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DET • Guard • #2
9 months ago
No surprise here as Cunningham is set to miss his sixth game in a row with a calf injury. With the Pistons locked into a top-six playoff seed in the Eastern Conference, there’s no reason to push things with their 23-year-old superstar. Dennis Schroder will continue to start in Cunningham’s absence with Marcus Sasser coming off the bench as the backup point guard.
CLE • F • #3
9 months ago
The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Okeke will fill Cleveland’s open roster spot. Okeke recently spent time on a 10-day deal with the 76ers, where he made six appearances and three starts. He’ll provide the Cavs with some depth, but it is unlikely that he plays a role, especially in the postseason.
Source: Shams Charania
CLE • Guard-Forward • #2
9 months ago
This will be a fifth-straight absence for Jerome, while Wade will miss his second in a row. De’Andre Hunter, Isaac Okoro and Sam Merrill will once again fill out the majority of the reserve minutes. Hunter is the best fantasy option, though Merrill should provide some three-point value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Forward • #12
9 months ago
Harris missed two games with an Achilles injury before returning Wednesday only to leave the game against the Thunder prematurely. The 32-year-old Harris has now been ruled out of Friday’s matchup against the Raptors as concern around his heel grows. Malik Beasley will likely move into the starting lineup again with Harris out.
DET • Guard • #2
9 months ago
Cunningham has missed Detroit’s last five games, but he could be back in the lineup against Toronto. They won’t rush him back if he isn’t fully healthy with the playoffs this close, so this certainly isn’t a guarantee that he’ll make his return. Dennis Schroder will continue to start until Cunningham returns, with Marcus Sasser, who will be back after serving a one-game suspension, filling out the backup point guard minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Guard • #71
9 months ago
Schroder started his third game in a row in the absence of Cade Cunningham (calf) Wednesday. The 31-year-old point guard didn’t have as good of a game this time around as he had just 15 points on 18 shots and seven assists after going for double-doubles in his previous two games. It’s unclear when Cunningham might return, which likely means more starts for Schroder, who is a must-roster player as long as he’s in the starting lineup.
DET • Guard-Forward • #8
9 months ago
Hardaway Jr. went off for 23 points and five three-pointers as the Pistons lost by 16 to the Thunder. We’ve seen this movie before as the 33-year-old shooting guard is certainly capable of big games but tends not to sustain this level of production. He might have the opportunity if Tobias Harris, who left Wednesday’s game against the Thunder with an Achilles injury, misses more time. In that case, Malik Beasley would return to the starting lineup, and he’s arguably better than Hardaway in a similar role.
DET • Forward • #12
9 months ago
Harris was ruled out in the second half with right Achilles tendinopathy. The 32-year-old power forward missed the last two games with an Achilles issue and now wasn’t able to finish the game against the Thunder Wednesday. It’s difficult not to be concerned about Harris’ availability going forward. With the Pistons looking ahead to the playoffs, he could take games off even if he’s close to 100 percent healthy. Malik Beasley figures to move into the starting lineup if Harris is unable to start the Pistons next game, which comes Friday against the Raptors.
Source: Pistons PR
CLE • Guard • #10
9 months ago
While Garland’s final stat line would not be described as elite, it was a performance he and those who have him rostered needed. In his three prior appearances, the Cavaliers guard shot 34.8 percent from the field and averaged 16.7 points per game. Garland was considerably more efficient against the Knicks, and fantasy managers will also take the six assists. He’ll look to build on this performance when the Cavaliers visit the lottery-bound Spurs on Friday.
CLE • Center • #31
9 months ago
Allen may not have been dominant in Wednesday’s victory, but his performance could be considered excellent. The Cavaliers center has surpassed the 20-point mark in three of his last four outings, shooting an incredible 85.4 percent from the field. Over the past week, Allen has been ranked just outside the top 25 in nine-cat per-game value. Sidekick Evan Mobley was solid on Wednesday, finishing with 13 points, four rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer. Allen’s production carried the night, moving the Cavaliers one game closer to locking down home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.
