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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
PHX • Power Forward and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Livers exited Thursday’s loss to the Warriors during the first half and did not return due to a sprained left shoulder. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green has missed Phoenix’s last four games since taking a hard fall during a January 30 win over the Cavaliers, and he was already having his playing time managed due to a strained hamstring. If he’s able to play on Saturday, Green will likely have his playing time restricted, but it would still help the Suns account for Grayson Allen’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
This is the first time that Booker has been listed as questionable ahead of a game since spraining his ankle during a January 23 loss to the Hawks. With Grayson Allen (ankle) going down during Thursday’s loss to the Warriors, the Suns won’t have to make any drastic changes to their lineup if Booker can play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen sprained his right ankle during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s loss to the Warriors and did not return. With Devin Booker (ankle) listed as questionable, he can slide back into the starting lineup if allowed to play on Saturday. If not, then the Suns will need more production from Jordan Goodwin.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen played relatively well on Thursday, recording another solid stat line. Unfortunately, his night ended painfully, as the Suns guard limped off after injuring his right ankle with 3:03 remaining in the fourth quarter. Allen didn’t return, and the question now is whether he’ll be available for Saturday’s game against the Lakers. With the Suns already without Devin Booker and Jalen Green, they may have to rely more on Jordan Goodwin (6/2/2/2 with two three-pointers) if all three are unable to play.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Brooks led the way offensively for the Suns, but he was unable to keep the team from losing a game it led by a 90-76 margin with 10:11 remaining in the fourth quarter. Brooks had a chance to regain the lead in the final seconds, but his three-point attempt missed the mark. With Devin Booker and Jalen Green out, and the Suns losing Grayson Allen during the fourth quarter, Brooks is doing his best to shoulder even more of the offensive workload. As good as he’s been this season, that may not be the best thing for the veteran wing’s fantasy value.
PHX • Power Forward and Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Livers injured his left shoulder during the first half of Thursday’s game and has been ruled out for the rest of the night. While the Suns lose some depth off the bench, Livers’ absence won’t affect fantasy basketball if he misses time.
Source: Kellan Olson
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
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
This will be a third straight absence for Green, which means Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin will still play significant minutes. Green has only played a limited reserve role when available, so his immediate return won’t drastically alter the Suns’ rotation.
Source: Duane Rankin
PHX • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Coffey has barely been in the rotation for the Bucks this season, and now he’ll become a depth piece for Phoenix. He may see a few minutes per game, but he won’t play a large role with the Suns, barring multiple injuries on the wing.
Source: Shams Charania
PHX • Point Guard • #50
about 1 month ago
Anthony’s first season in Milwaukee was shaky, and they’ll move on from him quickly to acquired depth at center. Anthony will be a depth guard for Phoenix, but he hasn’t made much of a fantasy impact this year, and there is too much depth in the backcourt in Phoenix for that to change.
Source: Shams Charania
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.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green will miss a second consecutive game due to the hamstring and hip injuries. His absence frees up additional minutes for Jordan Goodwin, who is worth streaming in deeper category leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Based on the timeline provided when Booker suffered his sprained ankle, he was due to be re-evaluated early this week. However, the Suns have not offered an update, and the guard remains out. Phoenix will continue to roll with a starting backcourt of Collin Gillespie and Grayson Allen, and both players are worth rostering where available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Rostered in four percent of Yahoo! leagues, nights like Tuesday serve as a reminder of Goodwin’s value, especially while the Suns are without Devin Booker and Jalen Green. His double-double was accompanied by five steals, one shy of his career-high. Over the past two weeks, Goodwin has been close to a top-100 player in terms of per-game value. If Booker and Green remain out for Thursday’s game against the Warriors, deep-league managers should strongly consider streaming Goodwin if he’s sitting on the waiver wire.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen has now scored at least 23 points in three of his last four outings, and he last failed to hit double figures in a January 5 loss to the Rockets. With Devin Booker and Jalen Green out, Allen was one of the Suns to pick up the slack in Portland, with three — Collin Gillespie and Mark Williams being the others — scoring 24 points or more. Phoenix returns home for its final two games of Week 16, starting with the Warriors on Thursday.
