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CLE • Center • #31
3 days ago
Cleveland’s “twin towers” dominated the glass on Friday, with Allen and Evan Mobley (18/10/3/1/1) combining to grab 24 rebounds. Twelve of those boards were on the offensive end of the floor, and Cleveland grabbed 25 offensive rebounds as a team. Since returning to the lineup after missing two games with a fractured finger, Allen has totaled 40 points, 24 rebounds, four assists, five steals and four blocked shots. Mobley will be the focal point in the frontcourt for Cleveland, but that doesn’t eliminate Allen’s fantasy value.
CLE • Center • #31
5 days 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 • Center • #31
5 days 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 • Center • #31
6 days 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 • Center • #31
8 days 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 • Center • #31
9 days 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 • Center • #31
10 days ago
Allen, who suffered a non-displaced fracture of his left ring finger during Wednesday’s loss to the Celtics, will miss at least one game. Dean Wade and Larry Nance Jr. are potential replacements in the starting lineup, with Kenny Atkinson’s choice being worthy of streaming consideration in deep leagues. Also, only having one big on the floor to start may raise Evan Mobley’s fantasy ceiling.
Source: Spencer Davies
CLE • Center • #31
11 days ago
Allen was limited to 25 minutes on Wednesday, and the finger injury was a factor. X-rays of the finger on Thursday revealed a non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx, and Allen is considered questionable for Friday’s game against the Raptors. If he’s unable to play, Dean Wade and Larry Nance are candidates to move into the starting lineup.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Center • #31
14 days ago
Allen’s usage has flip-flopped each game this year; every other game, he has scored at least 20 points. However, the big man still has yet to record a double-double this season, though if this game was closer, he may have played long enough to reach that mark. Allen will continue to be one of the more reliable players in fantasy basketball throughout the year. Next up is a trip to Boston, where a matchup against Neemias Queta should provide Allen an opportunity to get a double-double.
CLE • Center • #31
15 days ago
Allen has gotten off to a slow start offensively, at least against the teams with postseason ambitions. While he did score 22 points in Friday’s win over the Nets, the Cavaliers’ starting center totaled 12 in games against the Knicks and Bucks. However, Allen’s 11 boards on Sunday matched his total from the first two games. While his ceiling makes Allen a middle-round player in standard leagues, especially with Cleveland continuing to emphasize Evan Mobley, he still offers a safe floor.
CLE • Center • #31
6 months ago
After scoring 12 points or more in the first three games of this series, Allen was a shell of himself in Games 4 and 5. While more effective as a scorer in Game 5, the Cavaliers’ center’s impact was once again muted as the East’s top seed watched its season end. That’s an unfortunate conclusion for Allen, who matched his Yahoo! ADP (53) in nine-cat formats during the regular season, according to Basketball Monster. While he was a sixth-round player in eight-cat formats, Allen’s value taking a hit due to Evan Mobley’s emergence was unsurprising. He may not come off the board within the first 50 picks in most drafts next fall, but Allen should remain a dependable option for fantasy managers needing a center.
CLE • Center • #31
6 months ago
Coming off two straight double-doubles, Allen was rendered ineffective in Sunday’s blowout loss. He was on the floor for 20 minutes, but he set a new season-low for rebounds and missed his only shot attempt. It was a game to forget for both Allen and the Cavaliers, and they’ll only have one day off before Game 5 on Tuesday. They’ll look to get back on track and keep their season alive with the series shifting back to Cleveland.
CLE • Center • #31
6 months ago
Allen has double-doubles in his last two outings, grabbing 12 rebounds in Games 2 and 3. With frontcourt sidekick Evan Mobley returning to the lineup after missing Game 2 with a sprained ankle, Allen had a little more room to do what he needed offensively on Friday. The Cavaliers will look to even the series at two games apiece when they visit the Pacers in Game 4 on Sunday.
