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CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
The Cavs will debut a new opening lineup on Friday, with Garland and Hunter starting together for the first time. Garland made his 2025-26 debut in the most recent Cavaliers win after dealing with a toe injury to begin the year. In the contest, he tallied eight points, two rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes. The Cavaliers aren’t at full strength, but Garland’s return to the starting unit is a positive for a team looking to build on its second-round playoff exit from the previous season.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Friday’s contest, Hunter is good to go after missing Wednesday’s win over the 76ers. He’ll likely bump Jaylon Tyson to the bench, with the second-year wing’s already-low fantasy value taking a hit. There’s no need to hold onto Tyson in this spot.
Source: Spencer Davies
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
about 1 month ago
Wade exited early from Wednesday’s game after injuring his eye, and while there is no structural damage, it will keep him out against Washington. Larry Nance and Jaylon Tyson will fill out the frontcourt reserve minutes with Wade unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Ball will miss Friday’s game, which is the first leg of a back-to-back, meaning he should be back to play on Saturday against the Bulls. Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill should take on extra reserve minutes with Ball unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter missed Wednesday’s game, which allowed Jaylon Tyson to remain in the starting lineup despite Darius Garland’s return to the lineup. Tyson will return to the bench with Hunter presumably back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen, who returned after missing two games with a non-displaced fracture of his left ring finger, played while wearing a splint on his injured finger. The 27-year-old center managed to play 30 minutes and had a great game in the win over the 76ers. Allen had 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and was very active defensively with three blocks and three steals. Allen’s fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief as it appears the injury isn’t going to hamper his play very much at all.
CLE • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland missed the first seven games of the season as he recovered from offseason toe surgery. The 25-year-old point guard wasn’t as crisp as he might have been had he not missed all of training camp and the preseason as well. Garland was 3-of-11 from the field and scored eight points in 26 minutes. We can expect that it’ll only get better from here for Garland as his minutes and production increase as he gets more comfortable now that he’s active and playing.
CLE • Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell returned from a hamstring injury on Sunday, dropping 37 points in a win over the Raptors. The 29-year-old shooting guard didn’t disappoint with his encore performance Wednesday. Mitchell exploded for 46 points on 21 attempts from the field. He made all 10 of his free throws and was 6-of-11 from behind the three-point line. It’s clear the only thing that can stop Mitchell from delivering excellent fantasy value this year would be his health.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
The Cavaliers welcome back Garland, Allen and Sam Merrill for Wednesday’s game, with the first two entering the starting lineup immediately. Allen’s return means that Larry Nance Jr. heads to the bench, with Garland stepping in for the ill De’Andre Hunter. Tyson will remain in the starting lineup, with Merrill coming off the bench.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Added to the Cavaliers’ injury report late Wednesday morning, Hunter will not play against the 76ers. His absence coincides with Sam Merrill’s return from a hip injury, but Jaylon Tyson will be in the starting lineup. Once the Cavaliers are healthy, Hunter will be used in a reserve role.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill returns to action after missing three games with a right hip contusion. However, he’ll come off the bench in his first game back, with Jaylon Tyson replacing the ill De’Andre Hunter. Merrill should be a starter until Max Strus returns from offseason foot surgery.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland is back after missing Cleveland’s first seven games due to offseason toe surgery. While a specific minutes limit has not been revealed, it’s likely that Garland won’t be asked to take on a full starter’s workload in his first game back. His return shifts Donovan Mitchell back to the two, and Jaylon Tyson back to the bench.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen is back after missing the last two games with a non-displaced fracture of his left ring finger. He will play with a splint on the injured finger, but there will be no restrictions on playing time. Larry Nance Jr. will head back to the bench, while Dean Wade’s fantasy value will also take a hit.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter is a late addition to the injury report, and his potential absence would open up a starting spot. Jaylon Tyson has been starting in place of Darius Garland, but with Garland expected back against Philadelphia, Tyson could remain a starter if Hunter isn’t available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Barnes served as Toronto’s primary offensive catalyst in this one, shooting 60 percent from the floor in a one-sided affair. The 24-year-old briefly left the contest late in the second quarter with an apparent left hand injury but managed to return at the outset of the third quarter. The Raptors had six players score in double figures as they raced out to a 25-point lead by the start of the fourth quarter. Barnes will look to keep the momentum going when Toronto faces the Hawks on Friday night in a road tilt.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Barrett poured in a -high 15 points in the first half as Toronto raced out to a commanding 73-54 lead at the half. He knocked down three of six from distance as Toronto shot 46 percent (12-of-26) from beyond the arc in the first half. He finished with four treys and eclipsed 20 points for the sixth time in eight games to open the season. He’s performed at a fifth-round level in the early stages of the fantasy season, averaging just under 21 points per game along with five rebounds and three assists.
