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Ty Jerome Ty Jerome records 15 points, eight assists vs. IND Thu, Oct 10, 2024, 3:29 PM Ty Jerome accounted for 15 points (5-of-14 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, eight assists, and two 3-pointers in 23 minutes. Analysis: Cleveland played Thursday's game without Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell, resulting in Jerome being inserted into the starting lineup. The experienced backup missed most of last season due to a right ankle injury, with his absence being most impactful when the Cavaliers were also without Mitchell and Garland. That led to Craig Porter Jr. (14 points, four assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers in 24 minutes) being an occasionally credible streaming asset, but there may only be room for one in this season's rotation.
Max Strus Max Strus (hip) limited to nine minutes vs. Bulls Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 3:46 PM Chris Fedor on Twitter Max Strus (right hip contusion) played nine minutes in Tuesday's exhibition against the Bulls. Analysis: Strus didn't even get to attempt a shot before leaving Tuesday's game, going scoreless with two rebounds and one assist. Following the game, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson did not have an update on the wing's status. When healthy, Strus is a late-round option in most fantasy leagues, as he's primarily a catch-and-shoot option next to Cleveland's âcore fourâ of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.
Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell records 12/2/4/2 line vs. Chicago Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 3:25 PM Donovan Mitchell finished Tuesday's exhibition loss to Chicago with 12 points (4-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two 3-pointers in 19 minutes. Analysis: Mitchell wasn't asked to do too much in Cleveland's preseason opener, playing a relatively efficient brand of basketball in a close loss to the Bulls. The trade chatter should calm down with the star guard agreeing to an extension this summer. And that's good news for fantasy managers, as Mitchell can provide 1st-round value, even if he's likely to go in the second round of most standard league drafts.
Darius Garland Darius Garland leads Cavaliers with five assists Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 3:25 PM Darius Garland recorded 13 points (5-of-11 FGs), one rebound, five assists, and three 3-pointers in 19 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Bulls. Analysis: With the Cavaliers making moves during the offseason to keep their âcore fourâ together, Garland's place as the team's starting point guard is secure. He was solid in Tuesday's exhibition opener, shooting 50% from three and dishing out five assists (with one turnover). Garland's fantasy value has taken a hit since the acquisition of Donovan Mitchell, but he remains a solid middle-round option in most drafts.
Evan Mobley Evan Mobley scores 17 first-half points vs. Bulls Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 3:24 PM Evan Mobley finished Tuesday's loss to Chicago with 19 points (9-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, and three blocked shots in 19 minutes. Analysis: Cleveland appeared to make a more concerted effort to get Mobley involved offensively during the first half, and the approach paid dividends. He scored 17 of his 19 points before the intermission, doing so efficiently. While playing alongside Jarrett Allen (7/6/2 in 19 minutes) has capped Mobley's fantasy value in seasons past, that may not be the case in 2024-25. He should not get out of the third round in standard league drafts, and Tuesday's performance may convince some managers to use a late second-round pick on Mobley.
Emoni Bates Emoni Bates (knee surgery) out at least one month Mon, Oct 7, 2024, 1:53 PM Michael Scotto on X Emoni Bates (tore right meniscus) underwent right arthroscopic surgery on Monday and will be re-evaluated in one month. Analysis: Bates agreed to a two-way contract with Cleveland in August, and after showing off how much muscle he added at media day, he will now be sidelined for at least the first two weeks of the regular season. This won't have much of a fantasy impact, since he was expected to spend most of his time in the G-League anyway.
Jacob Gilyard Cavs sign Jacob Gilyard, Zhaire Smith, and more Tue, Sep 24, 2024, 9:19 AM Chris Fedor on Twitter According to a report from Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor, Jacob Gilyard, Zhaire Smith, and Jules Bernard are among the Cavaliers' latest training camp signees. They also signed Pete Nance, Nae'Qwan Tomlin, and Gabe Osabuohien. Analysis: Gilyard appeared in 37 games for the Memphis Grizzlies last season. He averaged 4.7 points and 3.5 assists per game.
