Friday. There isn’t much to gain from streaming Tomlin or Bryant.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #10
about 2 months ago
Garland did not play in Monday’s loss to the Raptors, as it was Cleveland’s second game in as many nights. While Lonzo Ball struggled with his shot, the fact that he played 35 minutes is more important. He’ll head back to the bench since Garland is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Porter has missed Cleveland’s last two games with a strained left hamstring. While his absence may not impact fantasy basketball by itself, it does leave the Cavaliers down an option in the backcourt. Darius Garland will be available after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Raptors for injury management reasons, so Cleveland should be fine regarding perimeter depth.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Friday’s game will be the fifth that Merrill has missed since suffering a sprained right hand. He does not have a return timeline, and his absence benefits Jaylon Tyson, even if the second-year wing comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
Allen has missed Cleveland’s last three games with a strained right middle finger. His time away from game action may conclude on Friday, as the center is considered probable. Jaylon Tyson has been the replacement in the starting lineup, with Evan Mobley serving as the lone post player. Tyson has played well enough to merit being rostered in deep leagues, even if he comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
After scoring 21 points in Monday’s loss to the Pistons, Walker had another solid performance on Wednesday. He recorded a complete stat line and reached double figures in points for the second consecutive game for the third time this season. Rostered in four percent of Yahoo! leagues, Walker doesn’t offer much value due to his inconsistent production. Hopefully, the last two games serve as a catalyst for the third-year forward.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
about 2 months ago
After scoring at least 21 points in his first three games back from injury, Mathurin’s production has slowed down over the last two. Against the Pistons and Raptors, he totaled 29 points on 8-of-28 shooting from the field. While most players would be able to point to three-point shooting as the reason for their woes, that has not been the case for Mathurin, who has gone 3-of-15 (20 percent) from two over this two-game stretch. However, Friday’s game against the Wizards could be the slump-buster for Mathurin, given Washington’s poor defense.
IND • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Despite coming off the bench, McConnell can still be of value to fantasy managers, especially those competing in deeper leagues. The points, rebounds and assists were solid on Wednesday, and he’s ranked just outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. McConnell is worth rostering in deeper leagues, especially while the Pacers are willing to play their veterans in a season that has already gone off the rails.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
about 2 months ago
Nembhard struggled with his shot on Monday, but volumed his way into double figures as a scorer. He also was the Pacers’ best facilitator on the night and was very disruptive on the defensive end, tallying as many assists against the Pistons as he had combined up until Monday’s game. He’ll likely be better as a scorer moving forward and should remain solid as a passer. Any consistent production on the defensive end would give Nembhard a boost as far as fantasy production is concerned.
IND • Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
Less than a week after being removed from the starting lineup, Walker came off the bench and finished as the Pacers’ second-leading scorer on the evening. He was one of two Indiana players to reach the 20-point mark and led the team in three-pointers in the process. Monday’s scoring total was only his fourth time reaching double figures during November. If he can sustain this type of production moving forward, it won’t matter if he comes off the bench or starts.
IND • Forward • #43
about 2 months ago
The Pacers fell to 2-15 on the season, but Siakam delivered another strong performance. He went over 20 points for the fifth straight game and logged his first multiple-blocks, multiple-steals game of the season, while leading all Pacers in rebounds along the way. Siakam continues to be one of the lone bright spots for Indiana amidst a rough start to their season. He also remains one of the more productive forwards across fantasy leagues. Even with the Pacers’ poor record, there’s no reason for fantasy managers to believe a dropoff in production for Siakam is near.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Tyson logged his eighth double-digit scoring performance of the season on Monday against the Raptors. Efficient shooting led to production, and his efforts on the glass nearly earned him his first double-double of the 2025-26 campaign. Tyson will likely make his way back to the bench once the Cavaliers return to full health. But in the meantime, he’s a nice streaming option on nights when he steps into the starting lineup.
CLE • Center • #4
about 2 months ago
Mobley was one of four Cavaliers players to score in double figures on Monday, though his final line wasn’t his standard. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year finished the night with one stock and tied his third-lowest scoring total of the season. Mobley’s averages thus far have been pretty similar to his career-best 2024-25 season. He hasn’t taken a significant leap, but has been steady. Fantasy managers may be hoping for more moving forward.
