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CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
about 15 hours ago
Tyson is on track to return Tuesday night after sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Mavericks with a sore left ankle. He’ll provide added depth on the wing, but it may not be enough to affect fantasy basketball with Max Strus available and Sam Merrill possibly returning from a hamstring injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 15 hours ago
Merrill has missed the last two games with tightness in his left hamstring. Keon Ellis moved into the starting lineup in his absence and may continue to do so. However, Max Strus (foot) made his season debut on Sunday and played extremely well. Ultimately, he may be the fifth starter once the Cavaliers are back to full strength.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 15 hours ago
Porter strained his left groin during Friday’s win over the Mavericks in Dallas. While his absence leaves the Cavaliers down an option at the point guard position, they should have enough depth to compensate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard • #
about 15 hours ago
Sunday’s loss to the Mavericks was the fifth game that Proctor has missed since suffering a strained right quad. He’ll miss at least three more games before being re-evaluated, but this does not affect fantasy basketball due to Cleveland’s point guard depth.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Center • #31
about 15 hours 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 • Small Forward • #1
1 day ago
Sunday was Strus’s first appearance of the season, and the Cavaliers’ guard looked incredibly sharp. He hit three three-pointers in his first stint on the floor and finished with 24 points. Strus played 22 minutes, and it isn’t difficult to envision his playing time increasing at some point during the fantasy playoff weeks. Cleveland has been without Sam Merrill recently, so getting Strus back is a big deal, even with Sunday’s defeat.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
1 day ago
Mobley finished Sunday’s defeat with his second double-double in three games and 21st of the season, and he’s blocked multiple shots in four of his last five games. Interestingly, Jarrett Allen’s absence has not given Mobley’s fantasy value the boost many hoped for. Mobley has provided eighth-round value over his last five games; shooting 43.5 percent from the foul line doesn’t help.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
1 day ago
Mitchell made some history on Sunday, surpassing the 15,000-point mark for his NBA career. He’s the fifth player to accomplish that feat amongst players entering the league in 2017. Fantasy managers will also be pleased with the 11 assists, the most in a game for Mitchell since January 16, with this being his third game of the season with at least ten helpers. The Cavaliers play three games in Week 21, starting with the Bucks on Tuesday.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
2 days ago
Tyson will miss Sunday’s game with a sore left ankle, freeing up minutes on the wing among the Cavaliers’ reserves. While Max Strus (foot) is available for the first time this season, his playing time is likely to be limited. Nae’Qwan Tomlin may pick up additional minutes off the bench, but he is not worth the risk in most leagues.
Source: Ethan Sands
CLE • Small Forward • #1
2 days ago
For the first time this season, Strus is available to play. While no specifics have been provided on a minutes limit, fantasy managers should not expect him to take on a full workload in his first few games back. Sam Merrill (hamstring) is out, so Strus can take on some of those minutes.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
3 days ago
Tyson is dealing with a sore ankle, casting some doubt on his availability for Sunday’s game. While Max Strus (foot) is on track to make his season debut, the Cavaliers won’t have Sam Merrill (hamstring) for Sunday’s game. If Tyson can play, he may pick up a few more minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #1
3 days ago
Strus is on track to make his season debut on Sunday. While he’ll provide shooting, especially with Sam Merrill (hamstring) out, fantasy managers should expect Strus’ playing time to be limited in his first few games back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard • #
3 days ago
Proctor is out for a fifth consecutive game with a quad injury. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as James Harden and Dennis Schröder remain atop the point guard rotation, and Donovan Mitchell will spend some time on the ball as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard • #9
3 days ago
Porter is out with a strained groin, and the injury may cost him multiple games. While his absence alone doesn’t affect fantasy basketball, it does leave the Cavaliers down another option on the perimeter. James Harden and Dennis Schröder will continue to handle point guard duties, as they do when Porter is healthy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 days ago