CLE • Center • #31
7 months ago
After only missing one shot in a Game 3 blowout win, Allen and the Cavs were even better in the series-clinching victory. They went from winning by 37 to winning by 55, and Allen was perfect from the floor and the free throw line. He also tied the franchise record for steals. What made things more impressive was that he did most of that in the first half as he entered the break with 12 points, 11 rebounds and six swipes. If the score wasn’t so lopsided, this could’ve been a truly special performance for him, though his dominance was the reason for the blowout. He’ll look to carry this into the next round.
CLE • Center • #31
7 months ago
Playing without Darius Garland (toe), the Cavaliers impressively took care of business in Game 3. And Allen had a lot to do with the team’s start, making all four of his shots in the first quarter. He would finish one rebound shy of a double-double as Cleveland handed Miami its third-worst playoff defeat in franchise history. Allen and the Cavaliers will go for the sweep on Monday.
CLE • Center • #31
7 months ago
While Cleveland’s perimeter attack will grab the headlines due to their offensive production, the frontcourt did its job as rebounders and defenders in Game 1. Allen recorded a complete stat line, which included a double-double, while Evan Mobley added seven rebounds along with nine points, one assist and one three-pointer. Allen may be the most overlooked member of the “core four,” but his production as an efficient finisher who also rebounds and defends is essential. The Cavaliers will look to extend their series lead in Game 2 on Wednesday.
CLE • Center • #31
7 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 • Center • #31
8 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 • Center • #31
8 months ago
Allen and the Cavaliers started slowly on Sunday, but a 37-19 third quarter was enough to put the game in the bag. And this was a much-needed effort from Allen, who scored 24 points in the previous three games. While the recent downtick in scoring hasn’t helped, foul shooting has been the more impactful issue for Allen recently. Ranked outside the top 100 in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, the Cavaliers post is an ice cold 58.3 percent from the foul line in that stretch. Sunday’s 2-of-5 effort won’t help, but fantasy managers will take Allen’s overall stat line.
CLE • Center • #31
8 months ago
With Evan Mobley, Allen’s running mate in the backcourt, sidelined with a foot injury, Allen was able to step up and deliver a strong double-double. This was Allen’s third 20-point double-double in Cleveland’s last seven games. The main limitation for him in fantasy basketball has been a bunch of lopsided scores. Cavs fans won’t be upset by that at all, but fantasy managers have had to deal with limited production at times. Though they didn’t get the win, that wasn’t the case on Sunday. Cleveland has a four-game week coming up that will start in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
CLE • Center • #31
8 months ago
Playing against the team that drafted him, Allen absolutely dominated down low. This was his third 20-point double-double of 2025, with two of those coming during Cleveland’s last five games. Allen did a lot of his scoring at the free throw line as he shot a season-high 11 times from the charity stripe. He won’t always be be part of Cleveland’s offense like he was in this game, but he saw extra opportunities with Donovan Mitchell (groin) sidelined. They have two more games this week, with a trip to Memphis on Friday up next.
CLE • Center • #31
8 months ago
Allen’s double-double was his third in his last four games. The 26-year-old center was an absolute monster on the defensive end with five steals and a block against the Hornets Friday. Allen has made 15 consecutive free throws over his last five games, which only adds to his fantasy value. He’s provided sixth-round fantasy value on the season.
CLE • Center • #31
8 months ago
With sidekick Evan Mobley (rest) getting the night off, Allen produced a masterclass in the Windy City. The 17 rebounds were three shy of his season-high, and this was the Cavaliers center’s third game with at least 20 points and 15 rebounds. With Cleveland hosting Miami on Wednesday, it’s possible that Allen and Mobley will switch roles, with the former getting a night off. If so, Jarrett would still have two more opportunities to play during Week 18.
CLE • Center • #31
8 months ago
Allen provided a modest point total on Sunday, but the Cavaliers center finished with his 33rd double-double. Allen’s fantasy value has taken a hit since the All-Star break, as he has only been an 11th-round player in eight-cat formats. However, while Evan Mobley continues to emerge as an elite option on both ends of the floor, Allen’s fantasy value has not fallen off a cliff. A sixth-round player for the season, he can crack the top-50 before the season concludes.