CLE • Guard • #45
9 months ago
After a slow first half, Mitchell kicked into high gear in the second, as Cleveland stormed back and won comfortably. He’s scored at least 24 points in four straight games, which is one reason why he’s provided top-5 value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past week. The Cavaliers end Week 22 with games against the Spurs and Kings, which are good matchups for Mitchell. However, with Cleveland closing in on the one-seed in the East, fantasy managers will hope he isn’t given a night off in advance for the playoffs.
DET • Forward • #12
9 months ago
No surprise here as Harris was initially listed as probable Wednesday against the Thunder. The 32-year-old small forward missed the last two games with an Achilles issue. Malik Beasley will return to the bench as Harris re-joins the starting lineup.
Source: Pistons PR
DET • Guard • #2
9 months ago
No surprise here as Cunningham, who missed Sunday’s game against the Timberwolves, was originally listed as doubtful. Dennis Schroder will continue to start as the Pistons’ point guard and should play a lot of minutes Wednesday with backup Marcus Sasser serving a suspension.
Source: Pistons PR
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
9 months ago
Wade was a late addition to the injury report and will miss Wednesday’s game against the Knicks. In has absence, De’Andre Hunter, Isaac Okoro and Javonte Green could see additional minutes with Hunter as the only one with any fantasy value.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
9 months ago
Tyson is off the Cavaliers’ injury report for Wednesday, meaning he may play rotation minutes since Ty Jerome is out. However, the rookie has not been productive enough to merit being streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard-Forward • #2
9 months ago
Jerome will miss another game with a knee injury, opening up additional minutes for Craig Porter Jr. With both Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland available, Porter is not a player who has to be streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard-Forward • #2
9 months ago
Jerome will miss another game with a knee injury, opening up additional minutes for Craig Porter Jr. With both Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland available, Porter is not a player who has to be streamed in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Forward • #12
9 months ago
Harris was a late scratch on Sunday after initially being listed as probable and eventually being cleared to play. That came one game after he was a late scratch after not being listed on the injury report at all. Hopefully that doesn’t happen a third time, but if it does, Malik Beasley will continue to start after having 27 points and six three-pointers on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Guard • #2
9 months ago
This will be the second-straight game that Cunningham is initially listed as doubtful, and it will likely lead to a fifth-straight absence. Dennis Schroder will remain Detroit’s starting point guard until Cunningham returns and could take on an even larger role with Marcus Sasser serving a one-game suspension. Schroder has recorded a double-double in each of the Pistons’ last two games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard-Forward • #2
9 months ago
Jerome is likely to sit out another game, which means Craig Porter Jr. could see an uptick in playing time. CPJ isn’t a recommended streaming option, though.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Forward • #00
9 months ago
Sasser, Holland and Isaiah Stewart will all sit out Wednesday’s matchup with the Thunder, while Stewart will miss an additional game after getting slapped with a two-game suspension. Neither Sasser nor Holland has played meaningful minutes consistently this season, but their absences will allow guys like Simone Fontecchio and Lindy Waters III to log a little extra court time.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
DET • Forward-Center • #28
9 months ago
Stewart will miss Wednesday’s tilt with Oklahoma City and Friday’s matchup with Toronto. His next chance to return will be Saturday against the Grizzlies, and Paul Reed should fill in for him while he’s suspended.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
DET • Guard-Forward • #8
9 months ago
Hardaway has reached double figures in three straight and four of his last five outings. And with the veteran guard scoring 52 points in his last two outings, this qualifies as one of THJ’s most productive stretches of the season. While Hardaway has offered 12th-round value in nine-act formats over the past two weeks, Malik Beasley remains the superior choice for fantasy managers mining the Pistons roster for three-pointers.
DET • Center • #0
9 months ago
Duren recorded his 37th double-double of the season on Sunday and his 13th since the All-Star break. The Pistons’ center offers limited defensive value, which lowers his fantasy ceiling. Over the past two weeks, Duren has been an eighth-round player in nine-cat formats, one round worse than his season-long value. He’ll provide points, rebounds and a high field-goal percentage, but Duren will need to bring more to the table if he’s to become a top-75 caliber player in fantasy basketball.