CLE • Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
Mitchell failed to sustain the hot hand from his 37-point outing against the Clippers on Sunday. On the second night of a back-to-back, the superstar scoring struggled for much of Monday’s contest — he only tallied seven points through three quarters before chipping in 10 more in the fourth quarter. Inefficiency both inside and outside the arc hurt his production, and low free-throw output didn’t do much to make up for the off-shooting night. However, Mitchell did produce a game-high in assists and nearly notched the double-double. He’ll have a few days off before taking the court on Friday against the Hawks.
CLE • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
On the second game of a back-to-back, Ball will replace Darius Garland (toe) in the Cavaliers’ opening unit, and Larry Nance Jr. will also enter the starting lineup for Jarrett Allen (finger). The Cavs enter Monday’s contest with the same 12-6 record as the Raptors, who currently occupy the second spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Like Cleveland, Toronto is also on the second day of a back-to-back, after defeating the Nets on Sunday.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
about 2 months ago
The Cavaliers will be down multiple rotation frontcourt players for Monday’s game, with Wade joining starter Jarrett Allen (finger) on the sideline. There should be more minutes available to Nae’Qwan Tomlin, but he hasn’t been productive enough to merit being streamed in this spot.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
about 2 months ago
The Cavaliers are going to be shorthanded against the Raptors on Monday even if Wade is available. The 29-year-old power forward is dealing with a knee injury, but he’s in line for more minutes with Jarrett Allen out if he’s available against the Raptors.
CLE • Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Porter is set to sit out again with a strained hamstring after missing Sunday’s game against the Clippers with the same injury. With Darius Garland (toe) also already ruled out, the Cavaliers will lean on Lonzo Ball and Donovan Mitchell to handle the ball against the Raptors on Monday.
CLE • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill is set to miss his fourth consecutive game with a sprained right hand. With the Cavaliers missing multiple starters in addition to Merrill, Jaylon Tyson should be used as a streamer wherever available.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Hunter is being given the night off on the second game of a back-to-back against the Raptors on Monday. The 27-year-old small forward had 17 points and four three-pointers against the Clippers on Sunday. Hunter is just one of six players listed as out already for the Cavaliers on Monday.
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
Allen is set to miss his third consecutive game with a right middle finger injury. Jaylon Tyson has moved into the starting lineup in Allen’s absence, playing 27 and 23 minutes in the last two games. Dean Wade should also see additional minutes off the bench.
CLE • Guard • #10
about 2 months ago
Garland had just eight points in 29 minutes against the Clippers on Sunday. The 25-year-old point guard will sit out Monday’s game against the Raptors for injury management reasons. Garland’s play and availability have been up and down since returning from a toe injury that caused him to miss 11 games.
CLE • Center • #4
about 2 months ago
Mobley has recorded double-doubles in both games the Cavaliers played without Jarrett Allen (finger) to end Week 5. While some will focus on the opposition, with Cleveland taking care of the Pacers and Clippers, those two games were reminders of what Mobley can do when he’s the lone big man in the Cavaliers’ lineup. Mobley’s fantasy value hasn’t aligned with his Yahoo! ADP (19) yet, but he’s capable of closing that distance.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Shooting just 31.3 percent from three on the season, Hunter has picked up the production recently. Over the last three games, he’s shot 12-of-24 from deep, which will definitely help that percentage for the season. However, the issue for Hunter isn’t percentages; it’s the limited production outside of points, rebounds and three-pointers. His four assists on Sunday were the most in a game for Hunter since November 13, when he dished out a season-high six against the Raptors. Racking up assists in a lineup that includes Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell is challenging, which is where the defensive stats should come in. Unfortunately, the production in those categories has been limited.
CLE • Guard • #45
about 2 months ago
The Clippers didn’t have an answer for Mitchell on Sunday, as he did most of what he wanted in the 120-105 victory. Since missing the Cavaliers’ November 12 game against Miami, he has scored at least 30 points in five of the last six games. During this run, Mitchell has averaged 31.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.7 three-pointers while shooting 52.5 percent from the field. He’s been on a roll recently, which has been a significant development for those who have Spida rostered. Cleveland opens a three-game Week 6 in Toronto on Monday.
