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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter records 18/7/3/3 line vs. Atlanta
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 3:28 PM
De'Andre Hunter accounted for 18 points (5-of-14 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, three steals and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Hunter, who has been a starter due to Max Strus' absence, is averaging 18.2 points per game, which would be a career-best if he were to sustain it. Of even greater value to category-league managers has been his improved production in other key categories, most notably rebounds and assists. Hunter goes into Week 3 providing top-100 value in eight cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP of 140. Cleveland doesn't play again until Wednesday, so there's no need to add Hunter yet. But he'll be worth a look in a few days, as Cleveland plays three games in the final five days of Week 3. |
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Donovan Mitchell Mitchell (hamstring) torches Hawks, scores 37
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 3:21 PM
Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) amassed 37 points (12-of-21 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and eight three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Mitchell showed no ill effects from the lingering hamstring issue that kept him out of Friday's loss to the Raptors. He played 36 minutes on Sunday and was efficient as a scorer, shooting over 57 percent from the field. Also, Mitchell knocked down a season-high eight three-pointers against the Hawks. As long as the hamstring injury doesn't flare up, Spida will provide excellent fantasy value throughout the season. Lonzo Ball, who started for Mitchell on Friday, played 27 minutes and finished with eight points, six rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers. |
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Larry Nance CLE starts Mitchell, Tyson, Hunter, Nance, Mobley
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 11:27 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, De'Andre Hunter, Larry Nance Jr. and Evan Mobley will start Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: While the Cavaliers get Mitchell back after he missed Friday's loss to the Raptors, they remain without Sam Merrill and Jarrett Allen. Tyson will continue to replace Merrill in the starting lineup, while Nance will start for Allen after Dean Wade received the nod on Friday. Tyson is the better deep-league streaming option, but Nance can also be justified. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hip) downgraded to out Sunday
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 10:35 AM
Serena Winters
Sam Merrill (hip) is out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Merrill will miss a third straight game after suffering a right hip contusion during Monday's win over the Pistons. Jaylon Tyson will remain in the starting lineup, and the second-year wing is worth a look in deeper leagues. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (finger) to remain out Sunday
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 10:32 AM
Serena Winters
Jarrett Allen (finger) is out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: 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. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) to play Sunday
Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 10:29 AM
Brad Rowland
Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said that Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) will âgive it a goâ against the Hawks on Sunday.
Analysis: While Mitchell played through his hamstring issue in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics, he was held out of Friday's loss to the Raptors. Lonzo Ball will be bumped to the bench, Mitchell may not be asked to take on a starter's workload due to his injury. Ball played 26 minutes on Friday and may be asked to initiate more offense again on Sunday. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hip) questionable Sunday vs. Hawks
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 9:54 AM
Sam Merrill (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Merrill is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive game with a right hip contusion. The questionable injury status doesn't give the 29-year-old shooting guard a great chance of being available against the Hawks on Sunday. Jaylon Tyson has started the last two games and posted 18 and 19 points. Tyson is worth a look in deeper formats if Merrill is out again. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (finger) questionable Sunday
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 9:51 AM
Jarrett Allen (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: 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. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) questionable Sunday
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 9:47 AM
Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Mitchell missed Friday's game against the Raptors with a hamstring injury. Now his status for Sunday's game is up in the air given his questionable injury designation. With Darius Garland out and Jarrett Allen (finger) also questionable, Evan Mobley and De'Andre Hunter could be counted on for increased scoring on Sunday. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter has 26 points in loss to Raptors
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 4:58 PM
De'Andre Hunter had 26 points (8-of-18 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, one block and four three-pointers against the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Hunter was one of primary beneficiaries of Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland all missing this game. The 27-year-old small forward played 34 minutes, had 26 points and made four three-pointers, all of which are season-highs at this point for Hunter. He should have some opportunities to step up and have big games when his teammates return from injury because he's still one of the Cavaliers' starting players. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley drops 29 points in loss to Raptors
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 4:51 PM
Evan Mobley had 29 points (11-of-17 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers against the Raptors on Friday.