PHX • Center • #5
about 1 month ago
Williams continues to flourish in Phoenix, with Tuesday’s double-double being his 11th of the season and first since January 14. Fantasy managers who rolled the dice on the 7-footer have been rewarded handsomely, as neither Williams’ productivity nor availability has been up for debate. He’s now appeared in 46 games, a career-high for the center who struggled with injuries throughout his first three NBA seasons.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
The Trail Blazers’ approach of using “drop” coverage when defending the pick-and-roll proved costly, as Gillespie took advantage on multiple occasions in the most productive night of his NBA career. In addition to matching his season-high with eight three-pointers, the Suns’ guard notched his first 30-point game. Add in the assists and steals, and this was an excellent night for fantasy managers who have continued to roster Gillespie. His ceiling for the final two games of Week 16 depends on the availability of Devin Booker (ankle) and Jalen Green (hamstring, hip), who both remained out on Tuesday.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green also missed Sunday’s game against the Clippers with the same ailments. With the 23-year-old’s absence extending into Tuesday’s game, Jordan Goodwin and Collin Gillespie should play a full complement of minutes.
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
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Garland has missed Cleveland’s last nine games with a right great toe injury. He was able to do some individual work during Tuesday’s practice, but a return to game action appears to be a way off for the Cavaliers’ point guard. New additions Keon Ellis and Dennis Schröder practiced fully on Tuesday and did some extra work afterward. They’ll help the Cavaliers account for Garland’s absence on Wednesday against the Clippers.
Source: Chris Fedor
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green missed Phoenix’s last game, but there is a chance he returns for this one. He has had his minutes severely limited when he’s been available recently, so he will likely play around 15-20 minutes off the bench if he is available. Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin may lose out on a few minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
With Darius Garland (toe) out again, Mitchell had nine assists in the playmaker role. With Evan Mobley (calf) out as well, center Jarrett Allen had a 40-point game. This is how Mitchell, who is averaging 29.1 points per game, ended up with less than 20 points for the second game in a row. He’s provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Cavaliers only have two games upcoming in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the Clippers on Wednesday.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill has now had four games with six made three-pointers this season. With De’Andre Hunter traded to the Kings, it’s reasonable to think the Cavaliers could lean on Merrill more for his outside shooting. Without contributing in other categories, though, he’s difficult to even consider outside of deeper formats.
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen became one of five players in league history, joining Joel Embiid, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Joe Barry Carroll, with 40 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, two steals and four blocks or better in a game. It was an absolutely dominating performance from the 27-year-old center, who carried the Cavaliers to victory with Evan Mobley (calf) still sidelined. There was no better way for Allen to close out Week 15 for his fantasy managers.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen is averaging just 16.1 points per game this season, but has now scored at least 23 points in two of his last three games. The 30-year-old shooting guard and Dillon Brooks provided most of the offense in the 117-93 loss to the Clippers. Allen has provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks. He’ll remain productive as long as he continues to start ahead of Jalen Green. The Suns have three games in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Brooks is averaging a career-high 21.1 points per game at age-30 this season. This was his fifth consecutive game with at least 20 points. Though he wasn’t efficient with 22 points on 20 field goal attempts and the Suns lost 117-93, Brooks continues to carry the offense and that’s been great for his fantasy value. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Suns have three games in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Porter missed Friday’s loss to the Suns with Lonzo Ball seeing 25 minutes off the bench. Ball wasn’t effective as he made just 1-of-8 field goal attempts. Porter and Ball figure to split backup point guard minutes when both are available, though neither are worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Green will not be available for Sunday’s game due to not only hamstring injury management but also a left hip contusion suffered during Friday’s win over the Cavaliers. His absence will likely result in more minutes for Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, with the former already in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #20
about 1 month ago
While Chicago received two second-round picks as a “reward” for taking on Dario Šarić to help complete the trade, the team had to send a player elsewhere per league rules. That player is Miller, who’s on a two-way deal and appeared in 11 NBA games during his two seasons in Chicago. To free up a two-way slot for Miller, the Cavaliers are waiving Luke Travers.
Source: Julia Poe
CLE • Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
The Bulls were also involved in Saturday’s trade, acquiring Dario Sarić and two future second-round picks. As for Ellis, his time in Sacramento comes to a merciful end, as earning consistent rotation minutes became increasingly difficult under head coach Doug Christie. While his offensive production has been limited, adding Ellis to the fold gives the Cavaliers another capable perimeter defender.