CLE • Guard • #9
2 months ago
Porter is out with a strained hamstring, and the Cavaliers will also be without Lonzo Ball for injury management reasons. They’ll ask even more of starters Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell on Sunday, which is the first of two games in as many nights for Cleveland.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the third Merrill has missed with a sprained right hand. With Darius Garland and Jaylon Tyson available, both started Friday’s win over the Pacers. That should remain the case on Sunday, and Tyson is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Sunday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Cavaliers, so Ball will not play. With Craig Porter Jr. also out, head coach Kenny Atkinson may look to stagger the minutes of starters Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell to ensure that one of those two is on the floor at all times.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the second that Allen has missed with a strained right middle finger. Jaylon Tyson replaced him in the starting lineup for Friday’s win over the Pacers, logging 27 minutes. The second-year wing should take on a similar workload on Sunday, with Dean Wade’s playing time also receiving a boost.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Forward • #43
2 months ago
The Pacers fell to 2-14 with the loss to the Cavaliers on Friday, but it’s been no fault of Siakam. The 31-year-old power forward has been a consistent and excellent presence in the Pacers’ lineup. He’ll continue to see additional usage until the Pacers start getting some players back.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
2 months ago
This was Nembhard’s first 30-point effort of the season. The 25-year-old shooting guard had scored at least 20 points in four of his last seven games entering play Friday. Nembhard continues to produce since returning from a hip injury. He should continue to see significant usage while the Pacers deal with other injuries.
CLE • Center • #4
2 months ago
Mobley stepped into a major defensive role with Jarrett Allen (finger) sidelined. The 24-year-old center responded by stepping up and recording four blocks. Mobley also had a little more space around him offensively and put up 22 points and 12 rebounds, including four offensive rebounds. He had been off to a slow start to the season, returning just eighth-round value so far.
CLE • Guard • #10
2 months ago
Garland played 27 minutes in his first game in 11 days after missing time with a toe injury. The 25-year-old point guard was on a minutes limit, but with how well he played that might not last much longer. How Garland bounces back will be important as well and the Cavaliers take the court next against the Clippers at home on Sunday.
CLE • Guard • #45
2 months ago
Mitchell had yet another 30-point game against the Pacers on Friday. Only the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more games with at least 30 points this season. Mitchell showed incredible awareness without the ball in his hands in the third quarter when he signaled for Dean Wade to shoot a three-pointer. The 29-year-old shooting guard continues to light it up for the Cavaliers this year with a 30.2 points per game average.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
2 months ago
Garland (toe) and Tyson (concussion) are back from injury, with the latter filling in for the injured Jarrett Allen (finger). Allen’s absence also impacts Mobley, who will be the lone big man in the Cavaliers’ starting lineup. That should give him more room to operate offensively, raising his fantasy ceiling. Nae’Qwan Tomlin will come off the bench and does not need to be rostered in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • F • #50
2 months ago
The 25-year-old is currently on a 10-day contract, which is his second of the season. He is averaging 5.2 points and 6.2 rebounds on 36.4 percent shooting from the field in 20.3 minutes for the Pacers in 10 games this season.
Source: Shams Charania
IND • Guard • #23
2 months ago
Morris was just signed on November 6 when the Pacers waived Mac McClug. The 30-year-old Morris has played just 10.8 minutes per game with the Pacers and has played a combined seven minutes in his last two games.
Source: Sham Charania
IND • Center • #30
2 months ago
Huff’s play and minutes aren’t consistent enough, but the 28-year-old center certainly could be an interesting fantasy asset if anything changes. He has the ability to fill up the stat sheet as he did Wednesday with 20 points, five rebounds, four assists, three blocks and four three-pointers. That’s the kind of varied skillset fantasy managers covet. Huff’s 27 minutes played against the Hornets were a season-high and he’s worth rostering in case that level of regular playing time becomes a trend.
IND • Forward • #43
2 months ago
Siakam was hardly efficient with 22 points on 17 shots, but he led the Pacers with +25 in 37 minutes of the nine-point win over the Hornets as the team improved to 2-13. Siakam has been a bright spot in the nightmare start the Pacers have had to the season. While he not only provided 22 points, he dished out seven assists and had a block and a steal. Siakam showed once again this year that he’s not going down without a fight.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin returned from a toe injury on Monday against the Pistons and had 25 points in 25 minutes while on a minutes restriction. The 23-year-old small forward scored 24 points in 34 minutes against the Hornets on Wednesday, signaling that he can handle more minutes. It’s just two games, but Mathurin has scored 49 points and grabbed 15 rebounds already this week. After averaging 16.1 points and 5.3 rebounds last year, he could be in for a breakout season.
IND • Guard • #26
2 months ago
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle made just one change to his starting lineup, replacing Jarace Walker with Sheppard. While he does not offer the same offensive ceiling, Sheppard is a solid defender who can be helpful in this matchup. Walker will remain in the rotation, but his inefficient offense has been problematic for fantasy managers.
