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CLE • Power Forward • #32
27 days ago
Wade is back after missing Cleveland’s final three games before the All-Star break. However, his return coincides with that of Evan Mobley (calf), so there may not be enough minutes available for Wade to affect fantasy basketball. Fantasy managers can afford to leave Wade on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #
27 days ago
Tomlin’s absence is due to a sore left calf. With Evan Mobley returning from a strained calf, Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill may not lose out on playing time in the reigning Defensive Player of the Year’s return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
27 days ago
Mobley is good to make his first appearance since straining his calf during a January 26 win over the Magic. While he isn’t guaranteed to start immediately due to a potential minutes restriction, Mobley’s return likely means Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill will lose some playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center • #00
27 days ago
Vukčević did not play in the Wizards’ final game before the All-Star break, but he will be available on Thursday. He’ll figure prominently in the center rotation, likely as the starter, since Alex Sarr (hamstring) is out for at least one more week.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Point Guard • #11
27 days ago
Young has no timetable to return, and it’s looking increasingly likely that he doesn’t touch the floor for Washington this season. Anthony Davis has already been shut down, and Washington has no reason to get Young on the court as the team looks for the most favorable position in the 2026 Draft Lottery.
Source: Josh Robbins
WAS • • #
29 days ago
Williams, who played with the Heat’s Summer League outfit this past summer, makes the move up after playing for the Wizards’ G League affiliate this season. The fourth-year guard was named a G League All-Star earlier this month. While he may have opportunities to show what he can do, Williams is unlikely to have a significant impact on fantasy basketball.
Source: Shams Charania
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Tristan Vukčević (illness) is out on Wednesday against Cleveland, so Anthony Gill could see big minutes. Assuming he’s healthy, Vukčević has a clear path to meaningful minutes post All-Star break, and he could be a “silly season” hero down the stretch.
Source: Shams Charania
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Back in action for the first time since January 29, Johnson was limited to 18 minutes on Wednesday. While other Wizards have seen their playing time limited recently, one would assume that Johnson will play more after the All-Star break. That alone gives him “silly season standout” potential. A sneaky option who doesn’t need to be stashed is Jaden Hardy, who played 18 minutes in his Wizards debut and finished with 11 points, one rebound, one assist, and three three-pointers.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly is one of the Wizards players fantasy managers will be watching his minutes as much, if not more, than his stat lines for the rest of the season. He shot the ball reasonably well against the Cavaliers, but was limited to 24 minutes. Justin Champagnie (12/4/2/2 with two three-pointers) came off the bench on Wednesday and also played 24 minutes. Coulibaly is most valuable to managers who need defensive production, but that doesn’t do them much good if his minutes are being cut for draft lottery reasons.
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
While George led the Wizards in scoring on Wednesday, he only played 24 minutes. And that may be the frustrating aspect of rostering him in fantasy leagues for the rest of this season. He doesn’t need much time to put up solid numbers, but the second-year wing has not exceeded 27 minutes in any of his last five appearances. Will Riley (4/4/2) shot a frigid 1-of-12 from the field but played 29 minutes. That may be the norm after the All-Star break.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill put on a shooting clinic in the first half of Wednesday’s game, with the 26 points being the most he’s scored in a half in his NBA career. The sharpshooter knocked down two more triples in the second half, finishing with new highs in points (32) and three-pointers (nine). With Evan Mobley (calf) expected back after the All-Star break, Merrill or Jaylon Tyson (7/5/1/1) will be asked to come off the bench. For Merrill, he’s still capable of offering reliable fantasy value to those needing three-point production.
Source: Cavs Notes
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Playing in front of the Cavaliers faithful as a member of the team for the first time, Harden took a back seat as a scorer on Wednesday. He focused more on setting up his teammates, leading to 11 assists. Through three games in Cleveland, The Beard has accumulated 26 assists. He was responsible for six turnovers, but Harden totaled five in his first two appearances. The Cavaliers complete Week 17 with three games after the All-Star break.
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen has scored at least 21 points in each of the last three games, which aligns with the acquisition of James Harden. The two have established immediate chemistry, which has raised Allen’s fantasy ceiling in the short term. The question now is what happens when Evan Mobley (calf) returns, which is expected to happen on February 19 against the Nets.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell notched his 27th 30-point game of the season on Wednesday, taking advantage of an overmatched Wizards squad. Since the Cavaliers added James Harden to the fold, Spida has scored at least 30 points in all three games, and Cleveland is 3-0. After the All-Star break, Mitchell and company play three more games to end Week 17, starting with the Nets on February 19.