Isaac Okoro Woj: Isaac Okoro agrees to extension with Cavs Sat, Sep 14, 2024, 8:38 AM Adrian Wojnarowski on X Isaac Okoro has agreed to a three-year, $38 million extension with the Cavaliers, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Analysis: The former top five pick agreed to a team-friendly deal that will keep him around as a defensive option on the wing. His offensive game hasn't grown much since they drafted him in 2020, but he did shoot a career-high 39.1% from beyond the arc last season. If he can continue to shoot that well, he'll be an impactful 3-and-D option for years to come. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to turn the defensive ability into defensive stats, which has limited his value in fantasy basketball.
Tristan Thompson Woj: Tristan Thompson signing deal with Cavs Fri, Sep 6, 2024, 10:06 AM Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Thompson will remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a one-year deal. Analysis: Thompson got a chance to become a regular rotation player for small stints last year because of injuries. He averaged 3.3 points an 3.6 rebounds per contest. He likely won't be a key piece when the Cavs are healthy.
Isaac Okoro Report: Little movement between Cavs, Isaac Okoro Sun, Aug 25, 2024, 2:36 PM NBA on ESPN YouTube According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, there has been little movement in the contract talks between restricted free agent Isaac Okoro and the Cavaliers. Analysis: Okoro is in a difficult spot regarding free agency, as the Cavaliers have the right to match any offer sheet he signs. In addition to that rule, only Detroit has suitable cap space at this point in the offseason, and the Pistons are dealing with a logjam on the wings. That means Okoro can take the qualifying offer and hit unrestricted free agency next summer, or he can wait for an offer of his liking. According to Windhorst, the Cavaliers did offer the 2020 lottery pick a multi-year deal, but he did not report a structure for said deal. Okoro may ultimately return to Cleveland for another season, but this standoff is unlikely to impact fantasy basketball. He hasn't offered much value since entering the NBA, either as a starter or rotation player off the bench.
Emoni Bates Cavs re-sign Emoni Bates to two-way contract Wed, Aug 21, 2024, 10:50 AM NBA Transactions Log The Cavaliers have re-signed Emoni Bates on a two-way contract. Analysis: After spending his rookie campaign on a two-way contract, Bates will return to the Cavaliers on similar terms. He appeared in 15 NBA games in 2023-24, averaging 2.7 points and 0.9 rebounds in under nine minutes. Even if Cleveland does not bring back Isaac Okoro, who remains a restricted free agent, Bates is unlikely to get the run needed to make a dent in fantasy basketball.
JT Thor JT Thor signs two-way deal with Cavaliers Sat, Aug 17, 2024, 8:04 AM Shams Charania on Twitter Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that JT Thor has agreed on a two-way deal with Cleveland. Analysis: Charlotte declined Thor's fourth-year option in late June, and the unrestricted free agent has found a new home. Cleveland has one of the strongest frontcourt rotations in the Association, so minutes will be hard to come by for the South Sudanese big man. Thor logged just 12.4 minutes per game for the Hornets a season ago, and he won't be on the fantasy radar in 2024-25.
Jarrett Allen Woj: Jarrett Allen signing extension with Cavaliers Wed, Jul 31, 2024, 10:03 AM Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Allen's three-year extension is worth $91 million and will guarantee him $131 million over the next five years. Analysis: Allen recorded career highs in points (16.5) and assists (2.7) per game last season and continued to be a strong rebounder and defender for Cleveland. Fantasy managers should view him as a strong fantasy center option ahead of 2024-25 despite how banged-up he was during last year's playoffs.
Evan Mobley Woj: Cavs, Evan Mobley agree to 5-year extension Sat, Jul 20, 2024, 3:55 PM Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers and Evan Mobley have agreed to a five-year, $224 million extension. Analysis: With Donovan Mitchell receiving his extension earlier this month, the Cavaliers have secured another critical piece of their foundation. Mobley's deal includes incentives that could increase the total value to $269 million by its completion. While the 23-year-old big man boasts a high fantasy floor, the spacing issues arising from sharing the court with Jarrett Allen have limited Mobley's ceiling. He's worth selecting with a third-round pick in standard league drafts, but don't be surprised if the final return is fourth-round value.
