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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen records double-double in loss
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 5:31 PM
Jarrett Allen recorded a double-double on Friday with 14 points (6-of-9 FGs), 12 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block against the Bulls.
Analysis: For the first time since Nov. 12, Allen finished with a double-double. It has been a rough season for him, and a finger injury that forced him to miss nine games didn't help. Allen is typically the epitome of consistency, but that hasn't been the case so far this season. He'll look to build off this while Evan Mobley (calf) is sidelined, which will hopefully help his get back on track and get back to being a reliable fantasy option. |
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Darius Garland Garland drops season-high 35 points in loss
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 5:24 PM
Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 35 points (13-of-27 FGs), two rebounds, eight assists, one steal and six three-pointers in a 136-125 loss to the Bulls on Friday.
Analysis: With Donovan Mitchell (illness) out, Garland was able to step up and have his best outing of the season. A recurring toe issue kept Garland sidelined to start the season and has forced him to miss time since making his season debut, which has prevented him from developing a rhythm. He got on track in this game, which will hopefully lead to more productive nights from him moving forward. He'll look to stay hot against the Hornets on Monday with Mitchell likely back. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. (illness) ruled out vs. Chicago
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 11:55 AM
Serena Winters
Craig Porter Jr. (illness) has been ruled out against the Bulls on Friday.
Analysis: Porter was initially listed as questionable and has now officially been ruled out. Tyrese Proctor should see a bump in minutes off the bench, and with Donovan Mitchell (illness) also sidelined, Proctor could be in for a big night. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (illness) downgraded to out
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 11:53 AM
Danny Cunningham
Donovan Mitchell (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: No Mitchell may result in De'Andre Hunter returning to the starting lineup. While his category league value has been limited, Hunter will be worth streaming with Cleveland playing without its two best players. Jaylon Tyson, already in the starting lineup, will also have added fantasy value. He's the superior streaming option for fantasy managers needing a guard. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hand) to remain out Friday vs. CHI
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 11:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (hand) is out for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Merrill has not appeared in a game since November 17, and that won't change on Friday. Jaylon Tyson has taken advantage of the opportunities thrown his way, and the second-year wing is worth rostering in 12-team leagues. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (illness) questionable Friday
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 11:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Mitchell put up 32 points in Wednesday's loss to the Bulls in Chicago. If he's unable to play in Friday's rematch, the Cavaliers would have a massive hole to fill in their lineup. De'Andre Hunter could move back into the starting lineup, but his category league value has been limited this season. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen finishes road loss with 14 points
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 4:28 PM
Jarrett Allen accumulated 14 points (7-of-9 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocked shots in Wednesday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: After playing 22 minutes in his first game back from a finger injury on Sunday, Allen logged 28 minutes against the Bulls and was more productive overall. With Evan Mobley (calf) out for a few weeks, there should be more room for Allen to operate in the post. However, he attempted only nine shots against the Bulls, and the volume could prove problematic. With Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland commanding the ball, Allen's ceiling isn't as high since he rarely looks to do anything scoring-wise from outside of 15 feet. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland posts 15 points, six assists
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 4:27 PM
Darius Garland amassed 15 points (6-of-16 FGs), five rebounds, six assists and three three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: Garland continues to struggle with his shot, and that has negatively impacted his fantasy value. After Wednesday's defeat, he's shooting 36.3 percent from the field, which would be the lowest percentage of his NBA career by a sizable margin (previous low was 40.1 percent as a rookie). Add in the lack of defensive stats, and Garland has been one of the more disappointing guards in fantasy basketball this season. There's still a lot of basketball to be played; hopefully, he can start the turnaround on Friday when the Cavs host the Bulls. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell goes for game-high 32 points
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 4:27 PM
Donovan Mitchell tallied 32 points (11-of-23 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), one rebound, five assists and four three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Bulls.