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
After missing three games with a back injury, Poeltl is available and will start. However, he will be under a minutes restriction in his first game back. Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles returns to the bench but will still figure prominently in the rotation, so hold onto him if you’re rostering the rookie.
Source: NBA Lineups
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl is back after missing three games with a back injury. While he may be in the starting lineup, the veteran center will be under an unspecified minutes restriction. Fantasy managers who added Collin Murray-Boyles in Poeltl’s absence should hold onto the rookie. He’ll have value both in the short term and over the long haul.
Source: Blake Murphy
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen has missed the last two games with a fractured left ring finger. Dean Wade and Larry Nance have made spot starts in Allen’s stead, with the former being the more productive fantasy option. Neither will be worth holding onto if Allen is allowed to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill has missed Cleveland’s last three games with a right hip contusion, so Jaylon Tyson moved into the starting lineup. With Darius Garland expected to make his season debut on Wednesday, Tyson will likely return to the bench if Merrill is cleared to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Charania’s update still doesn’t give a firm return date for Garland, but it’s an encouraging sign that he’ll be good to go at some point during Week 3. If Garland can’t suit up by Wednesday, his next chance to return will come Friday against the Wizards.
Source: Shams Charania
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl has missed three straight, but he’s got a chance to make his return against Milwaukee. If he’s ruled out for a fourth consecutive contest, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles would presumably remain in the starting lineup, where he has excelled.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter, who has been a starter due to Max Strus’ absence, is averaging 18.2 points per game, which would be a career-best if he were to sustain it. Of even greater value to category-league managers has been his improved production in other key categories, most notably rebounds and assists. Hunter goes into Week 3 providing top-100 value in eight cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 140. Cleveland doesn’t play again until Wednesday, so there’s no need to add Hunter yet. But he’ll be worth a look in a few days, as Cleveland plays three games in the final five days of Week 3.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
While the Cavaliers’ injuries thus far have been aggravating, Tyson’s increased confidence has been a positive. The second-year wing, filling in for Sam Merrill, has scored 18 points or more in three straight games. Rostered in five percent of Yahoo! leagues, Tyson is providing 12th-round value in eight-cat formats. However, Cleveland plays three games during Week 3, and none until Wednesday. If Merrill remains out, Tyson will be worth a look in deep leagues, but there’s no need to move right now.
