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Tristan Thompson Tristan Thompson hauls in 20 rebounds vs. Indiana
Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 10:13 AM
Tristan Thompson turned back the clock on Sunday and contributed three points (1-of-4 FGs, 1-of-6 FTs), 20 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks against the Pacers.
Analysis: Thompson has been an elite rebounder for his entire career, but it has been a few years since he played enough to be relevant in fantasy basketball. However, he got the chance in this game and took advantage. His 20 rebounds were the most he has had in a game since 2020 when he grabbed a career-best 22 boards. It was fun to see Thompson play this well, but he won't see more than a few minutes during the postseason. |
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Dean Wade Dean Wade (rest) ruled out Sunday vs. Indiana
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 1:20 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dean Wade (rest) is out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Wade is on Cleveland's lengthy list of absentees for Sunday's game, which has no bearing on the team's seeding for next week's playoffs. Emoni Bates and Luke Travers, who have rarely played this season, should see rotation minutes against the Pacers. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro out Sunday vs. Indiana
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 1:12 PM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (rest) and Isaac Okoro (rest) are out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: The Cavaliers' lineup will be depleted for Sunday's regular-season finale. Jarrett Allen is the only rotation player of note who will be available. Merrill and Okoro are among those who will rest ahead of the playoffs, which the Cavaliers will begin on April 20. Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter Jr. are among those who should play plenty on Sunday. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley, Max Strus out Sunday vs. Indiana
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 12:55 PM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Mobley (back) and Max Strus (knee) are out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Four of Cleveland's five starters will sit out Sunday's regular season finale, with Jarrett Allen being the exception. With the Cavaliers locked into the one-seed in the East, he's unlikely to see much action after halftime against the Pacers. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter, Ty Jerome out Sunday vs. Indiana
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 12:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
De'Andre Hunter (rest) and Ty Jerome (knee) are out against the Pacers on Sunday.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Hunter and Jerome are among the Cavaliers' rotation players who will sit out Sunday's regular-season finale. Craig Porter Jr. and Javonte Green should figure prominently in the rotation, and there may even be room for an Emoni Bates or Chuma Okeke. Of those options, Porter is the safest for fantasy managers in active leagues. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell ruled out Sunday
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 12:45 PM
NBA Injury Report
Darius Garland (toe) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) are out against the Pacers on Sunday.
Analysis: Garland will not play in Sunday's regular season finale after leading the Cavaliers to a win over the Knicks on Friday. Mitchell will miss a fourth-straight game with a sprained ankle, but he should be fine to begin the playoffs next weekend. Cleveland is locked into the one-seed in the East and will sit most of its rotation players on Sunday. Craig Porter Jr. and Jaylon Tyson should play plenty against the Pacers. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley posts 16/10/2/2 line vs. New York
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 4:27 PM
Evan Mobley shot accounted for 16 points (3-of-10 FGs, 9-of-14 FTs), 10 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one three-pointer in 35 minutes in Friday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Despite having secured the East's top seed for the playoffs, the Cavaliers went all-out with their four available starters on Friday. Mobley, who did not play in Thursday's loss to the Pacers, logged 35 minutes and recorded his 36th double-double in the comeback win over New York. He finished the 2023-24 campaign with 22 double-doubles and has benefitted from the Cavaliers making him more of an offensive focal point. Cleveland ends its regular season on Sunday against the Pacers; we'll see how much Mobley and the other starters play. |
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Max Strus Max Strus hits five three-pointers, scores 19 PTS
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 4:23 PM
Max Strus amassed 19 points (7-of-15 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and five three-pointers in 35 minutes in Friday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Strus was one of three Cavaliers starters who returned to the lineup after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Pacers. He shot 5-of-12 from three on the night, including three makes during the fourth quarter. Strus's fantasy value is limited to that of a specialist since he shares the court with four standouts ahead of him in the offensive pecking order. However, he can be helpful to fantasy managers needing three-pointers, rebounds and the occasional defensive stats. Strus and the Cavaliers host the Pacers in their regular-season finale on Sunday, and the outcome will not impact either team's playoff seeding. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland takes over in fourth, scores 26 PTS
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 4:19 PM
Darius Garland shot 10-of-17 from the field and 5-of-7 from the foul line in Friday's win over the Knicks, scoring 26 points with two rebounds, 13 assists, two steals and one three-pointer in 33 minutes.