Source: Shams Charania
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #71
about 1 month ago
One night removed from one of his worst performances of the season, Schröder is on the move. After beginning the season as Sacramento’s starting point guard, the veteran lost his job to Russell Westbrook, with his fantasy value diminishing considerably. The move to Cleveland puts Schröder in a more challenging spot, as Lonzo Ball and Craig Porter Jr. are already on the roster. While it’s unknown how long starting point guard Darius Garland will be sidelined with a right toe injury, it will be tough for Schröder to regain fantasy relevance.
Source: Shams Charania
CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Porter did not play in Friday’s loss to the Suns, resulting in Lonzo Ball playing 25 minutes off the bench. Ball did not play well, shooting 1-of-8 from the field, and there isn’t much to be gained from streaming him if Porter remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Already having to manage his workload as he works his way back from a strained right hamstring, Green took a hard fall during Friday’s win over the Cavaliers and suffered a left hip contusion. He played 16 minutes on Friday, and that playing time may be divided among Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin if Green can’t play against the Clippers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
While the Cavaliers entered the season as one of the strongest teams in the Eastern Conference, Cleveland is a bit of a different animal with Evan Mobley and Darius Garland sidelined. The load for scoring largely falls on Mitchell’s shoulders even when the Cavs are at 100 percent, which makes it all the more curious that he didn’t lead the team in points or field goal attempts Friday. The 29-year-old shooting guard led the team in turnovers by far with eight as the team lost to the Suns by 13. He’s provided third-round value over the last two weeks. The Cavaliers will look to bounce back Sunday against the Trail Blazers.
PHX • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Goodwin moved back to the bench earlier this week when Collin Gillespie returned from a hand injury. The 27-year-old has an interesting skillset which includes effective rebounding and excellent defense, though his scoring is inconsistent. With Devin Booker sidelined Friday, Goodwin came off the bench and hit five three-pointers against the Cavaliers. He’s returned 15th-round per game value over the last two weeks, but isn’t necessarily worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Gillespie isn’t going to light up the scoreboard exactly. The 26-year-old shooting guard has scored at least 20 points in a game once in 15 games in January. He’s been an excellent source of three-pointers, though, with at least two three-pointers made in 13-of-15 games this month. Gillespie has provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Suns close out the week at home against the Clippers on Sunday.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Brooks’ follow-up to a career-high 40 points in the win over the Pistons on Thursday was another solid performance with 27 points in the win over the Cavaliers on Friday. This gives the 30-year-old shooting guard at least 26 points in four consecutive games. He’s been excellent, providing fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. Brooks and the red hot Suns close out the week against the Clippers on Sunday.
CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Porter was initially listed as questionable with a knee injury, but has since been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Suns. With Darius Garland (toe) also out, Porter’s absence impacts the Cavaliers’ depth, though it doesn’t impact fantasy basketball. Lonzo Ball could see more minutes and usage, but isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
PHX • Shooting Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
After missing Phoenix’s last three games, Green will be available on Friday. Given the amount of time that he’s missed, the Suns’ guard will be restricted in how much he plays. Grayson Allen should remain in the starting lineup until that changes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Porter is dealing with a sore left knee. While his availability does not significantly affect fantasy basketball, the Cavaliers are already without Darius Garland (toe). If Porter can’t play, the Cavaliers will have to rely a bit more on Lonzo Ball, but he is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Shooting Guard • #8
about 1 month ago
Allen has started the last three games for the Suns, and he was able to supply some scoring. Typically, most of his production has come from beyond the arc, but he has been able to get it done at the free throw line recently. His 10 free throws in this game were the second most of his career, and four days prior to this, he hit nine shots at the charity stripe, which was the third-highest total in a game in his career. Allen should continue to start for the shorthanded Suns and should remain productive against the Cavaliers on Friday.
PHX • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
Anybody who said Brooks would make his first All-Star Game this year would’ve been accused of writing fan fiction, but here we are. After two straight 26-point games, Brooks set a new career high for scoring while leading the Suns to a blowout win over the top team in the East without Devin Booker. Will he get the All-Star nod? That remains to be seen, but he’s certainly making a case for himself and has been impactful for fantasy managers this year. He’ll look to stay hot against the Cavaliers on Friday.
