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CLE • Center • #31
3 days ago
On the heels of a 16-point, eight-rebound performance against the Hawks on Wednesday, Allen won’t take the floor in Friday’s rematch. The veteran forward remains an important piece for Cleveland in the middle, thanks to his ability to impact the interior on both ends of the floor. In his absence, Evan Mobley could see more minutes at center, and perhaps someone such as Larry Nance Jr. could find his way into the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
7 days ago
The Cavaliers have games on Sunday and Monday, so some key contributors will sit out for injury management reasons. Allen and Mobley not playing against the Pacers frees up minutes for Thomas Bryant and Nae’Qwan Tomlin. While streaming either comes with considerable risk, playing time should not be a concern.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
11 days ago
Allen sat the first leg of this back-to-back, but he was able to lead the Cavaliers in scoring in his return to the lineup. All 18 of his points came before halftime, and he didn’t end up seeing the floor much after the break. This was an ugly loss for the Cavs that was somewhat redeemed on the scoreboard during the fourth quarter. Allen only played 19 minutes in this game after playing 18 in his return on Friday, though both games were blowouts. He’ll likely continue to have his minutes managed in Golden State on Thursday.
CLE • Center • #31
12 days ago
Allen sat out on Monday, which was the first leg of a back-to-back. He’ll return to take on Los Angeles, though with Sam Merrill (hamstring) sidelined, Keon Ellis could remain in the starting unit for a second straight game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
14 days ago
Monday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Cavaliers, who visit the Lakers on Tuesday. As a result, it makes sense that Allen would sit on Monday for injury management reasons. Evan Mobley will shift to the center position, with Keon Ellis being a potential replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
15 days ago
Friday’s game was the first for Allen since March 3, so his playing time was limited. He made the most of his opportunities, putting up a double-double in just 18 minutes on the floor. The version of the Cavaliers that played against the Heat is capable of making noise in the playoffs, and Allen can be a productive option for fantasy managers in these final weeks of the regular season.
CLE • Center • #31
16 days ago
Allen will be back after missing the last 10 games with knee tendinitis. He’ll start, which will push Keon Ellis to the bench, though he should continue to play a large role as a reserve. The rest of the starters will remain the same as they look to avenge Wednesday’s loss to Miami.
Source: Serena Winters
CLE • Center • #31
16 days ago
Allen is on track to take the court for the first time since March 3. If he’s ultimately cleared, Allen could be on a minutes restriction, but his return will lower Evan Mobley’s fantasy ceiling. Guys like Max Strus and Jaylon Tyson could see a reduction in playing time, too.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
17 days ago
Due to tendonitis in his right knee, Allen has not appeared in a game since March 3. Allen’s absence has shifted Evan Mobley from power forward to center, raising his fantasy ceiling. If Allen remains out, Max Strus could move into the starting lineup because Dean Wade is unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
20 days ago
Allen last appeared in a game on March 3, and that won’t change on Tuesday. Evan Mobley’s fantasy ceiling has been raised with him being the lone big man in the Cavaliers’ starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
27 days ago
Allen, who has not appeared in a game since March 3, will remain out for all three games of Cleveland’s road trip that begins in Milwaukee on Tuesday. In his absence, the Cavaliers have used Evan Mobley as their starting center, with Keon Ellis being the fifth starter the last two games due to Sam Merrill’s hamstring injury. With Max Strus back from a foot injury, there could come a point when he’s starting instead of Ellis.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Center • #31
29 days ago
Allen’s continued absence means the Cavaliers will continue to use Evan Mobley as their starting center. Also, with Sam Merrill (hamstring) out, Keon Ellis is in line to be the fifth starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