CLE • Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell showed no ill effects from the lingering hamstring issue that kept him out of Friday’s loss to the Raptors. He played 36 minutes on Sunday and was efficient as a scorer, shooting over 57 percent from the field. Also, Mitchell knocked down a season-high eight three-pointers against the Hawks. As long as the hamstring injury doesn’t flare up, Spida will provide excellent fantasy value throughout the season. Lonzo Ball, who started for Mitchell on Friday, played 27 minutes and finished with eight points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
TOR • Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Ingram logged another productive stat line on Sunday, utilizing accurate shooting to finish the contest as one of Toronto’s best scorers. Nine of his 10 made field goals came inside the arc, while he also chipped in five free throws to help land his fifth 20-point outing of the season. The veteran forward has gotten off to a fast start in Toronto and is posting some of the best shooting splits of his career through seven games. He’ll look to stay hot against the Bucks on Tuesday.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Barnes did a little bit of everything on Sunday for the Raptors. On the offensive side, he was a productive scorer both inside and outside the arc while also functioning as the team’s primary facilitator. Meanwhile, he was the only Raptors player to log at least one steal and block on Sunday, with his six stocks marking a new season high. Barnes has gotten off to a productive start to his fifth NBA season and is displaying vastly improved three-point shooting thus far. If he can remain efficient from beyond the arc, he becomes even more valuable in fantasy leagues.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Despite a rough shooting night from beyond the arc, Barrett still finished as the game’s leading scorer on Sunday — high volume helped him nearly produce 30 points, as did contributions from the charity stripe. Yet, the seventh-year wing got his teammates involved along the way and recorded a season high in assists in the win. Barrett’s start to the season has yielded similar statistics to those of last year in Toronto, which suggests he should be able to maintain his current level of production throughout the year.
CLE • • #
about 1 month ago
While the Cavaliers get Mitchell back after he missed Friday’s loss to the Raptors, they remain without Sam Merrill and Jarrett Allen. Tyson will continue to replace Merrill in the starting lineup, while Nance will start for Allen after Dean Wade received the nod on Friday. Tyson is the better deep-league streaming option, but Nance can also be justified.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill will miss a third straight game after suffering a right hip contusion during Monday’s win over the Pistons. Jaylon Tyson will remain in the starting lineup, and the second-year wing is worth a look in deeper leagues.
Source: Serena Winters
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game will be the second Allen misses after suffering a non-displaced fracture of his left ring finger during Wednesday’s loss to the Celtics. Dean Wade will remain in the starting lineup, but he is not a must-stream player despite recording three steals and two blocks in Friday’s loss to the Raptors.
Source: Serena Winters
CLE • Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
While Mitchell played through his hamstring issue in Wednesday’s loss to the Celtics, he was held out of Friday’s loss to the Raptors. Lonzo Ball will be bumped to the bench, Mitchell may not be asked to take on a starter’s workload due to his injury. Ball played 26 minutes on Friday and may be asked to initiate more offense again on Sunday.
Source: Brad Rowland
CLE • Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive game with a right hip contusion. The questionable injury status doesn’t give the 29-year-old shooting guard a great chance of being available against the Hawks on Sunday. Jaylon Tyson has started the last two games and posted 18 and 19 points. Tyson is worth a look in deeper formats if Merrill is out again.
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen missed Friday’s game after he suffered a non-displaced fracture of his left right finger earlier in the week. It’s unclear how much more time the 27-year-old center could miss, but he’s listed as questionable putting his status in doubt on Sunday. Dean Wade started Friday against the Raptors in Allen’s stead, but wasn’t much of a factor with five points in 30 minutes.
CLE • Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell missed Friday’s game against the Raptors with a hamstring injury. Now his status for Sunday’s game is up in the air given his questionable injury designation. With Darius Garland out and Jarrett Allen (finger) also questionable, Evan Mobley and De’Andre Hunter could be counted on for increased scoring on Sunday.
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl is set to miss his third consecutive game with a lower back issue he’s battled since the preseason. The 30-year-old center didn’t travel with the team on a recent road trip for treatment reasons, but still isn’t ready to play. Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvii will handle the center duties in Poeltl’s absence and both are worth streaming.
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter was one of primary beneficiaries of Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland all missing this game. The 27-year-old small forward played 34 minutes, had 26 points and made four three-pointers, all of which are season-highs at this point for Hunter. He should have some opportunities to step up and have big games when his teammates return from injury because he’s still one of the Cavaliers’ starting players.