Source: Tony East
IND • Forward • #43
2 months ago
Siakam continues to solider on as the bright spot on a Pacers team that fell to 1-13 with the loss to the Pistons on Monday. The 31-year-old power forward had 29 points on 17 attempts in the loss. The Pacers will have a chance to get back in the win column next against the Hornets on Wednesday.
IND • Forward • #22
2 months ago
Mathurin is back and will make his first appearance since October 25, as he returns from a foot injury. As a result, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl will head back to the bench. The other change is Jackson, who replaces Tony Bradley in the starting five. Mathurin’s minutes will likely be limited, but he’s worth rostering given the Pacers’ lack of consistent scorers.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin is set to make his return from a toe injury against the Pistons on Monday. The 23-year-old shooting guard participated in a simulated game over the weekend. His return is huge for the Pacers, who’ve been dealt a brutal hand of injuries to start the season. It’s unclear if Mathurin will be on a minutes limit in his first game back.
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin is said to be getting close to returning from his toe injury. His questionable listing for Monday’s game with the Pistons is a step in the right direction even if he’s ultimately ruled out. Mathurin’s return will likely happen at some point in the Pacers’ next few games.
IND • Forward • #43
2 months ago
Siakam was one of the few bright spots for Indiana in this one as they fell to 1-12 overall to open the season. It’s officially the worst start to a season in franchise history. Not only are they without franchise cornerstone Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), but they’re also without Aaron Nesmith (knee), Obi Topin (foot) and Bennedict Mathurin (toe) right now. The 31-year-old forward has picked up the slack from a scoring perspective recently, averaging 25 points over his last three games. The injury-ravaged Pacers will attempt to turn things around next week when they face the Pistons, Hornets and Cavaliers.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
2 months ago
Nembhard got off to a sizzling-hot start with Aaron Nemsmith (knee) out of the lineup, pouring in 11 points in the opening stanza on 4-of-5 shooting, including a trio of three pointers. He cooled off in the second quarter, finishing with just two points and was limited to just nine more during the entire second half. He and teammate Pascal Siakam were the lone Pacers in double figures as they struggled to put up points due to an avalanche of injuries to key contributors. It’s a tough development for Indiana, but the lack of additional scoring threats should lead to more opportunities for Nembhard in the coming weeks.
IND • Forward • #5
2 months ago
Walker moves into the starting lineup in place of Aaron Nesmith, who Pacers coach Rick Carlisle expects to miss up to four weeks. Walker has struggled as a starter this year, but he should remain in that role for a few weeks.
Source: Scott Agness
IND • Guard-Forward • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin participated in a simulated game Saturday morning. He injured his toe during the second game of the season and hasn’t played since. His return would be a welcome one for the Pacers due to the mountain of injuries that continue to pile up.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
2 months ago
That would have Nesmith returning in mid-December. Carlisle did note it’s possible Nesmith returns earlier, but that is the most likely scenario. Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker should see a boost in minutes as long as Nesmith is sidelined.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
IND • Forward • #17
2 months ago
Martin missed Thursday’s game, but he’ll be able to suit up against Toronto. Martin has played an inconsistent role for Indiana since signing with them last week, but with Aaron Nesmith (knee) sidelined, Martin could play a significant role, though that likely won’t make him worth rostering.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • • #
2 months ago
This was a second straight start for Bradley, and while he wasn’t great, he was able to score in double figures. It close to a minutes split between Bradley, Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff, with all three playing between 14 and 17 minutes. All of them will continue to play, but none has separated from the others enough to justify being rostered in standard leagues.
IND • Guard-Forward • #2
2 months ago
It wasn’t a great shooting night for Nembhard, but he was at least able to get some offense going, which can’t really be said for the rest of the team. This was an ugly loss for Indiana, but Nembhard has been productive since returning from a hip injury, averaging 20.5 points and 7.5 assists over their last four games. Things may not get better for the Pacers, but Nembhard should continue to be productive.
IND • Guard-Forward • #23
2 months ago
The Pacers are calling it left knee soreness, but Nesmith stepped on Jeremiah Robinson-Earl’s foot, which caused his knee to turn awkwardly. It didn’t look great, but we’ll wait for the team to give an official diagnosis instead of speculating on timelines. Ben Sheppard should play more minutes for the remainder of this game and beyond if Nesmith misses more time.
Source: Indiana Pacers