DET • Guard • #5
9 months ago
A late addition to the starting lineup due to Tobias Harris (Achilles) being scratched, Beasley did what fantasy managers have come to expect from him. The veteran guard provided points and three-pointers with solid percentages and not much else. Over the past two weeks, Beasley has offered 11th-round value in nine-cat formats. Beasley is a deep-league option at best, whether he comes off the bench or is inserted into the starting lineup.
DET • Forward • #00
9 months ago
A physical altercation broke out early in the second quarter of Sunday’s game after Holland’s foul on Timberwolves forward Naz Reid. Things had already gotten heated, with emotions boiling over in the form of an altercation that spilled into the stands. Holland finished with four points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal in seven minutes, while Sasser recorded three points, one rebound, two assists and one three-pointer in six minutes. The question heading into Week 22 is whether or not the league will suspend either player.
DET • Forward-Center • #28
9 months ago
Not long after being called for his 13th technical foul of the season, Stewart was ejected for his role in a fight that led to five players receiving their marching orders. Beef Stew played seven minutes, going scoreless with five rebounds, one assist and one blocked shot. His early exit means rotation minutes for Paul Reed, who may have deep-league value if the league suspends Stewart.
DET • Forward • #12
9 months ago
Harris’ status was announced nearly eight minutes after the game’s 7 p.m. ET tip-off, leaving fantasy managers without any recourse other than cursing their foul luck. Malik Beasley could join the starting five in Harris’ absence. This is the second-straight game where Harris has been ruled out in the last hour before tip. Managers should probably not trust him at this point until they see him actually suit up again.
Source: Coty Davis on Twitter
CLE • Center • #4
9 months ago
Mobley returned from a one-game absence and turned in a 9/6/4 line on 3-of-10 shooting against the Pistons. He bounced back in a big way on Sunday, hitting 8-of-16 shots, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, and delivering some quality peripheral contributions. He and the Cavs get a brief respite before returning to the court for Wednesday’s primetime showdown with the Knicks.
DET • Forward • #12
9 months ago
Harris and Schroder are good to go after being probable for Sunday’s game. They’ll both be in the starting lineup, with the latter filling in for the injured Cade Cunningham. Harris’s return after a one-game absence means Malik Beasley will head to the bench, where his value takes a slight hit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Guard • #2
9 months ago
Cunningham will miss a fourth-straight game with a left calf contusion. Dennis Schroder will continue to serve as the starting point guard, with Marcus Sasser picking up additional minutes off the bench. Schroder should be streamed in standard leagues, while Sasser is only worth a look in deeper formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard • #45
9 months ago
Mitchell finished behind only Jarrett Allen (25) for team lead in scoring, and he tied Allen in rebounds and Darius Garland in assists. Spida has been tremendous across his last three. He delivered a double-double with 14 assists against the Spurs, dropped 38 against the Pistons and compiled a double-double with rebounds as Cleveland became the first team in the Eastern Conference with 60 wins. He’ll look to keep up his stellar play when the Cavs face the Knicks in a heavyweight bout on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should note that Cleveland plays only three games next week.
DET • Guard • #71
9 months ago
Schroder has a right quad contusion, but the probable tag suggests he’ll be available. With Cade Cunningham doubtful for Sunday’s game, the Pistons will likely stick with a point guard rotation of Schroder and Marcus Sasser.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Forward • #12
9 months ago
Harris was a late scratch Friday against the Cavaliers with an Achilles injury. The 32-year-old appears set to make it a one-game absence and return against the Timberwolves Sunday given his probable listing. Malik Beasley will head back to the bench with Harris back.