CLE • Center • #4
about 1 month ago
Mobley was set up for fantasy success in this one with the Cavaliers down Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. The 24-year-old center didn’t disappoint with a 29-point effort and filling up the rest of the stat sheet. Mobley probably would’ve had a good game against the Raptors anyway, but he easily hit his ceiling with the Cavaliers shorthanded.
TOR • Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Ingram has now scored at least 20 points in four of the last five games. The 28-year-old small forward is poised for a big fantasy season with the Raptors, where he’s essentially atop the team’s hierarchy along with Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett. Ingram’s had at least four assists in three consecutive games as well. The Raptors finish the week against the Grizzlies on Sunday.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Barnes failed to reach at least 20 points for the second time in his last three games. The 24-year-old small forward went just 1-of-4 from behind the three-point line after an 11-of-20 start from downtown to begin the year. Barnes’ usage continues to be solid alongside Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett and with that better production should eventually follow.
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
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl has been dealing with a lower back issue since the preseason, and he did not play in Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets. He’ll miss a second straight game on Friday, remaining in Toronto for treatment reasons. The hope is that Poeltl will be available for Sunday’s game against the Grizzlies. Collin Murray-Boyles started against Houston, with Sandro Mamukelashvili as his primary backup. Both are worth streaming, with CMB offering a higher long-term fantasy upside.
Source: Michael Grange
TOR • Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
While the Raptors certainly have their issues, Ingram wasn’t one of them against the Rockets on Wednesday. The 28-year-old small forward had no trouble scoring on one of the league’s best defensive guards in Amen Thompson. Ingram has now scored at least 22 points in three of five games so far this year. As long as he’s healthy, Ingram is going to have fantasy success with Toronto.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Barnes’ 31 points tied Kevin Durant for the game-high. The 24-year-old small forward’s improved three-point shooting is the story so far this year. Barnes shot just 27.1 percent from behind the three-point line last year, but is 11-of-20 from long distance to begin the season. It’s an excellent development for Barnes and his fantasy managers if this is more than just a hot streak.
TOR • • #
about 2 months ago
The Raptors are without starting center Jakob Poeltl, who is dealing with lower back stiffness. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Murray-Boyles, a promising rookie who scored 19 points in Monday’s loss to the Spurs. While Sandro Mamukelashvili will also figure prominently in the frontcourt rotation, Murray-Boyles offers a higher upside to fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Lineups
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
As expected, Poeltl will miss this game against Houston. Collin Murray-Boyles closed the Raptors’ last game out at center and should play a significant role in this game. If CMB doesn’t start, it will be because Sandro Mamukelashvili is filling that role, though CMB is a better streaming option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
Poeltl, who dealt with lower back stiffness during the preseason, exited Monday’s loss to the Spurs due to a similar issue. Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles replaced him then, and his playing time will increase if Poeltl cannot play. Also in line for a boost is Sandro Mamukelashvili, but Murray-Boyles is the player to target on waiver wires.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
about 2 months ago
Barrett has gotten off to a dominant start to this season. Through four games, he’s averaging 21.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 61.8 percent from the floor. Knowing his career-best field goal percentage in a season is 49.5 percent, and that was an outlier when compared to his other seasons, he’ll certainly cool off as the season progresses. Still, this has been a fantastic start for him, and he’ll look to keep it going against the Rockets on Wednesday.
TOR • • #
about 2 months ago
CMB made his debut for the Raptors on Sunday and was held scoreless in 13 minutes. However, he was fantastic in his 24 minutes off the bench in this one. He showcased the defensive production that made him an enticing prospect, and he was able to knock down shots from beyond the arc, which was the main question mark for him. This was a really encouraging performance for him, and it won’t be long before he’s a standard-league producer in fantasy hoops.
