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Thomas Bryant Thomas Bryant (calf) ruled out for Game 2 Monday
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 11:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Thomas Bryant (calf) is out for Monday's Game 2 against the Raptors.
Analysis: Bryant remains out with a strained left calf, with Monday's game being the sixth that he has missed. His continued absence won't have a significant impact on the Cavaliers' frontcourt rotation, as all of the key contributors are healthy. |
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Max Strus Max Strus has 24 points, four threes in Game 1 win
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:56 AM
Max Strus had 24 points (8-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), three rebounds and four three-pointers in Saturday's Game 1 victory over the Raptors.
Analysis: Strus came off the bench and had 24 points on 10 attempts from the field and four three-pointers. The 30-year-old shooting guard was +8 in 24 minutes off the bench. Strus is known for performances like this in the playoffs going back to his days with the Miami Heat. |
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James Harden James Harden has double-double in Game 1 win
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:52 AM
James Harden had 22 points (8-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Saturday's Game 1 victory over the Raptors.
Analysis: Harden stepped up big time in his Cavaliers playoff debut. The 36-year-old point guard had 22 points on 17 attempts from the field and four three-pointers. Harden also dished out 10 assists, earning a double-double. He and Donovan Mitchell showed in Game 1 that this series could be over quickly if the Raptors defense doesn't step up in the next game. |
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Donovan Mitchell Mitchell drops 32 points as Cavaliers take Game 1
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:48 AM
Donovan Mitchell had 32 points (11-of-20 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, two steals and four three-pointers in the Cavaliers' 126-113 Game 1 victory over the Raptors on Saturday.
Analysis: Mitchell has now scored at least 30 points in nine consecutive Game 1s in his career, which is an NBA record. The 29-year-old shooting guard is no stranger to the playoffs, having made it in every season of his career so far. Mitchell was excellent Saturday and he'll need to keep it up if he wants to advance to the conference finals for the first time in his career. |
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Thomas Bryant Thomas Bryant (calf) remains out for Game 1
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 11:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Thomas Bryant (calf) is out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Raptors.
Analysis: Bryant missed Cleveland's final four regular-season games with a strained left calf, and the injury will keep him out for Saturday's series opener as well. With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley available, Bryant's minutes were going to be limited if he were healthy enough to play. |
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Craig Porter CLE starts Porter, Strus, Tyson, Tomlin, Nance
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 11:28 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Craig Porter Jr., Max Strus, Jaylon Tyson, Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Larry Nance Jr. will start Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: The Cavaliers are locked into the No. 4 seed regardless of the outcome of Sunday's games, so most of their key contributors won't play. The exception is Strus, and given the time he missed after undergoing offseason foot surgery, managers in active fantasy leagues should not expect to see him on the court for too long. The other four starters should play significant minutes, although Tyson only recently returned from an injury. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis, Dennis Schröder, Thomas Bryant out
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 2:37 PM
NBA Injury Report
Keon Ellis (knee), Dennis Schröder and Thomas Bryant (calf) are out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: While Ellis and Schröder were active for Friday's loss to the Hawks, Bryant has missed Cleveland's last three games with a strained calf. On the perimeter, Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor should play significant minutes, while Olivier Sarr and Tristan Enaruna should pick up rotation minutes in the frontcourt. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade out vs. WAS
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 2:30 PM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Mobley (calf), Jarrett Allen (knee) and Dean Wade (ankle) are out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: The Cavaliers will be without most of their rotation players for Sunday's regular-season finale, as their playoff seeding is locked in. The absences in the frontcourt free up opportunities for Nae'Qwan Tomlin, who should have the ultimate green light on Sunday. |
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Donovan Mitchell Mitchell, Harden, Merrill ruled out vs. Washington
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 1:38 PM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (ankle), James Harden (rest) and Sam Merrill (hamstring) are out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: The Cavaliers are locked into their playoff seed, so most of the team's key contributors will not play on Sunday. Max Strus and Jaylon Tyson aren't on the injury report, but with both having missed time due to injury, their minutes will likely be limited against the Wizards. |
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James Harden James Harden scores team-high 20 points in loss
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 3:40 PM
James Harden led the Cavaliers with 20 points (6-of-13 FGs), five assists, two three-pointers and five turnovers in a 124-102 loss to the Hawks on Friday.
