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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley posts 15/7/4 stat line vs. Milwaukee
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:09 PM
Evan Mobley tallied 15 points (6-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), seven rebounds, and four assists in 27 minutes in Friday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Friday's blowout win was a routine night at the office for the Cavaliers' big men, with Mobley playing 27 minutes and Jarrett Allen (10 points, 10 rebounds, and two steals) playing 25. First-year head coach Kenny Atkinson vowed to unlock Mobley's full potential, and that approach has made the fourth-year big a top-25 player in 9-cat formats. Meanwhile, Allen continues to provide top-50 value starting alongside Mobley. On Saturday, they'll face a Joel Embiid-less 76ers squad to end Week 8. |
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Max Strus Max Strus hits three 3-pointers in season debut
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:09 PM
Max Strus amassed nine points (3-of-8 FGs), two assists, and three 3-pointers in 19 minutes in Friday's win over Milwaukee.
Analysis: For the first time this season, âthe Strus was looseâ on Friday. A fixture in the starting lineup last season, he came off the bench against the Bucks and fired up eight shots (all 3-pointers) in 19 minutes. Once he's no longer restricted, Strus will be most valuable to category league managers needing points and 3-pointers. Plan for him to sit out Saturday's game against the 76ers, as it may be too soon for Strus to play both games of back-to-backs. |
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Dean Wade Dean Wade hits five 3-pointers, scores 15 points
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:08 PM
Dean Wade shot 5-of-6 from the field and 1-of-1 from the foul line in Friday's win over the Bucks, scoring 15 points with five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and four 3-pointers in 21 minutes.
Analysis: Wade started for the injured Isaac Okoro (shoulder) and produced one of his best offensive efforts in Friday's rout. His 15 points were four shy of his season-high, and this was also the second game this season in which he made at least four 3-pointers. Wade's minutes weren't the best, but that had more to do with the game being a blowout than anything else. Wade should get another start on Saturday when the Cavs host Philadelphia. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell leads Cavaliers with 27 points
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 4:07 PM
Donovan Mitchell accounted for 27 points (9-of-15 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), four rebounds, six assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers in 27 minutes in Friday's 124-101 win over Milwaukee.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, not having Damian Lillard in the lineup proved problematic for Milwaukee on Friday. In addition to struggling offensively, all the Bucks could do to slow down Mitchell was get beat to the point where Kenny Atkinson pulled the plug early in the fourth quarter. Spida has provided top-25 per-game value in 9-cat formats, trailing his Yahoo ADP (17) by a few spots. Cleveland ends Week 8 with a home game against the 76ers on Saturday. |
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Dean Wade Cavs start Garland, Mitchell, Wade, Mobley, Allen
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 12:58 PM
NBA Lineups
Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen will start Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Wade moves into the starting lineup with Isaac Okoro sidelined with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder. However, his fantasy value may not receive much of a boost, as Max Strus will make his season debut off the bench. The other four starters are unchanged. |
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Max Strus Max Strus (ankle) to make season debut Friday
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 11:58 AM
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Max Strus (right ankle sprain) will make his season debut on Friday against the Bucks.
Analysis: Strus announced that he was playing on social media, and Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson confirmed this during his pregame media availability. His minutes will be restricted, and how long that lasts will depend on how Strus's body reacts to the stress of playing in actual games. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr., Jaylon Tyson available Friday
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 10:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Craig Porter Jr. (left ankle sprain) and Jaylon Tyson (illness) are off the injury report for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Porter and Tyson will be available for Friday's game, but earning playing time may be difficult for both. The latter has a slightly better chance of playing rotation minutes, as Isaac Okoro (shoulder) is expected to miss a few weeks. However, his absence may be countered by Max Strus returning from an ankle injury, limiting the minutes potentially available to Tyson. |
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Max Strus Max Strus (ankle) questionable vs. Bucks Friday
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 10:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Max Strus (right ankle sprain) is questionable to play against Milwaukee on Friday.
Analysis: Strus was able to practice fully on Wednesday, and now there is a chance that he makes his season debut on the first night of a back-to-back. It's unclear what his role will look like in his first game of the year, but he will eventually return to the starting lineup, which will push Isaac Okoro to the bench. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (shoulder) out at least two weeks
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 6:16 AM
Isaac Okoro (right shoulder AC joint sprain) will miss at least two weeks, according to the team.
Analysis: Okoro sustained the injury during the December 16 game against the Nets. He'll be re-evaluated in two weeks after a series of treatment and rehabilitation. The Cavaliers might be well-positioned to deal with Okoro's injury as Max Strus (ankle) is close to returning and would've bumped Okoro to the bench anyway. |
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Max Strus Max Strus (ankle) practices fully Wednesday
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 8:43 AM
Max Strus (right ankle sprain) practice fully on Wednesday ahead of Thursday's Cavaliers-Bucks matchup.
