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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter puts up 14/7/2/2/1 line off bench
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 3:52 PM
De'Andre Hunter provided a boost off the bench with 14 points (6-of-15 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer against the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: Hunter didn't move into the starting unit in place of Evan Mobley, who got a rest night on Thursday, but he did end up providing value off the bench. After playing 22-23 minutes over Cleveland's three previous games, Hunter played 31 minutes against San Antonio, which allowed him to have one of his best rebounding performances as a Cavalier and set a new high for steals since being traded to Cleveland. The bar wasn't high, but it was a nice bonus for a player that typically doesn't contribute many defensive stats despite being known as a strong defender. |
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Max Strus Max Strus chips in 18/4/3 line with four triples
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 3:48 PM
Max Strus lit up the Spurs with 18 points (7-of-10 FGs), four rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers on Thursday.
Analysis: Cleveland has been rotating members of its âcore fourâ to get rest nights, which has opened the door for Strus to take on a larger role offensively. He was quiet over their last three games, but he was able to provide a scoring punch on Thursday. Coming off the best season of his career, Strus has quietly been better in a smaller role. His minutes, points and assists are all down, but his three-pointers are about the same, and his shooting percentages have improved. They're too deep for him to need to play 32 minutes per game again, but it should give them confidence in him heading into the postseason. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell records 25/8/14 line vs. Spurs
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 3:43 PM
Donovan Mitchell lit up the Spurs with 25 points (8-of-18 FGs), eight rebounds, 14 assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers on Thursday.
Analysis: It has been a rough few weeks for Mitchell, and there was plenty of concern about both him and the Cavaliers as a team. Despite their incredible season, they just had a four-game losing streak. Since then, they've won three games in a row, and Mitchell was back to playing at an elite level in this one. His 14 dimes were a new season-high, eclipsing his 11 assists that he had in a game last week. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so keep an eye on Friday's injury report to see if Mitchell gets the night off. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen scores 27 points in second half
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 3:39 PM
Jarrett Allen led the Cavaliers with 29 points (10-of-11 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), 16 rebounds, one steal and one block in a 124-116 win over the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: 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 such a favorable matchup often. |
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Dean Wade CLE starting Garland, Mitchell, Strus, Wade, Allen
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 12:22 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen will start against the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: With Evan Mobley (rest) getting a night off, Wade will fill out the open spot in the starting unit. He should see a bump in minutes, but he isn't typically an impactful player in fantasy basketball. De'Andre Hunter should end up taking on a larger reserve role with both Mobley and Ty Jerome (knee) sidelined. |
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Ty Jerome Ty Jerome (knee) ruled out against San Antonio
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 11:59 AM
Danny Cunningham
Ty Jerome (knee) has been ruled out against the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: Head coach Kenny Atkinson indicated shortly before the official announcement that he wasn't expecting Jerome to play. De'Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill figure to feature more prominently in the rotation with Jerome sidelined. |
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Ty Jerome Ty Jerome (knee) not expected to play vs. Spurs
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 11:32 AM
Danny Cunningham
Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said it's ânot looking that wayâ when asked about Ty Jerome (knee) playing against the Spurs on Thursday.
Analysis: Jerome is still questionable on the injury report, but it appears that he will miss Thursday's game. Atkinson said he doesn't think it's a long-term issue, so there is a chance he plays on Friday in Detroit. De'Andre Hunter and Sam Merrill should see extra shots and minutes with Jerome likely out. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley, Jaylon Tyson out Thursday vs. SAS
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 11:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Mobley (rest) and Jaylon Tyson (knee) are out for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: The Cavaliers are in firm control of the top spot in the East and have taken opportunities to rest members of their âcore fourâ occasionally. Mobley will sit out Thursday's game, and his absence coincides with Donovan Mitchell's return after not playing on Tuesday. De'Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade are four options to fill the void left by Mobley, with Hunter offering the highest upside. As for Tyson, his continued absence does not impact the Cavaliers' rotation. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (groin) absent from injury report
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 11:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (groin) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Mitchell is back after sitting out Tuesday's win over the Trail Blazers. Sam Merrill replaced him in the starting lineup, but Spida's return does not automatically mean he's headed to the bench. Evan Mobley (rest) is out, so Merrill, along with De'Andre Hunter, Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade, could be among the options to start. |
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Ty Jerome Ty Jerome (knee) questionable Thursday vs. SAS
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 11:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ty Jerome (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Jerome has reached double figures in seven straight games, most recently scoring 25 points in Tuesday's win over the Trail Blazers. With Donovan Mitchell (groin) available for Thursday's game, the Cavaliers would be covered on the perimeter if Jerome does not play. |
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Ty Jerome Ty Jerome contributes 25 points, four triples
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 6:27 PM