WAS • Center • #00
about 1 month ago
Vukčević popped up on the injury report Wednesday morning with an illness and was ruled out early in the afternoon. With the 22-year-old forward out and Alex Sarr (hamstring) questionable, Anthony Gill could be in line for a spot start at the center position.
WAS • Power Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Gill was initially listed as questionable with a hand injury, but has since been ruled in for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers. With Tristan Vukčević (illness) already ruled out and Alex Sarr (hamstring) now questionable, the 33-year-old power forward could be in line for a spot start.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr popped up on the injury report as questionable with a hamstring injury for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers. With Tristan Vukčević (illness) already ruled out, the Wizards can’t afford for Sarr to miss this game. Anthony Gill would likely be in line for a spot start if that’s the case.
WAS • Center • #00
about 1 month ago
Vukcevic popped up on the injury report as questionable with an illness Wednesday morning. The 22-year-old power forward played 20 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Heat. Alex Sarr figures to play more minutes if Vukcevic is ruled out against the Cavaliers.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly was initially listed as questionable with right heel soreness. The 21-year-old shooting guard has since been cleared to play Wednesday against the Cavaliers. Coulibaly left Sunday’s loss to the Heat with an eye injury after taking a shot to the face, but appears to have suffered no lasting effects from the incident.
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
George was initially listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but is available for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers. The 22-year-old small forward sprained his ankle in the third quarter Sunday’s game against the Heat and didn’t return, but is good to go for Wednesday.
WAS • • #
about 1 month ago
Richmond is in his first season of professional basketball after playing at Syracuse, Seton Hall and St. John’s in college. The 24-year-old point guard went undrafted, but caught on with the Wizards on a two-way contract. In 23 games (15 starts) in the G-League, he is averaging 8.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, while shooting 45.7 percent from the field. Richmond could see rotation minutes with the Wizards, but isn’t worth rostering in fantasy leagues just yet.
Source: Wizards
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s game will be the third that Wade has missed with a sprained left ankle. Jaylon Tyson has served as the fifth starter and should continue to do so until Evan Mobley (calf) is cleared to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Power Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Gill was held out of Sunday’s loss to the Heat, as he suffered a sprained hand the day prior. If the veteran forward/center can play, don’t be surprised if the Wizards cut starting center Alex Sarr’s playing time, as they did in Thursday’s win over the Pistons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
George exited Sunday’s loss to the Heat during the third quarter and did not return. If he’s unable to play against the Cavaliers, rookie Jamir Watkons would likely move into the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly took a shot to the face during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Heat, but that isn’t the reason for his appearance on the injury report. The Wizards’ wing is dealing with a sore right heel, so he’s questionable. If Coulibaly can’t play on Wednesday, Will Riley would benefit the most in terms of playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Hardy will be available to potentially make his Wizards’ debut on Wednesday. While he may not be in a position to impact fantasy basketball, Hardy is someone whose playing time may increase after the All-Star break if Washington looks to limit Kyshawn George’s minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Out since January 29, Johnson will be available for the Wizards’ final game before the All-Star break. While a minutes restriction may be in the cards for the rookie on Wednesday, he should be safe from his minutes being limited after the All-Star break. Johnson is someone who should be rostered ahead of the silly season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
The second-year man out of Memphis has offered quality minutes for the Cavaliers this season, and he’ll be rewarded by having his two-way contract converted into a standard deal. Tomlin is a valuable member of Cleveland’s rotation, but his production hasn’t been noteworthy in the world of fantasy hoops, so he can remain on the waiver wire.
Source: Shams Charania
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
It seems that Allen is going to enjoy playing with James Harden. Through two games with Harden in Cleveland, Allen is averaging 25.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. This was his fourth straight double-double, and Cleveland has won all four games. Allen is in the midst of arguably his best stretch of production this season, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Wizards on Wednesday.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
It was Donovan Mitchell that hit the game-winning free throws, but the game was only tied because Harden hit a late triple. The first two games of Harden’s tenure in Cleveland have been wins, and he has been productive for fantasy managers during those. His usage has dipped slightly through the first two games, though that hasn’t limited his impact in the box score. He’ll look to keep it up against the Wizards on Wednesday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell has been a big reason that Cleveland has now won nine of their last 10 games, and he has been especially hot over their last three games. During those, he has averaged 32.0 points, 7.7 assists, 2.7 steals, 1.3 blocks and 2.7 triples per game. He hit the game-winning free throws in this one, which capped off a magnificent night. This was only his fourth double-double of the season, so managers shouldn’t expect more of those often, though he should remain incredibly productive.
