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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (shoulder) out again vs. Rockets
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 12:45 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (right AC joint sprain) will remain sidelined for Wednesday's game against Houston.
Analysis: This will be a third straight absence for Okoro, which means that Max Strus, Sam Merrill and rookie Jaylon Tyson should be in line for some extra minutes. Tyson logged 15 minutes in their last game, while both Strus and Merrill played 20+. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (wrist) questionable vs. Rockets
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 12:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Caris LeVert (right wrist sprain) is questionable to play against Houston on Wednesday.
Analysis: LeVert got the start in place of Evan Mobley (calf) two games ago, but with both sidelined for their last game, it was Max Strus that slid into the starting lineup. If LeVert misses another game, Strus should be in line for another start. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley (calf) ruled out vs. Houston Wednesday
Tue, Jan 21, 2025, 12:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Mobley (right calf strain) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: This will be a third straight absence for Mobley, with both Caris LeVert (wrist) and Max Strus seeing starts in his place. LeVert is questionable after missing their last game as well, so his status will impact whether or not Strus gets another start. |
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Max Strus Max Strus hits three 3-pointers in spot start
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 12:06 PM
Max Strus shot 3-of-8 from the field in Monday's win over Phoenix, scoring nine points with two rebounds, two assists, one steal, and three 3-pointers in 21 minutes.
Analysis: With Caris LeVert sidelined by a sore right wrist, Strus made his first start of the season on Monday. He provided production in the 3-point category but not much else in an underwhelming individual performance. Strus was a starter last season and offered reliable late-round value in standard leagues. To duplicate that feat for the remainder of this season, he'd likely need to eventually replace Dean Wade (8/5/2 with one 3-pointer in 19 minutes) in the starting lineup. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland tallies 16 points, seven assists
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 12:05 PM
Darius Garland accounted for 16 points (6-of-13 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and three 3-pointers in 25 minutes in Monday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: Garland's streak of games with at least 20 points ended at five on Monday, but the nature of the game factored into his lack of playing time. The good news for fantasy managers is that he provided solid value in assists, steals, and 3-pointers. Garland has offered 3rd-round fantasy value in 8- and 9-cat formats, exceeding his Yahoo ADP (62) by a few rounds. He'll look to continue this run on Wednesday when Cleveland faces Houston. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell torches Suns, scores 33 points
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 12:05 PM
Donovan Mitchell shot 11-of-25 from the field and 7-of-7 from the foul line in Monday's 118-92 win over Phoenix, scoring 33 points with five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 30 minutes.
Analysis: Two days removed from scoring 36 points in a win over Minnesota, Mitchell scored another 33 in Monday's rout of the Suns. He's surpassed the 30-point mark in three of his last four outings, except Thursday's loss to Oklahoma City. Mitchell hasn't threatened 1st-round fantasy value as many managers hoped, but he's been close to a top-25 player in 9-cat formats. Cleveland plays three more games during Week 13, which is good news for fantasy managers. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert (wrist) out vs. Suns Monday
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 7:46 AM
Caris LeVert (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's Cavaliers-Suns game.
Analysis: LeVert's offensive contributions have been up-and-down as of late. He's scored less than four points in five of his previous 10 games. Ty Jerome will likely take on a larger role with LeVert out. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (shoulder) ruled out Monday vs. Suns
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 11:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (right AC joint sprain) is out for Monday's game against Phoenix.
Analysis: Okoro will miss a second straight game, and his availability does not significantly impact fantasy basketball. Max Strus, who continues to work his way back from the ankle injury that delayed the start of his season, should hit the high 20s in minutes played. He can provide points and 3-pointers in that role but is only worth a look in deep leagues. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley (calf) ruled out Monday vs. Phoenix
Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 11:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Mobley (right calf strain) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Mobley will miss a second straight game due to his calf injury, which is now considered a strain (it was described as soreness for Saturday's win against Minnesota). Caris LeVert started against the Timberwolves and was far more impactful defensively, with reserves Georges Niang and Ty Jerome picking up the slack offensively. LeVert should get another start, but fantasy managers should temper their expectations when he plays alongside Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. |
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Caris LeVert Caris LeVert struggles in spot start vs. MIN
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 6:05 PM
Caris LeVert tallied two points (1-of-6 FGs), four rebounds, and three assists in 25 minutes in Saturday's win over Minnesota.
Analysis: With Evan Mobley (calf) sidelined, LeVert was Kenny Atkinson's choice to move into the starting lineup. As has been the case in the past, he again struggled to provide reliable value when starting alongside Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. Georges Niang (15/10/1/1 with three 3-pointers) and Ty Jerome (15/4/4/1 with two 3-pointers) proved more valuable, so that's something for fantasy managers to be mindful of if Mobley misses Monday's game against the Suns. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland tallies 29 points, six assists
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 6:05 PM
Darius Garland finished Saturday's 124-117 win over Minnesota with 29 points (8-of-19 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, and five 3-pointers in 33 minutes.