DET • Guard • #2
9 months ago
While Cunningham is said to be day-to-day with a calf injury, his chances of playing Sunday against Minnesota are slim to none. With the 23-year-old point guard likely sidelined again, Dennis Schroder figures to start with Marcus Sasser playing an increased role off the bench.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #2
9 months ago
Tyson is not usually in the Cavaliers’ rotation when he is healthy, so his continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball. However, Jerome’s absence will have a noticeable impact on Cleveland’s bench. Craig Porter Jr. will play rotation minutes, but there isn’t much to gain from rostering him in most leagues. Look for De’Andre Hunter’s offense to be of greater importance with Jerome unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Strus is off the injury report after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Pistons. His return means Isaac Okoro will be bumped to the bench, where he offers limited value due to the inconsistent offensive production. Okoro does not need to be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Guard-Forward • #8
9 months ago
Hardaway Jr. caught fire in this one, hitting 10-of-18 shots from the floor and 7-of-11 from beyond the arc. The points represent a new season high, and the three-pointers tie his season-best mark. THJ led the Pistons in scoring and finished as one of seven Detroit players to score in double figures. His offense runs hot and cold, so don’t expect huge scoring performances like this from him every night.
DET • Guard • #71
9 months ago
Schroder made his third straight start, filling in admirably for Cade Cunningham and helping to lead the shorthanded Pistons to a major upset victory. Schroder tallied his second double-double with Detroit and his first as a starter. Cunningham is day-to-day, and Schroder is worth streaming until he returns.
CLE • Guard • #10
9 months ago
Garland finished with just 10 points on 4-of-15 shooting in Thursday’s win over the Spurs, but he bounced back nicely on the second leg of Cleveland’s back-to-back set. Garland and Donovan Mitchell combined for 59 points, but the high scoring totals couldn’t get it done against a Pistons squad missing Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris. Garland is back in action on Sunday against the Clippers.
CLE • Guard • #45
9 months ago
Mitchell’s point total was his second-highest of the season, dwarfed only by the 41 points he scored against the Celtics exactly one month ago. Spida led a late Cleveland rally, but his explosive offensive outburst wasn’t enough to get Cleveland it’s 60th win. Mitchell will need to be at his best on Sunday when the Cavs host the Clippers.
DET • Guard • #5
9 months ago
Already without Cade Cunningham, the Pistons announced a half-hour before tipoff that Tobias Harris (Achilles) will not play. Beasley moves into the starting lineup and should be streamed wherever he’s available.
Source: NBA Lineups
DET • Forward • #12
9 months ago
Absent from the initial injury report, Harris has been scratched a half-hour before tipoff. With Cade Cunningham also out, the Pistons will be without two starters. Malik Beasley will take on a more prominent role within the rotation, whether he starts or comes off the bench. Simone Fontecchio may also play more, but Beasley is the player who should be targeted on waiver wires and in DFS lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Forward-Guard • #35
9 months ago
While Cleveland’s “core four” is available and will start Friday’s game, Max Strus is not. Isaac Okoro, who is most valuable as a defender, will replace him in the lineup. Okoro offers limited production on the offensive end of the floor, especially with Garland and Mitchell available. Mobley’s return pushes Dean Wade to the bench.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Guard-Forward • #24
9 months ago
This will be the fifth-straight game that Tyson has missed, and it is unclear when he will be back in the lineup. However, he hasn’t been a large part of the rotation recently even when healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Strus will sit out the second night of Cleveland’s back-to-back, which will give him a chance to rest with the playoffs approaching. De’Andre Hunter or Sam Merrill will likely replace him in the starting lineup, though both should see a boost in minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Guard-Forward • #2
9 months ago
Jerome will miss a second-straight game with this knee issue, which means there will be extra minutes off the bench for De’Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill. Max Strus (ankle) is also out, so one of Hunter or Merrill will likely get the start. Craig Porter Jr. will also have a chance to take on extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #4
9 months ago
Mobley sat out against San Antonio on Thursday but will be back in the lineup to face Detroit. His return should push Dean Wade back to the bench after and unproductive start. De’Andre Hunter may also lose out on a few minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Guard • #2
9 months ago
Cunningham had already been ruled out for a third-straight game on Friday night, but this update does provide some optimism. Clearly, they’re not expecting this to be a long-term absence, and he could be back to play in Minnesota on Sunday or for Detroit’s upcoming three-game week. However, until he returns, Dennis Schroder and Marcus Sasser will fill out the point guard minutes.