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
Poeltl will be held out for the final few minutes of Toronto’s game against San Antonio. Collin Murray-Boyles will fill out the center minutes in a smaller lineup to close things out.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
After playing 32 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Mavericks, Ingram is not on the injury report for Monday night. That’s great news for him and fantasy managers, considering how much time he missed last season due to an ankle injury. As long as he can be consistently available, Ingram will be a positive asset in fantasy lineups, regardless of league setup.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Forward-Center • #54
about 2 months ago
Having totaled 11 points in his first two games as a Raptor, Mamukelashvili exceeded that number on Sunday. He shot 75 percent from the field, playing well enough to replace starting center Jakob Poeltl in the lineup to begin the third quarter. Poeltl played 19 minutes, finishing with four points, eight rebounds, four assists and one steal. Given the time Poeltl missed during the preseason, the minutes may have been limited due to the Raptors taking on San Antonio on Monday. Regardless of the reason, Mamukelashvili has quickly established himself as Toronto’s best big man off the bench.
TOR • Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
After shooting 7-of-16 from the field in his official Raptors’ debut, Ingram is 20-of-36 over his last two. He finished Sunday’s defeat a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line, and Ingram is off to a good start in his new home. However, with the Raptors visiting San Antonio on Monday to begin a four-game week, fantasy managers must watch for the early injury report. Nothing has been said that would bring Ingram’s availability into question, but it would be unsurprising if he sat out due to his injury history.
TOR • • #
about 2 months ago
Murray-Boyles, the ninth overall pick in June’s draft, made his official Raptors debut after missing the first two games with a forearm muscle strain. The injury and resulting time off may have impacted the rookie’s shooting, as he missed all four of his attempts. Murray-Boyles’ stat line won’t make any waves in fantasy basketball, but he effectively bumped Jonathan Mogbo (one steal and one block in two minutes) out of the rotation. There was little reason to roster Mogbo while CMB was out; there’s even less need to consider him now that the rookie is available.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Barnes finished Sunday’s defeat with his first double-double of the season, including a rebound tally that matched his total in Toronto’s first two games. Last season, he had four games with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds. Thus far, all three of Toronto’s starting wings, Barnes, Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett (16/4/3 with one three-pointer), have recorded solid numbers, with center Jakob Poeltl’s offensive production taking the most significant hit. That’s good news for fantasy managers who committed to any of the wings, as there were usage concerns during the preseason.
TOR • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Injured during the preseason, Murray-Boyles will make his official NBA debut on Sunday. His return will give Toronto another option off the bench after only two reserves (Sandro Mamukelashvili and Gradey Dick) exceeded 15 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Bucks. While Murray-Boyles may not significantly impact fantasy basketball in the short term, he has long-term value in dynasty formats.
Source: Doug Smith
TOR • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
CMB has missed the first two games of the season and is in danger of missing a third. Friday’s loss was a closer game than the season opener, so the only reserves that played more than 15 minutes were Sandro Mamukelashvili and Gradey Dick. If CMB plays, he’ll likely hover around that same range.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Forward-Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Barnes mostly struggled from the field with 17 points on 15 shot attempts. The 24-year-old small forward was -16 in 35 minutes in a game the Raptors lost by six points. Barnes was having an off-night and deferred to Brandon Ingram, who had 29 points. After a mostly sluggish preseason, Barnes had 22 points in the Raptors’ opener, but he’s not out of this slump just yet.
TOR • Forward • #3
about 2 months ago
Ingram scored 29 points in his second game with the Raptors, but also had four turnovers, giving him nine in the first two games. The turnovers need to come down a little, but it was still a positive outing for Ingram. The 28-year-old small forward played 37 minutes after playing 27 minutes in the opener. Ingram’s availability is the only thing standing in the way of his fantasy potential.
TOR • Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
According to Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, Murray-Boyles is progressing in his recovery from a strained right forearm muscle but is not ready to make his official Raptors debut. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jonathan Mogbo will continue to handle most of the available reserve frontcourt minutes in Murray-Boyles’ absence.
Source: Josh Lewenberg