Analysis: Strus might finally be ready to make his 2024-25 debut after being scratched from his initial target against the Nets on Monday. The Cavs forward's return could bump Isaac Okoro down a notch on the depth chart. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (shoulder) out of practice Wednesday
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 7:10 AM
Isaac Okoro (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday ahead of the Cavaliers Thursday game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Okoro is at risk of missing his third game this month after missing practice with a shoulder injury. He's held down a starting forward spot with Max Strus out, but could be relegated in the near future when the sharpshooter is made active. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen records 12/8/4/2 line in blowout
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 4:30 PM
Jarrett Allen accumulated 12 points (5-of-5 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals in 24 minutes in Monday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: Allen had a solid night at the office, making all five field goal attempts and providing solid value in rebounds, assists, and steals. While he remains a top 50 player in 9-cat formats for the season, Allen's recent decrease in scoring has negatively impacted his value. Averaging 11.5 points per game, he's ranked just outside the top 100 over the past two weeks. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert contributes 19/1/4/2/2 stat line
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 4:29 PM
Caris LeVert amassed 19 points (6-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), one rebound, four assists, two steals, two blocks, and six 3-pointers in 19 minutes in Monday's win over Brooklyn.
Analysis: Cleveland blowing out Brooklyn increased opportunities for some of the team's reserves, notably LeVert and Georges Niang. LeVert's 19 points were three shy of his season-high, and he recorded his first complete stat line (including 3-pointers) since November 13. The six triples were a season-high for LeVert, who entered Monday averaging 1.7 per game. As for Niang, he added 17 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two 3-pointers in 25 minutes. While the stat lines may prompt some to consider adding Niang or LeVert, the nature of Monday's game had much to do with their production. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell tallies 18 points, four steals
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 4:29 PM
Donovan Mitchell shot 6-of-14 from the field and 3-of-4 from the foul line in Monday's 130-101 win over Brooklyn, scoring 18 points with three rebounds, five assists, four steals, and three 3-pointers in 30 minutes.
Analysis: Most of Cleveland's fantasy mainstays recorded modest stat lines in Brooklyn, as the Cavs won the first quarter by a 37-17 margin and never looked back. Mitchell provided solid value in points, assists, steals, and 3-pointers, somewhat compensating for the limited workload. The good news for fantasy managers is that Cleveland plays two more games during Week 8, beginning with the Bucks on Friday. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley scores team-high 21 points in return
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 4:28 PM
Evan Mobley (left ankle sprain) logged 23 minutes in Monday's 130-101 win over Brooklyn, recording a stat line of 21 points (7-of-9 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer.
Analysis: Mobley returned to the Cavaliers lineup on Monday after sitting out Friday's win over the Wizards, pushing Dean Wade (three points, seven rebounds, one steal, one block, and one 3-pointer in 22 minutes) to the bench. The nature of Monday's game meant there was no moment where Cleveland needed to push Mobley, who did not play at all during the fourth quarter. Cleveland's final two games of Week 8, Milwaukee on Friday and Philadelphia the following night, should be more challenging. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) downgraded to out Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 1:35 PM
NBA Injury Report
Craig Porter Jr. (left ankle sprain) is out for Monday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Monday's game, Porter has officially been ruled out. With Darius Garland and Ty Jerome available, Porter wouldn't have many rotation minutes available if he could play. |
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Evan Mobley Cavs start Garland, Mitchell, Okoro, Mobley, Allen
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 1:05 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen will start Monday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: After sitting out Friday's win over the Wizards, Mobley is back in the lineup. His return means Dean Wade will come off the bench, eliminating most of his fantasy value. That's the lone change to the Cavaliers' starting five. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley (ankle) available Monday vs. Nets
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 12:35 PM
Evan Mobley (left ankle sprain) is available for Monday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Mobley rolled his ankle a little over a week ago and missed Friday's game against the Wizards. He should be back without limitations for Monday's game against the Nets. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) questionable for Monday
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 11:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Craig Porter Jr. (left ankle sprain) is questionable for Monday's game against Brooklyn.
Analysis: Porter has been inactive for Cleveland's last four games, with his absence not impacting fantasy basketball. As long as Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland are healthy, Porter won't have many opportunities to produce. |
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Max Strus Max Strus (ankle) ruled out Monday vs. Brooklyn
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 11:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Max Strus (right ankle sprain) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Initially expected to make his season debut on Friday, Strus remains sidelined. Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade have been Kenny Atkinson's preferred choices to fill the void in the starting lineup. The former has been slightly more productive, but both are deep-league options at best. |
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