PHX • Point Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Gillespie is back after missing Tuesday’s win over the Bucks, and he will be in the starting lineup. This pushes Jordan Goodwin back to the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling slightly. He’ll still play plenty, especially with Devin Booker and Jalen Green sidelined.
Source: Phoenix Suns
PHX • Point Guard • #12
about 1 month ago
Gillespie is back after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Nets. His return will likely push Jordan Goodwin to the bench, but both players will see plenty of action since the Suns won’t have Devin Booker or Jalen Green.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Back in the Cavaliers’ rotation after a two-game absence, Hunter’s 19 points were the most he’s scored in a game since December 22. The issue from a fantasy standpoint is that he offers little defensive value, lowering his ceiling considerably. With Evan Mobley (calf) out, the Cavaliers are going to need increased production from the entire rotation, including Hunter. He’s worth watching, but Wednesday’s performance doesn’t change much regarding Hunter’s value in standard leagues.
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
With Evan Mobley (calf) unavailable, Allen had a little more room to operate in the frontcourt. While the result wasn’t an offensive explosion, the 17 points equaled his total in Cleveland’s prior two games. Of course, fantasy managers will want more from Allen defensively, but 17 and nine isn’t a bad effort from the 6-foot-9 center.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 1 month ago
Tyson has been a revelation for the Cavaliers this season, not only earning rotation minutes but locking down a spot in the starting lineup. The second-year wing had another good night at the office on Wednesday, having now reached double figures in ten consecutive games. Wednesday’s effort was his seventh this season with at least 20 points. Given Tyson’s production, he should be rostered in a much higher percentage of Yahoo! leagues than he currently is (31 percent).
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
about 1 month ago
Playing their first game since losing Evan Mobley to a strained calf, Mitchell and the Cavaliers flipped the switch during the third quarter. He knocked down two three-pointers and shot 3-of-6 from the field in the frame, and the Cavs outscored the Lakers by a 42-22 margin. As a result, Mitchell and the other Cavaliers’ starters didn’t play much in the fourth quarter in a game they won by 30. Cleveland hits the road for its final two games of Week 15, starting with the Suns on Friday.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Hunter will return from a two-game absence on Wednesday as the Cavaliers take on the Lakers. The veteran forward has had a down season compared to the previous one, but is still a capable scorer off the bench. The Cavaliers are currently riding a four-game win streak, and with Hunter healthy, they should be in a stronger position to extend their run to five games.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 1 month ago
Merrill is back after missing time due to a hand injury and for personal reasons. He’ll move into the starting lineup, filling the void left by the injured Evan Mobley. Cleveland’s other four starters are unchanged from Monday’s win over the Magic.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Small Forward • #12
about 2 months ago
Hunter has missed Cleveland’s last two games, but he is expected to return to take on Los Angeles. However, with Sam Merrill (illness) also probable, and Jaylon Tyson playing well, Hunter will likely continue to play a role off the bench that won’t be large enough for him to make an impact for fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Merrill has missed the last six games with a hand injury, but is poised to make his return Wednesday against the Lakers. The 29-year-old shooting guard could be more involved in small-ball lineups with Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (calf) sidelined.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Mobley suffered a calf injury in Monday’s game against the Magic. A Tuesday MRI revealed a left calf strain. The 24-year-old center is set to miss the next 1-3 weeks before he’s re-evaluated. Dean Wade should continue to start for Cleveland with Mobley sidelined and every Cavaliers starter should see a boost in usage.
Source: Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Tyson got the start on Monday and logged another productive line. The sophomore wing’s double-digit scoring performance marked his ninth in a row, as he used a nice combination of three-point shooting, two-point shots, and free throws to extend his streak. Tyson also recorded four assists for the sixth straight game, and came up just one board shy of his second double-double of January. His well-rounded effort on Monday should leave some fantasy managers happy.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
about 2 months ago
Mobley followed an inefficient 13-point showing against the Magic on Saturday with a much better overall performance in Monday’s rematch. He shot the ball well, leading him to finish as one of two Cavaliers players to score at least 20 points. Additionally, his solid work on the glass left him just shy of a double-double. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year added a couple of blocks on defense and even chipped in a three-pointer on the end, giving him a fine fantasy basketball performance altogether. He’ll have a chance to put together another good stat line on Wednesday against the Lakers.