Emoni Bates Emoni Bates scores team-high 18 points in blowout Sun, Jul 14, 2024, 11:21 AM Emoni Bates finished Sunday's 112-81 win over the Bucks with 18 points (6-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, and two 3-pointers in 20 minutes. Analysis: Bates and the Cavaliers got off to a hot start and did not look back, rebounding from their opening night loss in impressive fashion. After spending last season on a two-way contract, Bates was issued a qualifying two-way offer, making him a restricted free agent. The 20-year-old wing offers solid upside, and continuing to play well in Las Vegas will go a long way toward securing his NBA future.
Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell inks 3-year, $150.3M extension Tue, Jul 2, 2024, 8:15 AM Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Donovan Mitchell has signed a three-year, $150.3 million extension to remain with the Cavaliers. Analysis: This isn't a surprising update, considering Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer reported the likelihood of this extension in mid-June. According to Woj, âA significant part of Mitchell's belief in committing on a new deal comes with his confidence in Koby Altman's vision to keep building the Cavs into a championship contender and an alignment on their partnership together.â Mitchell and Co. have had back-to-back playoff disappointments, most recently due to several key injuries. A healthy Cleveland team should be a perennial playoff team, but how far the team can go is in question based on recent moves from New York and Philadelphia to bolster their respective rosters.
Emoni Bates Shams: DJ Burns to join Cavs for Summer League Thu, Jun 27, 2024, 5:54 PM Shams Charania on X DJ Burns will play with Cleveland during Summer League, per The Athletic's Shams Charania. Analysis: Burns isn't getting a contract from the Cavs, but he will have an opportunity to earn one if he plays well. He averaged 12.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists last season and helped guide NC State to the Final Four. He had two big performances during that run, which led to him being one of the hottest names in college basketball. The 6'9" big man has reportedly slimmed down to be able to play in the NBA, but even if he does earn a contract this summer, he will likely spend more time in the G-League.
Emoni Bates Cleveland selects Jaylon Tyson with 20th pick Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 9:16 PM The Cavaliers have selected Jaylon Tyson with the No. 20 pick in the draft. Analysis: Tyson played for three different schools during his three years in college. He barely saw the floor at Texas, but he was far more effective at Texas Tech as a sophomore. However, he truly broke out at Cal, where he averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 triples per game last season. He evolved from just a 3-and-D prospect by showing some shot creation for both himself and his teammates at Cal, though he'll have to be more efficient with the ball (3.1 turnovers per game last year) if he wants to do that in the NBA. He'll at least be able to provide some two-way value off the bench for Cleveland in year one, though he may not be asked to do much more. He could do more self-creation in the future, but on a playoff team like the Cavs, he likely won't have the ball in his hands enough to make a statistical impact as a rookie.
Donovan Mitchell Fischer: League expects CLE to re-sign Mitchell Thu, Jun 13, 2024, 2:25 PM Yahoo Sports According to Yahoo Sports' Donovan Mitchell, the expectation across the league is that Donovan Mitchell will sign a contract extension with the Cavaliers this summer. Analysis: Mitchell can sign an extension this summer, and Cleveland must get something done. Given how much the franchise gave up in acquiring him from the Jazz in 2022, the last thing the Cavaliers need is to have Mitchell going into the final season of his contract without a deal. According to Fischer, the feeling across the league is that the two sides will get something done, locking in Mitchell as a cornerstone for a team that hopes to contend in the East.
Jarrett Allen CLE unlikely to entertain âcore four' trade offers Thu, Jun 13, 2024, 1:54 PM Yahoo Sports According to Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer, the Cavaliers are not expected to entertain any trade offers for their âcore fourâ players. Analysis: While the team is still searching for a new head coach, there have also been questions regarding constructing the Cavaliers' roster for next season. There has reportedly been interest in Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen, but according to Fischer, the team has no plans to move anyone. That âcore fourâ includes Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, with the latter flourishing while Allen was sidelined during the postseason with a rib injury. The fantasy ceilings of Garland, Allen, and Mobley were limited this season, and that likely remains the case in 2024-25 if Cleveland sticks with the same starting lineup.