Analysis: Mobley was set up for fantasy success in this one with the Cavaliers down Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. The 24-year-old center didn't disappoint with a 29-point effort and filling up the rest of the stat sheet. Mobley probably would've had a good game against the Raptors anyway, but he easily hit his ceiling with the Cavaliers shorthanded. |
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Lonzo Ball CLE starts Ball, Tyson, Hunter, Wade, Mobley
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 1:09 PM
Serena Winters
Lonzo Ball, Jaylon Tyson, De'Andre Hunter, Dean Wade and Evan Mobley will start Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Already without Darius Garland (toe), the Cavaliers will not have Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) or Jarrett Allen (finger) for Friday's game. They'll be replaced in the lineup by Ball, who's already rostered in 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and Wade. Both players are worth considering in deep leagues, with Ball being the priority addition. Also worth a look is Craig Porter Jr., as Ball won't be asked to take on a starter's workload. |
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Darius Garland Atkinson: Darius Garland (toe) close to returning
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 12:21 PM
Jackson Flickinger
Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said Friday that Darius Garland (toe) is close to returning to game action.
Analysis: Garland, who underwent toe surgery in the offseason, has yet to appear in a game this season. However, he did recently scrimmage with the Cavaliers' G League affiliate and is âcloseâ to a return. That's great news for Cleveland, as Donovan Mitchell is dealing with a hamstring injury and will not play in Friday's game against the Raptors. Garland still does not have an exact return date, but it's on the horizon based on Atkinson's pregame comments. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (finger) out Friday vs. Toronto
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 11:58 AM
Spencer Davies
Jarrett Allen (finger) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: 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. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) out Friday vs. TOR
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 11:55 AM
Spencer Davies
Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Mitchell underwent treatment on Friday but did not participate in pregame shootaround, and he has now been ruled out. Craig Porter Jr. and Lonzo Ball are available and can assume the primary playmaker responsibilities in Mitchell's absence. Porter may be the starter due to the Cavaliers still limiting Ball's workload, but both will be worth streaming consideration. |
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Chris Livingston Shams: Cavs sign Chris Livingston to two-way deal
Fri, Oct 31, 2025, 10:32 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Cavaliers signed Chris Livingston to a two-way contract.
Analysis: Livingston, the 58th overall pick in the 2023 draft, spent two seasons with the Bucks before being waived late in the preseason. While there's the potential for him to earn a few minutes if Jarrett Allen (finger) misses time, Livingston is unlikely to be in the rotation. There's no need to consider adding him in any fantasy league. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) questionable Friday
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 11:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Mitchell was cleared to play in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics shortly before tipoff and went on to play 32 minutes. He may once again be a game-time decision on Friday, and the Cavaliers will already be without Darius Garland and Sam Merrill. If Mitchell sits, Lonzo Ball and Craig Porter Jr. will have added importance within the Cavs' rotation. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hip) ruled out Friday vs. Toronto
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 11:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (hip) is out for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Merrill will miss a second straight game with a right hip contusion. Jaylon Tyson started Wednesday's loss to the Celtics and had his best game of the season, scoring 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting. Look for Tyson to remain in that role, and he's worth a look in deep leagues where fantasy managers may lack streaming options. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (finger) diagnosed with fracture
Thu, Oct 30, 2025, 10:47 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Jarrett Allen (finger) suffered a non-displaced fracture of his left ring finger during Wednesday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: 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. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley records 19/11/4/1/2 line vs. Celtics
Wed, Oct 29, 2025, 4:15 PM
Evan Mobley amassed 19 points (7-of-19 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Mobley finished Wednesday's loss with a complete stat line, but he and sidekick Jarrett Allen (16/6/1/1/1) were outplayed by the Celtics' tandem of Neemias Queta and Josh Minott. However, while that was disappointing, it doesn't matter much to fantasy managers. Through five games, Mobley has provided third-round value in nine-cat formats, not too far from his Yahoo! ADP of 19. |
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