Analysis: As he did in Cleveland's win at Madison Square Garden on October 28, Garland took over during the fourth quarter on Friday. The All-Star point guard shot 6-of-6 from the field in the final frame, with five of the makes occurring in the restricted area. Garland's charge helped Cleveland complete their rally from a 23-point deficit to win a game that had no impact on their seeding for the upcoming playoffs. With Sunday's opponent, Indiana, also locked into its seed, fantasy managers should not expect to see Garland playing 30-plus minutes in the regular-season finale. |
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Darius Garland CLE starting Garland, Strus, Wade, Mobley, Allen
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 1:11 PM
NBA Lineups
Darius Garland, Max Strus, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will start Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Garland is available after initially being probable for Friday's game. He, Strus and Mobley are available after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Pacers. However, this does not guarantee they'll play starters' minutes since the Cavaliers have wrapped up the top seed in the East. Sam Merrill and Craig Porter Jr. are two players who will figure prominently in the bench rotation to begin Friday's game. |
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Max Strus Max Strus (knee) active vs. Knicks Friday
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 8:30 AM
Max Strus (knee) is active for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Strus missed Thursday's game with a knee injury but will return to the mix. He should slot back into the rotation as a starter. Especially given all the injuries Cleveland is dealing with. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (toe) probable vs. Knicks Friday
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 8:20 AM
Darius Garland (toe) is probable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Garland sat against the Pacers but is ready to get back in the mix. He'll likely have to do some heavy lifting as the lead guard with so many of his potential backcourt partners out. |
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Ty Jerome Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill out Friday vs. Knicks
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 8:14 AM
Ty Jerome (injury management) and Sam Merrill (rest) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Jerome is dealing with a left knee injury and the Cavs will have to dip into their bench with him and Merrill out. Craig Porter Jr. and Isaac Okoro will get plenty of opportunities with Donovan Mitchell ruled out as well. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell, De'Andre Hunter out vs. Knicks
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 8:07 AM
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (rest) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Mitchell is still recovering from the ankle injury that's caused him to miss his team's last two games. Hunter will get the night off after helping the undermanned Cavs battle the Pacers on Thursday. Craig Porter Jr. and Isaac Okoro could be called upon to step up as starters or featured reserves on Friday. |
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Ty Jerome Ty Jerome leads Cavaliers with 24 points vs. IND
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 3:50 PM
Cleveland.com
Ty Jerome finished Thursday's loss to the Pacers with 24 points (9-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, one block and four three-pointers in 26 minutes.
Analysis: Jerome made his first start since November 20, as the Cavaliers were without Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. One of the league's most improved players this season, Jerome had an excellent night despite being matched up against one of the NBA's top point guards in Tyrese Haliburton. Throughout the season, he's played well enough to merit being rostered in some 12-team leagues. Thursday's game may be Jerome's last of the regular season, as it was reported by Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor afterward that he may be rested before the playoffs. Consider him doubtful for Friday's game against the Knicks. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter posts 23/11/2/2/1 line vs. Indiana
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 3:50 PM
De'Andre Hunter accounted for 23 points (9-of-19 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in 32 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: Cleveland played Thursday's game without four starters and pulled Jarrett Allen at halftime. Yet, thanks to the play of players like Hunter, they still had a chance to win. The 23 points were the most he's scored in a game since March 2, and the double-double was his second of the season. Hunter's value in active fantasy leagues during the final two games of the regular season depends on the availability of Cleveland's starters. They've secured the top-seed in the East, which could mean another start (or two) for Hunter. |
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Jarrett Allen CLE starting Jerome, Merrill, Hunter, Wade, Allen
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 12:47 PM
NBA Lineups
Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill, De'Andre Hunter, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen will start Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Allen is the only regular in the Cavaliers' starting lineup for Thursday's game. However, with Cleveland having secured the top seed in the East, Allen is not expected to play starters' minutes. Jerome, Merrill, Hunter and Wade are all worth streaming with Cleveland playing Thursday's game without four starters. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. (illness) absent from inj. report
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 12:20 PM
Craig Porter Jr. (illness) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Porter is back after an illness sidelined him for Tuesday's win over the Bulls. With Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell out, Porter will have rotation minutes available. He isn't worth streaming in most active leagues unless he can start. |
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Max Strus Max Strus (knee) ruled out Thursday vs. Indiana
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 PM
NBA Injury Report
Max Strus (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Strus joins Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley as starters who will not be available for Thursday's game. Cleveland has already wrapped up the top seed in the East, hence the absences. Isaac Okoro should see additional playing time on Thursday, likely as a starter, while rotation minutes should be available to rookie Jaylon Tyson. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell out Thursday
Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 11:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Darius Garland (toe) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) are out against the Pacers on Thursday.
Analysis: Having locked up the top seed in the East, the Cavaliers are resting a few key players for Thursday's game. Garland and Mitchell are two of the four starters who will not play, and their absences free up playing time for Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill and Craig Porter Jr. For managers in active fantasy leagues, the first two are worth adding if available. |
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