Analysis: With Donovan Mitchell (ankle) sidelined for this game, Harden was the primary source of offense for Cleveland. He did most of his work in the first half but still ended up leading the team in scoring. This was an ugly loss, but the Cavs were without multiple starters, so they were clearly fine with the outcome. Harden has been a big piece for Cleveland since he was traded and helped them be one of the best teams in the East since the trade deadline. He'll certainly give them a chance to make a deep run in the playoffs. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out vs. Hawks on Friday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 12:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is unavailable to play against the Hawks on Friday.
Analysis: Mitchell's absence will leave the Cavaliers without their best scorer on Friday. In his absence, Keon Ellis or Max Strus could move into a starting role, creating more opportunities for them to produce. Sam Merrill is also a candidate to slot in as a replacement starter. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hamstring) ruled out Friday vs. ATL
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 11:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (hamstring) will not play in Friday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: Merrill came off the bench and logged 27 minutes in the Cavaliers' win over the Hawks on Wednesday, draining a pair of three-pointers along the way. However, he won't be available for the rematch, which could allow Keon Ellis and Max Strus to take on a heavier workload. |
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Thomas Bryant Thomas Bryant (calf) remains out Friday vs. Hawks
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 11:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Thomas Bryant (calf) will not play on Friday against the Hawks.
Analysis: Friday's absence will mark the third straight for Bryant, who continues to battle a calf issue. The Cavs will also be without starting center Jarrett Allen, leaving their frontcourt depth fairly thin. Larry Nance Jr. could see an increase in minutes as a result of the injuries. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (knee) ruled out Friday vs. Atlanta
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 11:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen (knee) won't play against the Hawks on Friday.
Analysis: On the heels of a 16-point, eight-rebound performance against the Hawks on Wednesday, Allen won't take the floor in Friday's rematch. The veteran forward remains an important piece for Cleveland in the middle, thanks to his ability to impact the interior on both ends of the floor. In his absence, Evan Mobley could see more minutes at center, and perhaps someone such as Larry Nance Jr. could find his way into the rotation. |
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James Harden James Harden tallies 21 points vs. Atlanta
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:10 PM
James Harden recorded 21 points (6-of-23 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: For the first time since March 21-24, Harden has scored 20 points or more in consecutive games. However, he was anything but efficient against the Hawks. Harden shot 2-of-13 from inside the arc on Wednesday, sinking his overall field-goal percentage. The good news for fantasy managers in active leagues is that he committed just two turnovers. Harden will look to put together a better shooting night when the Cavaliers visit the Hawks on Friday. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley records 22/19/3/0/3 line vs. Atlanta
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:08 PM
Evan Mobley accumulated 22 points (8-of-15 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), 19 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in Wednesday's win over the Hawks.
Analysis: Cleveland's frontcourt tandem of Mobley and Jarrett Allen had the size advantage on Wednesday, and they took advantage. The former matched his career-high with 19 rebounds while also recording 22 points and three blocked shots. Allen contributed a stat line of 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals. While Cleveland can still grab the third seed in the East, Wednesday and Friday's games against the Hawks are more likely to be previews of a first-round series. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell scores game-high 31 points
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 4:08 PM
Donovan Mitchell finished Wednesday's win over the Hawks with 31 points (12-of-19 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one three-pointer.
Analysis: After a relatively quiet first half, Mitchell upped his production during the third quarter. The Cavaliers outscored the Hawks by a 44-20 margin in the frame, with Mitchell scoring 13 of those 44 points. Cleveland remains a game behind the Knicks in the loss column for third in the East, and they're going to need some help to move up since New York holds the tiebreaker. Cleveland finishes the regular season with games against the Hawks and Wizards. |
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Dean Wade Dean Wade (ankle) healthy, starting Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 12:25 PM
Danny Cunningham
Dean Wade, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will start against the Hawks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Wade will return from a seven-game absence and make his way into the Cavs' starting unit. The veteran forward had struggled with his three-point shot in the four games prior to the ankle injury. However, he'll return to his floor-spacing role, with a chance to find his rhythm before the playoffs begin. Cleveland is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference standings. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (ankle) upgraded to available
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:35 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Mitchell is back after sitting out Monday's win over the Grizzlies. His return will bump Keon Ellis to the bench. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (ankle) questionable Wednesday
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 9:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: Spida sat out Monday, but he could be back in action after just a one-game absence. If Mitchell is unable to take the court, Keon Ellis could replace him in the starting five. |
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