Source: Pistons PR
DET • Guard • #2
9 months ago
Cunningham had already been ruled out for a third-straight game on Friday night, but it’s a positive update after additional imaging didn’t reveal any structural damage. Clearly, the Pistons aren’t expecting this to be a long-term absence, and he could be back to play in Minnesota on Sunday or for Detroit’s upcoming three-game week. However, until he returns, Dennis Schroder and Marcus Sasser will fill out the point guard minutes.
Source: Pistons PR
CLE • Forward-Guard • #12
9 months ago
Hunter didn’t move into the starting unit in place of Evan Mobley, who got a rest night on Thursday, but he did end up providing value off the bench. After playing 22-23 minutes over Cleveland’s three previous games, Hunter played 31 minutes against San Antonio, which allowed him to have one of his best rebounding performances as a Cavalier and set a new high for steals since being traded to Cleveland. The bar wasn’t high, but it was a nice bonus for a player that typically doesn’t contribute many defensive stats despite being known as a strong defender.
CLE • Guard-Forward • #1
9 months ago
Cleveland has been rotating members of its “core four” to get rest nights, which has opened the door for Strus to take on a larger role offensively. He was quiet over their last three games, but he was able to provide a scoring punch on Thursday. Coming off the best season of his career, Strus has quietly been better in a smaller role. His minutes, points and assists are all down, but his three-pointers are about the same, and his shooting percentages have improved. They’re too deep for Strus to need to play 32 minutes per game again, but it should give them confidence in him heading into the postseason.
CLE • Guard • #45
9 months ago
It has been a rough few weeks for Mitchell, and there was plenty of concern about both him and the Cavaliers as a team. Despite their incredible season, a four-game losing streak had them looking a little exposed. Since then, they’ve won three games in a row, and Mitchell was back to playing at an elite level in this one. His 14 dimes were a new season-high, eclipsing his 11 assists that he had in a game last week. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so keep an eye on Friday’s injury report to see if Mitchell gets the night off.
CLE • Center • #31
9 months ago
It took a half of basketball for Cleveland to figure out the mismatch they had down low. Even with Evan Mobley (rest) sidelined, San Antonio had no answer for Allen. Bismack Biyombo, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jeremy Sochan simply had no answer for Allen in the paint. He only had two points at halftime, but he was able to put up 27 points and haul in 10 rebounds after the break. His point total in the second half would’ve been enough to tie his season-high for scoring. It was a dominant performance for Allen, but he won’t get this favorable of a matchup often.
CLE • Forward-Center • #32
9 months ago
With Evan Mobley (rest) getting a night off, Wade will fill out the open spot in the starting unit. He should see a bump in minutes, but he isn’t typically an impactful player in fantasy basketball. De’Andre Hunter should end up taking on a larger reserve role with both Mobley and Ty Jerome (knee) sidelined.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Guard-Forward • #2
9 months ago
Head coach Kenny Atkinson indicated shortly before the official announcement that he wasn’t expecting Jerome to play. De’Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill figure to feature more prominently in the rotation with Jerome sidelined.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Guard-Forward • #2
9 months ago
Jerome is still questionable on the injury report, but it appears that he will miss Thursday’s game. Atkinson said he doesn’t think it’s a long-term issue, so there is a chance he plays on Friday in Detroit. De’Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill should see extra shots and minutes with Jerome likely out.
Source: Danny Cunningham
DET • Guard • #2
9 months ago
This will be a third-straight absence for Cunningham, and since he was immediately ruled out, he could be out longer than we initially thought. Dennis Schroder should start at point guard again, but Marcus Sasser has averaged 23.5 points over Detroit’s last two games without Cade.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #4
9 months ago
The Cavaliers are in firm control of the top spot in the East and have taken opportunities to rest members of their “core four” occasionally. Mobley will sit out Thursday’s game, and his absence coincides with Donovan Mitchell’s return after not playing on Tuesday. De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade are four options to fill the void left by Mobley, with Hunter offering the highest upside. As for Tyson, his continued absence does not impact the Cavaliers’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report