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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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James Harden James Harden, Max Strus available vs. Atlanta
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 9:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
James Harden (personal) and Max Strus (foot) are off the injury report for Wednesday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: Harden and Strus will return after both players sat out Monday's matchup with the Pacers. The game was the second leg of a back-to-back set, so their absences were likely maintenance-related. Harden and Strus should each handle their typical workloads. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley scores game-high 24 points in win
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 5:13 PM
Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 24 points (9-of-11 FGs), six rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer against the Grizzlies on Monday.
Analysis: Following a one-game absence with a calf injury, Mobley was back to take on Memphis. He sat the first leg of this back-to-back, and the extra rest led to him having a big night offensively. The Grizzlies didn't really have an answer for him, and while he didn't contribute much else for fantasy managers, he had an efficient night as a scorer. Mobley hasn't been as productive as he was last year, which was his Defensive Player of the Year season. However, he still has a bright future for fantasy managers, and his production will be tied to Cleveland's chances of making noise in the playoffs. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis finishes with 19/4/8/1 line as starter
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 5:09 PM
Keon Ellis finished with 19 points (7-of-11 FGs), four rebounds, eight assists, one steal and three three-pointers against the Grizzlies on Monday.
Analysis: Ellis got a second straight start, and he was even better in this one. He set a new career high for assists and still knocked down three triples for a second straight game. Ellis won't start when this team is healthy, but it is clear that he was a vital acquisition at the trade deadline and will continue to be an important piece for Cleveland entering the playoffs. Despite being productive when he was given the chance, Ellis wasn't able to carve out a permanent starting role for Sacramento. He's enjoyed plenty of success as a part-time starter for the Cavs. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill scores 21 points with four triples
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 5:06 PM
Sam Merrill lit up the Grizzlies with 21 points (7-of-16 FGs), two rebounds, two assists, three steals and four three-pointers on Monday.
Analysis: Merrill got the starting nod in this game and while he started slow, he caught fire after the break. He scored 18 of his 21 points after halftime, including 13 in the third quarter, which helped the Cavs take control of this game. Merrill started with Max Strus (foot) sidelined, but he will likely come off the bench when the team is fully healthy. Merrill has had an excellent season for Cleveland, mostly as a starter, and he'll continue to be an important piece for them entering the playoffs. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. posts 10/9/6/2/2 line off bench
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
Craig Porter Jr. provided a boost off the bench with 10 points (4-of-7 FGs), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer against the Grizzlies on Monday.
Analysis: Porter has been considered a dynasty sleeper for a long time, and while he doesn't play a large enough role to do this consistently, he's certainly capable of filling up the box score when he gets the chance. With James Harden (personal) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out, Porter took on a larger role and stuffed the stat sheet. Cleveland is too deep on the perimeter for Porter to be worth rostering, but if he ever gets the chance to be a starter in the future, he can be a fantasy star. |
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Dennis Schroder Schröder puts up 22 points, 11 assists as starter
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:57 PM
Dennis Schröder started on Monday and contributed 22 points (8-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, 11 assists and one three-pointer in a 142-126 win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Schröder got the starting nod with James Harden (personal) unavailable for this game, and he took advantage of the opportunity. This was his first double-double and second 20-point game since he was traded to Cleveland, which was enough to lead them to victory despite missing multiple starters. Schröder was signed to start for the Kings last summer, but things changed quickly, which led to him being dealt at the deadline. Now, he'll continue to be an excellent reserve guard for a team looking to make some noise in the playoffs. |
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Dennis Schroder CLE starting Schröder, Merrill, Ellis, Mobley, JA
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 1:32 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Dennis Schröder, Sam Merrill, Keon Ellis, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will start against the Grizzlies on Monday.