Merrill will miss a second straight game with left hamstring tightness. Keon Ellis moved into the starting lineup on Friday and should retain that role, which raises his fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
3 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 • Power Forward • #4
3 days ago
Mobley had an excellent night at the office in Dallas, except for the foul shooting. The Cavaliers’ forward/center shot 80 percent from the field and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Dallas potentially having Daniel Gafford for Sunday’s rematch could make things a bit more challenging for Mobley, but it would be unsurprising if he had a big day to end Week 20.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
3 days ago
Mitchell and the Cavaliers took care of business early on Friday, allowing him to watch a good chunk of the fourth quarter from the bench. After shooting 13-of-35 from the field in his two prior appearances, the Cavaliers’ guard was far more efficient in scoring his points. Add in the eight assists, and Friday was a good night for managers who have Mitchell on their rosters. Cleveland hosts Dallas on Sunday to end Week 20, so he could be in for another good night.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #23
4 days ago
The Cavaliers won’t have Sam Merrill for Friday’s game, as he has been ruled out due to hamstring tightness. Ellis will move into the starting lineup, giving his short-term fantasy value a boost. Jaylon Tyson’s playing time may increase, but he misses out on the fantasy value increase that would have come if he were allowed to start.
Source: NBA Lineups
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
4 days ago
Merrill was added to the injury report on Friday afternoon due to tightness in his left hamstring, and now he’s officially out. Keon Ellis will move into the starting lineup, which raises his fantasy ceiling. Ellis is worth streaming in deep leagues.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
4 days ago
Merrill is dealing with left hamstring tightness, and it could keep him sidelined against Dallas. If Merrill is ultimately ruled out, more playing time could be available for Jaylon Tyson and Keon Ellis.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard • #
5 days ago
Proctor’s continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as he had fallen behind Dennis Schröder and Craig Porter Jr. even before the injury. Proctor should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
5 days 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 • Power Forward • #4
5 days ago
The lone negative for Mobley managers on Wednesday was his foul shooting, as he made two of seven attempts. The double-double was his second of March, and he’s totaled eight blocked shots in his last three games. With Mobley shooting 56.4 percent from the line since the All-Star break, his fantasy value has slipped by multiple rounds. The season-long value remains fine, but fantasy managers heading into their playoff matchups will need more moving forward.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
5 days ago
After shooting 4-of-11 from the field in Monday’s win over the 76ers, Mitchell was made to work hard for his offense on Wednesday. While he finished with 25 points, the seven-time All-Star needed 24 attempts to do it. The rebounds and assists will be useful to fantasy managers, but they were likely hoping to get a more efficient version of Mitchell.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
5 days ago
Harden was excellent in a losing effort on Wednesday, recording his first 30-point game since being traded to Cleveland. He didn’t record any defensive stats, but most fantasy managers don’t look to The Beard for consistent production in steals or blocked shots. The Cavaliers end their week with two games against the Mavericks, which could be good news for those who have Harden on their rosters.
CLE • Small Forward • #1
6 days ago
Strus’ rehab will continue with the Cavaliers’ G League affiliate. Strus was able to participate in practice last week, so this is likely just an opportunity to get him more reps while the Cavs play a game in Orlando. Strus could return for one of their two games against the Mavericks this weekend, though his role will likely be limited.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Point Guard • #
7 days ago
Proctor will miss a third straight game with this quad injury, though he didn’t see the floor at all in his last two available games anyway. His continued absence won’t alter Cleveland’s rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Center • #31
7 days 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 • Shooting Guard • #23
8 days ago
Ellis entered Monday’s game having totaled 11 points on 4-of-11 shooting in his previous three appearances. The Cavaliers guard had his most productive night since joining the team via trade, with the 19 points being the most in a game for Ellis since a 21-point effort against the Mavericks as a member of the Kings. While Monday’s performance was excellent, Ellis is more valuable to the Cavaliers than to fantasy managers given his current role.