CLE • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Added to the injury report on Monday afternoon, Proctor is officially available for the final game of Cleveland’s road trip. While the rookie may sneak into the back end of the rotation, he should not be rostered in redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Tyson was initially questionable due to a sprained left ankle. He’ll once again be in the starting lineup, as the Cavaliers remain without Dean Wade for another game due to his sprained left ankle.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
This will be a second straight absence for Wade, though he did go through shootaround Monday morning, suggesting he could return soon. His next chance to play will come against the Wizards on Wednesday. One of Wade, Jaylon Tyson or Sam Merrill will head to the bench when Wade returns.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Point Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Proctor’s availability is in question after a late addition to the injury report, but his availability won’t lead to any actionable advice for fantasy managers. The rookie out of Duke is averaging just 10.5 minutes per game in Cleveland’s crowded backcourt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Wade did not play in Saturday’s win over the Kings, with his absence coinciding with James Harden making his Cavaliers debut. If Wade can play on Monday, he’ll likely come off the bench, which eliminates most of his fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Tyson is on the injury report with a sprained left ankle, and his playing time has taken a hit over Cleveland’s last two games. If the second-year wing can’t play, the Cavaliers can distribute his minutes among multiple players, including Keon Ellis and Craig Porter Jr.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
Champagnie has reached double figures in each of his last three appearances. While the playing time, 25 minutes on Sunday, wasn’t the best, he remains in the starting lineup. For that reason, Champagnie is worth the risk for managers seeking players with “silly season standout” potential. The Wizards only play one of their four Week 17 games before the All-Star break, on Wednesday against the Cavaliers, so there won’t be much to be gained from grabbing Champagnie off the waiver wire on Monday.
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr struggled with foul trouble in Sunday’s blowout loss, but that didn’t keep him from recording his 12th double-double of the season. The 7-footer still logged 26 minutes against the Heat, an encouraging sign after he played 18 in Thursday’s win over the Pistons. The Wizards will play four games in Week 17, with three scheduled for after the All-Star break.
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly took a shot to the face from Heat guard Kasparas Jakučionis with 5:36 remaining in the fourth quarter and did not return. The third-year wing finished with seven points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. Will Riley (nine points, one rebound, one steal, one block and one three-pointer) was limited to 21 minutes, an understandable development since he played 45 on Saturday. If Coulibaly misses time, Riley is the most likely beneficiary.
Source: Bijan Todd
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
George sprained his left ankle while playing defense during the third quarter of Sunday’s game. The second-year wing limped to the locker room immediately after being subbed out, and he will not return to the game. George finished with 13 points, two rebounds, three assists, one block and three three-pointers in 19 minutes. Jamir Watkins, who started Saturday’s loss to the Nets, will likely see his playing time increase if George misses additional games.
Source: Washington Wizards
WAS • Power Forward and Center • #3
about 1 month ago
Two days after NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that Davis was unlikely to play again this season, Dawkins said that he anticipates the forward/center returning at some point. In the short term, Davis will return to Dallas to work with his medical team as he recovers from ligament damage in his left hand. Dawkins also noted that the 4-to-6 week timeline provided in mid-January is closer to 6-to-10 weeks. If Davis were to play this season, the timeline suggests he won’t be available until sometime in March.
Source: David Aldridge
WAS • Center • #00
about 1 month ago
Vukčević was in the starting lineup for Saturday’s loss to the Nets, but he only played 20 minutes. With Alex Sarr (ankle) also available, Vukčević may play even less. However, Sarr only played 18 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Pistons.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Center and Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
Sarr is good to go after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Nets. He’ll be back in the starting lineup, with Tristan Vukčević heading to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #18
about 1 month ago
George is back after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Nets. As a result of his return, Jamir Watkins will return to the bench, with his already-low streaming value taking a hit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Coulibaly is back after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Nets. As a result of his return, Will Riley will likely head to the bench. However, the rookie is worth holding onto, as he should still play plenty.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Power Forward • #16
about 1 month ago
Gill will sit out Sunday’s game with a right hand contusion, leaving the Wizards down a frontcourt option off the bench. If Alex Sarr (ankle) and Tristan Vukčević (knee) can play, the Wizards should be fine in terms of their frontcourt depth.