Ty Jerome recorded 25 points (9-of-15 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in 21 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Donovan Mitchell's absence from Tuesday's game may not have pushed Jerome into the starting lineup, but it did mean more opportunities to shine. The reserve guard has scored 20 points or more in 11 games, five more than his first five NBA seasons combined. Jerome may not be among the leading vote-getters for Sixth Man of the Year, but his progress in Cleveland cannot be denied. Rostered in 22 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he is worth streaming on nights when one of the Cavaliers' two starting guards is unavailable. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley posts 21/12/4/0/4 line vs. Portland
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 6:26 PM
Evan Mobley tallied 21 points (8-of-15 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 12 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 32 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Mobley matched his season-high in blocks on Tuesday, and he's recorded multiple rejections in three straight games for the first time since mid-February. Over the past two weeks, the Cavaliers' big man has been a top-30 player in nine-cat formats. While Jarrett Allen (14 points, nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes) continues to provide reliable fantasy value, Mobley has emerged as the team's top frontcourt option this season. And that won't change anytime soon. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland drops 27 points, eight assists
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 6:25 PM
Darius Garland amassed 27 points (11-of-19 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 33 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Garland shouldered more of the scoring workload on Tuesday due to Donovan Mitchell being out. The good news for those with the point guard rostered is that the lineup change did not negatively impact his efficiency. Garland shot over 50 percent from the field and finished with a 2-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Over the past month, he has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. Garland managers' only concern is the occasional rest day, especially with Cleveland scheduled to play a Thursday/Friday back-to-back. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill hits four three-pointers in spot start
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 6:25 PM
Sam Merrill accounted for 14 points (5-of-7 FGs), two rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in 29 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: The Cavaliers held out Donovan Mitchell (groin) on Tuesday, resulting in Merrill joining the starting lineup. As expected, he provided solid value in the points and three-point categories, and the few managers who streamed Merrill aren't complaining about the three assists, either. Primarily a three-point shooter, Merrill's production has not been good enough to make him a player worth streaming on most nights, even when Cleveland is down a starter. But give him credit for a solid performance in Portland. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (groin) ruled out vs. Portland
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 2:35 PM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (groin) has been ruled out against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Mitchell will get a night off to manage this groin injury that caused him to miss a couple games this month. Isaac Okoro started that game, but he isn't a player that is worth streaming in shallow leagues. De'Andre Hunter should see extra minutes off the bench with Mitchell out. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland records complete stat line vs. Utah
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 12:07 PM
Darius Garland finished Sunday's win over the Jazz with 12 points (4-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in 26 minutes.
Analysis: Garland struggled with his shot on Sunday, but that did not prevent him from recording a complete stat line against the Jazz. Having scored 19 points or less in four straight and five of his last seven outings, the Cavaliers guard has been a fifth-round player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Garland's game isn't solely about scoring, so his fantasy value remains high despite the recent downtick in points. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell logs 21 minutes in blowout win
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 12:07 PM
Donovan Mitchell accounted for 16 points (5-of-13 FGs, 6-of-9 FTs), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 21 minutes in Sunday's win over the Jazz.
Analysis: Cleveland won Sunday's game by outscoring Utah 37-19 in the third quarter, but Mitchell was only needed for 21 minutes. That may be the most significant concern for fantasy managers still competing in their leagues. Cleveland has a comfortable lead in the Eastern Conference. While the team still has the opportunity to claim the NBA's best record, it may prioritize getting its key players additional rest ahead of the postseason. The Cavaliers play four games during Week 21, but a midweek back-to-back could limit Mitchell to three appearances. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen leads Cavaliers with 18 points
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 12:06 PM
Jarrett Allen shot 8-of-11 from the field and 2-of-5 from the foul line in Sunday's win over the Jazz, scoring 18 points with six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 26 minutes.
Analysis: 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. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley has double-double in loss to Suns
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 6:17 PM
Evan Mobley had 16 points (7-of-14 FGs), 12 rebounds, five assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers against the Suns on Friday.
Analysis: Mobley's excellent season continued Friday despite the Cavaliers hitting a bit of a speed bump having now lost four games in a row. The 23-year-old center was still able to have a double-double, though he was hardly efficient on offensive with 16 points on 14 shots. He was a factor on the defensive end with a steal and two blocks. The main concern for fantasy managers will be if the Cavaliers elect to rest Mobley at all during the fantasy playoffs. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell has seven points in loss to Suns
Fri, Mar 21, 2025, 6:15 PM
Donovan Mitchell had seven points (2-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, three assists and two steals against the Suns on Friday.
Analysis: Mitchell's seven points were a season-low and just the second time he failed to reach double-digits. The other occasion was back on January 16 when he scored eight points against the Thunder. Stars are allowed to have off-nights, but it's difficult to sugarcoat this one. Mitchell went 2-of-18 from the floor including 0-of-8 from behind the three-point line. He'll look to bounce back Sunday against the Jazz. |
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