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CLE • Point Guard • #9
about 12 hours 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
CLE • Small Forward • #12
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
2 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
3 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
4 days ago
Just two days after dropping 36 points on the Magic in a win, Mitchell torched Orlando again on Monday. Efficient shooting, great three-point production, and lots of work at the charity stripe led the veteran shooting guard to his fifth 40-point game of the season. He also led all Cleveland starters in assists, as the Cavs put together their fourth straight win. Mitchell has been sensational all season long in what’s been, statistically, his most productive season as a pro. He’ll face the Lakers and then the Suns to close out January.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
4 days ago
Hunter will miss a second consecutive game as he deals with a sore right knee. Rookie Tyrese Proctor saw his playing time increase in Saturday’s win over Orlando, and that should be the case on Monday as well. However, he should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #10
4 days ago
Garland has already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Magic, but was on the floor earlier in the day, according to Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, who also declined to comment on whether or not Garland will play in Cleveland’s upcoming five-game west coast road trip. The seventh-year pro has had a tough time staying healthy this season, having only appeared in 26 games thus far. Yet his return to the floor is noteworthy and could be seen as encouraging news for fantasy basketball managers.
Source: Danny Cunningham
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
5 days ago
Merrill came into the day questionable after missing five straight games with a hand injury, but he’ll ultimately be ruled out due to personal reasons. His absence will mean more playing time for Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
5 days ago
Merrill has missed Cleveland’s last five games with a right hand injury. His absence has created more opportunities for Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade, with the former being part of the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Small Forward • #12
5 days ago
Hunter did not play in Saturday’s win over the Magic, with his absence factoring into rookie Tyrese Proctor picking up rotation minutes off the bench. Even if Hunter remains out, Proctor should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
6 days ago
Mitchell topped 30 points for the second consecutive contest as he hoisted a season-high 30 shot attempts while also dishing out nine assists. It was an impressive all-around effort for the 29-year-old fantasy star as he continues to deliver first-round fantasy value, averaging 29.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.2 blocks through 43 games. The Cavaliers have a rematch against the Magic on Monday before closing out a four-game week with matchups against the Lakers, Suns and Trail Blazers.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
6 days ago
Tyson has been hot-and-cold from a scoring standpoint but he’s scored in double figures in eight consecutive games since January 10. It looked like he was on the verge of a monster performance, supplying 15 first-half points on 5-of-6 shooting, including a perfect 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. He cooled off considerably in the final two quarters, notching just two points. The 23-year-old has made a significant leap this season, morphing into a borderline top-100 overall fantasy contributor.
CLE • Point Guard • #
6 days ago
Proctor was perfect from the floor and came up just a couple points shy of matching his previous season-high mark, despite playing just nine minutes off the bench in this one. The 21-year-old guard has gotten some additional run while Darius Garland (toe) remains sidelined, but he can be safely ignored in most fantasy leagues.
CLE • Small Forward • #12
6 days ago
Hunter was a late addition to the Cavaliers’ injury report, and now he’s officially out. Cleveland’s bench rotation takes a hit, but this won’t significantly affect fantasy basketball. Nae’Qwan Tomlin may pick up a few more minutes, but there’s no need to stream him.
Source: Chris Fedor
CLE • Small Forward • #12
6 days ago
Hunter is a late addition to the injury report, with Saturday’s game scheduled to tip off at 7 PM Eastern. His availability does not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball, even with Sam Merrill being out. There may be a few more minutes for Nae’Qwan Tomlin, but he should not be streamed when coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
7 days ago
Merrill is set to miss his fifth consecutive game with a hand injury. Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade should remain in the starting lineup with Merrill out while De’Andre Hunter continues to occupy a bench role.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #24
7 days ago
Tyson continues to provide strong value as a starter for Cleveland. Darius Garland (toe) and Sam Merrill (hand) remained out, which allowed Tyson to remain in his role. Over his last four games, Tyson has averaged 21.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.3 triples while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor. Next up for the Cavs is a trip to Orlando on Saturday, and Tyson will look to remain productive while playing big minutes.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
7 days ago
Mobley had a rough stretch as a rebounder earlier this month, but the last two games have shown that won’t continue. He recorded his second straight double-double and matched his season high for both points and assists. Mobley has had a strong season overall, though his points, rebounds and shooting percentages are down from last season. He’ll look to stay hot in Orlando on Saturday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
7 days ago
Mitchell had a few rough performances in a row entering this game. After two poor shooting nights, he had eight turnovers against the Hornets on Wednesday. This outing was closer to his high-level production that we’re accustomed to getting. He led the team in scoring and had his fifth 30-point outing of the month. This was the first night of a back-to-back, and he’ll look to stay hot in Orlando on Saturday.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
8 days ago
This will be a fourth straight absence for Merrill, who has been in and out of the starting lineup when available. Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade should remain the starters for Cleveland with Merrill still out, while De’Andre Hunter should continue to fill out big minutes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Power Forward • #4
9 days ago
Not only did Mobley record his 16th double-double, but he also matched his season-high with 14 rebounds. Add in the steals and blocks, and this was a good night for Mobley managers, even with the limited scoring. Over the past two weeks, Mobley has offered top-20 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The Cavaliers return home to host the Kings on Friday.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
9 days ago
Mitchell and the Cavaliers were coasting through the first half of Wednesday’s game, but they were unable to close out the Hornets until the final seconds. With Darius Garland (toe) out, the Cavaliers have to rely more on Mitchell as a playmaker instead of just looking to him for scoring. He’s recorded six assists or more in three of his last four games, and that should be a common occurrence while Garland is out.