Source: NBA Injury Report
WAS • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Sunday’s game will be the sixth that Johnson has missed since spraining his left ankle during a January 29 win over the Bucks. Bub Carrington has been the replacement in the starting lineup and should retain that role until the rookie is cleared to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
On Saturday, Allen had his ninth career game with at least 25 points while shooting at least 90 percent from the field. He trails only Wilt Chamberlain all-time with 12. Allen has now had at least 29 points in two of his last three games. The 27-year-old center has provided second-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Harden commended his new teammates for how together, connected and unselfish they are, saying he’s just happy to be there. The 36-year-old point guard played his role just fine Saturday. Harden took a back seat to Donovan Mitchell when it came to scoring, but he was able to dish out eight assists in the flow of the offense and also made 5-of-8 from behind the three-point line. His fantasy value figures to remain pretty high in Cleveland.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
While James Harden made his debut for the Cavaliers Saturday, Mitchell made sure everyone knew whose team this still is by dropping a game-high 35 points in the win over the Kings. The 29-year-old shooting guard is tied for the third-most games with at least 35 points this season. Mitchell has provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Cavaliers have two games upcoming in Week 17, starting with a matchup against the Nuggets on Monday.
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Wade was downgraded to doubtful on Saturday afternoon, so the final downgrade was expected. His absence opens a spot for James Harden, making head coach Kenny Atkinson’s decision for him on who would be pushed out of the starting lineup for The Beard.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Harden is set to make his Cavaliers’ debut. And to no one’s surprise, he will do so as a starter. Dean Wade is listed as probable, but he may have been the player selected to go to the bench if he were healthy. Tyson remaining in the starting lineup means he remains a player worth holding in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Wade was initially listed as questionable, but has since been downgraded to doubtful with a left ankle sprain. He’s now considered unlikely to suit up Saturday against the Kings. Expect Nae-Qwan Tomlin, who’s had at least 12 points in two of the last three games, to fill in for Wade.
CLE • Power Forward • #32
about 1 month ago
Wade is dealing with a sprained left ankle. With Evan Mobley (calf) still out, the Cavaliers could turn to Nae’Qwan Tomlin to fill the void if Wade can’t play against the Kings.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Signed to a two-way contract in March, Tomlin played well enough this season to earn a standard contract. The Cavaliers got that done shortly after the trade deadline, ensuring that the athletic forward will be eligible for the postseason. In 41 games, Tomlin has averaged 6.6 points and 3.1 rebounds in 17.2 minutes. While ensuring that he’s available for the rest of the season helps Cleveland’s depth, it doesn’t affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Spencer Davies
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
about 1 month ago
Even though the Cavaliers didn’t have James Harden for Wednesday’s game, Schröder’s role in his debut for the team was not far removed from what he’ll be asked to do once the team is whole. He played 19 minutes, a number that may decrease once Harden is worked into the rotation, and offered decent value. Schröder can provide a spark off the bench as he did for the Pistons last season, but that won’t do much for fantasy managers.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
While Ellis did play 20 minutes or more in each of his final four appearances with the Kings, he was not a consistent member of Doug Christie’s rotation. That may not be an issue in Cleveland, given the Cavaliers’ need for another defensive-minded guard. Ellis only recorded one steal on Thursday, and he’ll have limited fantasy upside in his new home. However, consistent playing time should not be a major issue, which is key for a player who will be an unrestricted free agent in the summer.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Mitchell and the Cavaliers took care of the Clippers with relative ease, winning the first quarter by a 36-18 margin and not looking back. How the partnership between him and James Harden works out remains to be seen, since The Beard wasn’t available, but adding Harden to the mix should alleviate some of the playmaking pressure on Mitchell. The hope is that Harden will make his Cavaliers’ debut on Saturday against the Kings.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Rumors of the Clippers and Cavaliers discussing a trade first surfaced Monday evening, and the two sides agreed on a deal within one day. Harden, whose contract for the 2026-27 season is only partially guaranteed if he picks up the play option, now joins forces with Donovan Mitchell to give the Cavaliers an experienced (and currently healthy) playmaker. Once he gets to Cleveland, Harden will likely push Sam Merrill or Jaylon Tyson to the bench, with the latter having an excellent second season in the NBA.
Source: Brett Siegel