This will be a fourth straight absence for Allen, which has opened the door for Sam Merrill to start in his place. Merrill has been streaky, but he is more than capable of getting hot from deep.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen will miss a third straight game with right knee tendonitis. Sam Merrill has served as the fifth starter, with Evan Mobley shifting from power forward to center. That should remain the case on Wednesday, with Merrill being worth a look in deep leagues where there’s a need for three-point production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen will miss a second straight game, and it’s unclear when he’ll be available to return. Until Allen is back in action, Evan Mobley and Dean Wade should hold things down in Cleveland’s frontcourt with Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson earning extra run. Thomas Bryant could log some extra playing time off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen, a much-improved player since the beginning of February, did not practice on Friday. Due to left knee tendonitis, he won’t be available for Sunday’s contest, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. With Dean Wade (ankle) listed as probable, he may slide into the spot occupied by Allen.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen exited Tuesday’s win over Detroit early, and the injury could cost him a game. Fortunately, the Cavaliers don’t play again until Sunday, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on Allen’s practice availability.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen suffered a right knee injury during the third quarter of Tuesday’s game and is unlikely to return. His absence will likely result in more playing time for Thomas Bryant, especially during periods when Evan Mobley is not on the floor. Allen played 21 minutes before the injury, tallying eight points, three rebounds and one steal.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Center • #31
about 1 month ago
Allen has been excellent over the past month, averaging 21.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.3 blocks per game while shooting nearly 74 percent from the field. While the foul line has been an issue during this run, with the Cavaliers’ center making 67.1 percent of his attempts, fantasy managers can absorb that hit. While the arrival of James Harden certainly boosted Allen’s value, his play had begun to improve before the Cavaliers shook up their roster. Cleveland visits Brooklyn on Sunday in its final game of Week 18.
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
With Wednesday’s game being the team’s second in as many nights, the Cavaliers were unsurprisingly without Evan Mobley. That, combined with the absences of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, opened things up for Allen offensively, and he took advantage. The 29 points were the most he’s scored in a game in nearly three weeks, having last hit that number in a February 7 win over the Kings. Allen also recorded his fifth straight double-double, continuing to flourish as a fantasy option.
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
Allen continues to flourish, with the double-double being his fourth in as many games and sixth since the Cavaliers acquired James Harden. While Evan Mobley (12/7/1/1 with one three-pointer) being under a minutes limit has been a factor, that doesn’t nullify the work that Allen has done. Since the trade, he has provided top-50 per-game value in nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster, while sitting just outside of that threshold in eight-cat. With the Cavaliers visiting the Bucks on Wednesday, Mobley may sit for injury management reasons. If so, Allen’s fantasy ceiling will be raised.
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
Allen has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the James Harden trade, as he’s been fed the ball consistently. Of course, only one of the five games played since the trade included Allen and Evan Mobley in the lineup, but the former still recorded a double-double in Thursday’s win over the Nets. He put up an even more impressive double-double against the Cavaliers on Friday. Over the past two weeks, Allen has been a top-25 player in nine-cat formats.
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months ago
For the first time since the Cavaliers acquired James Harden, both of their talented post players were in the starting lineup. The good news for Allen managers is that Evan Mobley’s return didn’t keep the center from recording a double-double with three “stocks.” The sample size is just one game against an overmatched opponent, but it bodes well for those hoping to get consistent value from Allen in the fantasy playoffs.
CLE • Center • #31
about 2 months 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 • Center • #31
2 months 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 • Center • #31
2 months 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 • Center • #31
2 months 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.
CLE • Center • #31
2 months 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 • Center • #31
3 months ago
Allen put together a monster double-double effort in his return to Cleveland’s lineup after missing Sunday’s loss to the Pistons due to illness. The 27-year-old big man came up just shy of his sixth 20-point performance of the season as he played a season-high 33 minutes against Indiana’s lackluster frontcourt. He’s delivered eighth-round fantasy value this season, averaging 13.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks through 26 games.
CLE • Center • #31
3 months ago
Upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Tuesday, Allen is officially available for Cleveland’s matchup with the Pacers. His return means that Sam Merrill will be bumped to the bench, with his already-low fantasy ceiling taking a hit.
Source: NBA Injury Report