Analysis: Ellis is the only starter that also started on Sunday against the Pacers. Merrill, Mobley and Allen were all sidelined for that game, so they'll be occupying their usual starting spots. James Harden (personal), Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and Max Strus (foot) are out for this game, with Schröder entering the starting unit. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen available vs. Memphis
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 8:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Mobley (calf) and Jarrett Allen (knee) are not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Mobley and Allen did not play in Sunday's win over the Pacers, resulting in spot starts for Keon Ellis and Thomas Bryant. While Bryant is out with a strained calf, Ellis could remain in the starting lineup since Donovan Mitchell is out. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hamstring) removed from injury report
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 8:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (hamstring) is off the injury report for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Merrill is back after sitting out Sunday's win over the Pacers. With Max Strus (foot) unavailable, Merrill is likely to start against the Grizzlies. |
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Max Strus Max Strus (foot) ruled out vs. Memphis
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 8:16 AM
NBA Injury Report
Max Strus (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Strus, who tweaked his left wrist during Sunday's win over the Pacers, will not play on Monday due to foot injury management. Sam Merrill (hamstring) has been removed from the Cavaliers' injury report and should slide into the starting spot vacated by Strus. |
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Thomas Bryant Thomas Bryant (calf) ruled out vs. Memphis
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 8:10 AM
NBA Injury Report
Thomas Bryant (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: While Bryant did appear to be a bit banged up during Sunday's win over the Pacers, he returned to action after a brief period on the bench. He has since been diagnosed with a strained left calf, the kind of injury that can sideline a player for multiple games. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are back after not playing on Sunday, so they can absorb Bryant's minutes. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (ankle) ruled out vs. Memphis
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 8:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Mitchell, who appeared to injure his left ankle during the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Pacers, has been diagnosed with a sprain and will not play in Memphis. Keon Ellis, who made a spot start on Sunday, may get another start on Monday. |
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James Harden James Harden (personal) ruled out vs. Memphis
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 8:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
James Harden (personal) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Harden is out after scoring 28 points in Sunday's win over the Pacers. His absence means that Dennis Schröder will get a spot start. For those competing in active fantasy leagues, the veteran is worth streaming. |
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Max Strus Max Strus (wrist) struggles in win over Pacers
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 2:45 PM
Max Strus (wrist) notched four points (1-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in Sunday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: Nights like the one Strus had on Sunday are what fantasy managers fear when rostering a player because of his shooting ability. The Cavaliers' wing shot 1-of-9 from beyond the arc and 1-of-10 from the field overall, sinking his field-goal percentage. More concerning for the Cavaliers was that Strus appeared to injure his left wrist late in the second quarter. He was on the court at the start of the third quarter with his wrist taped. Between the wrist and the lengthy absence due to offseason foot surgery, Strus may not be available for Monday's game against the Grizzlies. |
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Thomas Bryant Thomas Bryant posts 14/10/2 line, one blocked shot
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 2:44 PM
Thomas Bryant finished Sunday's win over the Pacers with 14 points (6-of-9 FGs), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: The Cavaliers were without Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen on Sunday, so Bryant was able to make his first start of the season. And he played well, recording his first double-double since February 6, 2025 as a member of the Pacers. Keon Ellis also made a spot start on Sunday, finishing with 13 points (5-of-9 FGs), five rebounds, one steal and three three-pointers. |
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James Harden James Harden records 28 points, seven assists
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 2:44 PM
James Harden produced 28 points (8-of-17 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, three steals, one block and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: While the move to Cleveland has allowed Harden to do less as a scorer, the absence of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen on Sunday meant that more was required of The Beard. He answered the call, with the 28 points being the most in a game for Harden since he put up 36 in a March 19 win over the Bulls. In addition to the points, Harden provided fantasy managers with a complete stat line in his final game of Week 23. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell drops game-high 38 points vs. IND
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 2:40 PM
Spencer Davies
Donovan Mitchell tallied 38 points (16-of-27 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: Neither the Pacers nor an apparent ankle tweak in the fourth quarter could slow Mitchell on Sunday. The Cavaliers' star made over 50 percent of his shot attempts, and the 38 points were the most in a game for Spida since he dropped 42 on the Magic on March 24. Add the rebounds and assists, and this was an excellent end to Week 23 for those rostering Mitchell. For managers whose leagues run through Week 24, the Cavaliers play four games, starting with a Monday game against Memphis. |
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Keon Ellis CLE starts Harden, Mitchell, Ellis, Strus, Bryant
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 11:38 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers
James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Keon Ellis, Max Strus and Thomas Bryant will start Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: The Cavaliers are without Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen for Sunday's game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. They've been replaced by Ellis and Bryant, who are worth streaming in deep leagues due to the matchup. |
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Dean Wade Dean Wade (ankle) progresses to on-court workouts
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 10:50 AM
Danny Cunningham
Dean Wade (ankle) has progressed to doing on-court workouts at game speed.
Analysis: Wade is progressing in his recovery from a sprained right ankle, but there is still plenty of work to be done. According to Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, the forward has not reached the point where he's playing 3-on-3 or 4-on-4. The hope is that Wade is available in time for the playoffs. The Cavaliers have similar hopes for Jaylon Tyson (toe), but he is not as far along in his rehab process as Wade. |
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