Analysis: Garland has been on a nice run recently, scoring 20 points or more in five straight games. Over the past two weeks, the Cavaliers point guard has provided 4th-round value in 9-cat formats. While that is slightly behind his season-long value, Garland is one of two Cavs players providing top-50 value over the past two weeks. Cleveland plays four games during Week 13. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell drops 36 points on Timberwolves
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 6:03 PM
Donovan Mitchell shot 12-of-27 from the field and 8-of-9 from the foul line in Saturday's 124-117 win over the Timberwolves, scoring 36 points with eight rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 33 minutes.
Analysis: After having his worst game of the season in Thursday's loss to the Thunder, Mitchell got back on track Saturday night. The 36 points were the most in a game for the Cavaliers guard since November 15, when he torched the Bulls in a 37-point night. Mitchell hasn't been the top 20 fantasy player that many fantasy managers hoped he would be before the season began, but he hasn't been far off. Cleveland plays four games during Week 13, starting with the Suns on Monday. |
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Caris LeVert Cavs start Garland, Mitchell, LeVert, Wade, Allen
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 2:32 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Dean Wade, and Jarrett Allen will start Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: The Cavaliers are without Evan Mobley, who is out due to a sore right calf. He'll be replaced in the starting lineup by LeVert, whose fantasy value may not receive a significant boost. Playing alongside Garland and Mitchell means LeVert has even less time on the ball, limiting his upside. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro out Saturday vs. TWolves
Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 2:02 PM
Cleveland.com
Evan Mobley (right calf soreness) and Isaac Okoro (right AC joint sprain) are out for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: While Okoro still isn't ready to return from his shoulder injury, Mobley will miss a game for the first time since December 13. Mobley's absence could push Max Strus into the starting lineup, with Dean Wade sliding to the power forward position. If so, Strus's fantasy value will receive a welcome boost. Okoro's absence has freed up additional minutes for Sam Merrill. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (shoulder) questionable Saturday
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 12:47 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (right AC joint sprain) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Okoro has appeared in Cleveland's last five games after returning from the AC joint sprain, playing no more than 23 minutes in any of those appearances. Even if Okoro is cleared to play against Minnesota, he's unlikely to do enough to impact fantasy basketball. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley (calf) questionable Saturday vs. MIN
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 12:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Mobley (right calf soreness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Mobley has not missed a game since December 13 against the Wizards. Cleveland started that game with Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro at the forward positions, although Max Strus had not returned from his ankle injury then. If Mobley doesn't play on Saturday, Strus would be the best streaming option, even if he comes off the bench. |
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Ty Jerome Ty Jerome chips in 12/3/4 line off bench vs. OKC
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 5:20 PM
Ty Jerome provided a boost off the bench with 12 points (4-of-5 FGs), three rebounds, four assists and two 3-pointers against the Thunder on Thursday.
Analysis: Following a two-game absence with an illness, Cleveland had their sixth man back in the lineup. He was able to make a solid impact, though it didn't really affect the score at all. Jerome ranks just inside the top-150 while playing 17.6 minutes per game, which is difficult to do. Most of that has come from his efficiency, which was on full display in this game. He'll continue to play a large reserve role for them, but as long as Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell are healthy, he will be a difficult player to roster. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell held to just eight points in loss
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 5:01 PM
Donovan Mitchell struggled on Thursday and finished with just eight points (3-of-15 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one 3-pointer against Oklahoma City.
Analysis: Once again, the Thunder gave Mitchell a lot of trouble. This was his lowest-scoring game of the season, and between their two matchups, he scored a total of 19 points on 6-of-31 shooting. Mitchell has had a strong season overall, though he hasn't been able to replicate his production from last season. He has provided third-round value, which is slightly disappointing for a player drafted in the first half of the second round. The good news is that the only way they play the Thunder again this season is if they face off in the NBA Finals. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland tallies 20/2/9 line in blowout loss
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 4:19 PM
Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 20 points (7-of-10 FGs), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one 3-pointer in a 134-114 loss to the Thunder on Thursday.
Analysis: In a rematch between the top two teams in the league, Garland was the only played that rose to the occasion for Cleveland. He only played 24 minutes because of the lopsided score, but he was able to have a solid, efficient night. This was his fourth straight game with at least 20 points and seven assists, and he will look to keep that streak going in Minnesota on Saturday to close out the week. Garland will certainly be in the conversation to be an All-Star next month, and he showed why in this game, even if he was limited by the blowout. |
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Ty Jerome Ty Jerome (illness) available vs. Oklahoma City
Thu, Jan 16, 2025, 12:32 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ty Jerome (illness) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Jerome will be back after a two-game absence with this illness. He'll fill out his typical role off the bench, which will likely take the ball out of Caris LeVert's hands. |
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