Analysis: The Cavaliers continue to underwhelm, with Mitchell's gaudy point total being one of the few bright spots on Wednesday. He's scored at least 30 points in 15 of the 26 games he has played this season, one reason why Spida is providing top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. While injuries have left the Cavaliers shorthanded, inconsistent play has also been an issue. Mitchell has been left to shoulder a heavier workload. While that has benefited those who have him rostered, it isn't the best approach for a team that fashions itself as a title contender. |
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Darius Garland Garland racks up 26 points in OT loss to Hornets
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 12:25 PM
Darius Garland accumulated a team-high 26 points (8-of-19 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), two rebounds, nine assists, one steal and one block over 39 minutes in Sunday's overtime loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Garland led the Cavaliers in scoring during regulation before coming up empty on all three of his shot attempts as they somehow went scoreless in overtime. He also committed a costly turnover with 23 seconds left in the marathon affair that enabled Charlotte to hang on for an improbable win. Cleveland will attempt to get back on track next week with a pair of matchups against the Bulls, who rank 23rd in defensive rating since the start of December. |
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Donovan Mitchell Mitchell finishes with just 17 points in OT loss
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 12:19 PM
Donovan Mitchell recorded just 17 points (6-of-24 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block over 37 minutes during Sunday's overtime loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: It was an off-night for Cleveland's primary catalyst as Mitchell went just 1-of-10 from three-point range during regulation and missed a potential game-winning jumper at the buzzer. He also came up empty on all three of his shot attempts during overtime as Charlotte pulled out a stunning win. The clunker comes on the heels of a surreal 48-point eruption during Friday's win over the lowly Wizards. He'll attempt to rebound next week when the Cavaliers face off against the reeling Bulls in a pair of contests. |
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Jarrett Allen Allen plays 22 minutes in return from six-game absence
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 12:18 PM
Jarrett Allen registered nine points (3-of-8 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), three rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Sunday's overtime loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Allen made his return to Cleveland's lineup following a six-game absence dating back to November 28 due to a finger injury. The 27-year-old big man was limited to just 22 minutes and hoisted just eight field goals. It's been a bit of a lost season for him so far but the positive news is that he's healthy and back in the mix as the Cavaliers attempts to get back on track without Evan Mobley (calf) for a couple weeks. |
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Dean Wade CLE starting Garland, Spida, Hunter, Wade, Allen
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 9:29 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers will start Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, De'Andre Hunter, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen in Sunday's matchup with the Hornets.
Analysis: Jarrett Allen will reclaim his starting spot, and Dean Wade will replace Jaylon Tyson in the first unit. Tyson is still expected to see meaningful minutes off the bench, and he should be held in fantasy leagues, especially with Evan Mobley out for multiple weeks. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hand) out Sunday vs. Charlotte
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:14 PM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (hand) is out for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Merrill has not appeared in a game since November 17, which has freed up additional minutes for Jaylon Tyson and De'Andre Hunter. That will remain the case on Sunday, with Tyson offering a slightly higher fantasy ceiling for managers competing in category leagues. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (finger) probable Sunday vs. CHA
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:12 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen (finger) is probable for Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Allen is on track to make his first appearance since November 28, and it would come at an excellent time for the Cavaliers. With Evan Mobley (calf) out for at least two to four weeks, Allen would possess a higher fantasy ceiling as the lone post player in the starting lineup. If he remains out on Sunday, expect to see plenty of Dean Wade and Thomas Bryant. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley (calf) to miss at least 2-4 weeks
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 11:04 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley (calf) is expected to be sidelined for two to four weeks.
Analysis: While Mobley played 36 minutes in Friday's win over the Wizards, he suffered a strained left calf and will be sidelined for a bit. According to the Cavaliers, it's a Grade 1 strain and Mobley is expected to miss approximately two to four weeks. With Jarrett Allen sidelined by finger injuries on both hands, Dean Wade and Thomas Bryant will figure more prominently in the frontcourt rotation. Wade has played more than Bryant, making him the preferred streaming option if Allen can't play on Sunday against the Hornets. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell erupts for 48 in win over Wizards
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:41 PM
Donovan Mirchell amassed 48 points (17-of-31 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and eight three-pointers in the win over the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: The Cavaliers got back in the win column on Friday behind Mitchell's highest scoring performance of the season. The veteran combo guard got up over 30 shot attempts for the first time this season, which he converted efficiently en route to a near 50-point performance. He used the three-point shot to his advantage and, despite the high volume of shots, he made at least a little bit of impact as a facilitator along the way. Mitchell has been on a tear lately, scoring 40 or more points in three of his last seven games and nailing at least seven threes in each of said games. He will look to stay hot against the Hornets on Sunday. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley posts 23/13 double-double vs. Wizards
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:23 PM
Evan Mobley logged 23 points (7-of-17 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), 13 rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers in the win over the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: While he wasn't his usual efficient self from a shotmaking perspective, Mobley was quite impactful on the offensive end. He produced both inside and outside the arc en route to finishing with 20 or more points for the 12th time this season, and tied a team-high in assists, as well. Mobley didn't produce any counting stats on the defensive end, which is rare for him, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. Nonetheless, he put forth some strong production from a fantasy standpoint and continues to put up solid numbers overall. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland scores 18, struggles from deep Fri.
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:02 PM
Darius Garland totaled 18 points (6-of-17 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), three rebounds, six assists and two steals on Friday in the win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Garland was as efficient as one could be inside the arc, shooting 6-of-6 on two-point shots, but his 0-of-11 shooting from deep left him completely unimpactful from behind the line. Yet, even with the shooting struggles, Garland was one of the Cavaliers' highest scorers on the evening and concluded with a share of the most assists. Surely, fantasy managers will want more production from Garland going forward, but they must remain patient in the early stages of the season as he continues to work his way back from offseason toe surgery. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (finger) out Friday vs. Washington
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 11:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen (finger) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: While Allen fully participated in Tuesday's practice, he still has not reached the point where he can play in games. Evan Mobley will continue to start at the center position, which raises his fantasy ceiling. Also, Jaylon Tyson is worth a look in deeper leagues since he has moved into the starting lineup. |
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