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Thomas Bryant Thomas Bryant posts 19 points, 11 boards in win
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 4:09 PM
Thomas Bryant piled up a season-high 19 points (7-of-12 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 11 rebounds and three assists over 27 minutes in Saturday's win over the Mavericks.
Analysis: Bryant recorded a double-double after drawing the start at center with both Jarrett Allen (knee) and Evan Mobley (toe) both out of action. The 29-year-old big man has played sparingly this season, but could wind up seeing additional minutes off the bench if Mobley is out for an extended period. Cleveland has a three-game week coming up with home matchups against the Bulls, Grizzlies and Pacers. |
Xavier Cooks Thomas, Proctor, Tyson, Hezonja, Bryant to start
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 1:11 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Meleek Thomas, Tyrese Proctor, Jaylon Tyson, Mario Hezonja and Thomas Bryant will start against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Analysis: The Cavs played in Miami on Friday and then had flight delays (like everyone did) that prevented them from returning to Cleveland when they intended. So they're resting the entire starting five. It will be five new starters for the Cavs, though they will all likely return to reserve roles in their next game. |
Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (knee) downgraded to out vs. Dallas
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 11:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen (knee) has been ruled out against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Analysis: Allen will join the other four Cavs starters on the sidelines for this game. Thomas Bryant should get the start at center. |
Peyton Watson Peyton Watson (hamstring) out vs. Mavericks
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 11:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Peyton Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Analysis: Just like the other four starters, Watson will be sidelined for this game. With Jaylon Tyson already starting in place of Evan Mobley on Friday, Mario Hezonja should enter the starting unit. |
Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (knee) downgraded to out vs. Mavs
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 11:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (knee) has been ruled out against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Analysis: Mitchell will be unavailable, as will the other four typical starters for Cleveland. Rookie Meleek Thomas should get the starting nod in place of Mitchell. Thomas has been excellent this season, and this should be a good opportunity for him. |
James Harden James Harden (calf) ruled out vs. Dallas
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 11:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
James Harden (calf) has been ruled out against the Mavericks on Saturday.
Analysis: The Cavs will be without all five starters in this game. Look for Tyrese Proctor and Craig Porter Jr. to take on expanded roles, which would make both intriguing streaming options. |
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Peyton Watson Peyton Watson (hamstring) questionable Saturday
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 7:48 AM
Peyton Watson (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Watson is on the crowded Cavaliers injury report as questionable with right hamstring injury management. Cleveland's rotation is truly up in the air until we have more clarity on some of these injury situations. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (knee) questionable Saturday vs. Mavs
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 7:45 AM
Jarrett Allen (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Allen has a knee injury and is questionable on the injury report, where he has plenty of company from Cavaliers teammates. Ideally, Allen would start, but if he's ruled out along with Evan Mobley, who has already been ruled out, Thomas Bryant could be in line to start. |
Evan Mobley Evan Mobley (toe), Sam Merrill (elbow) out Saturday
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 7:41 AM
Evan Mobley (toe) and Sam Merrill (elbow) are out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Mobley will miss his second game in a row with a left great toe sprain. Merrill will also be out again with right elbow injury management. Without the two, Cleveland can play small with Peyton Watson or use Meleek Thomas and Jaylon Tyson off the bench. |
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James Harden James Harden (calf) questionable Saturday vs. Mavs
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 7:38 AM
James Harden (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Harden had 20 points in 35 minutes in the loss against the Heat Friday. He's listed as questionable with a calf injury for Saturday's game against the Mavericks. If he's out, Tyrese Proctor could move into the starting lineup. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (knee) questionable Saturday
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 7:34 AM
Donovan Mitchell (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Mitchell is listed as questionable with left knee injury management. Given the Cavaliers' crowded injury report, Tyrese Proctor and Craig Porter Jr. could see more minutes Saturday. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell has 25 points in loss vs. Heat
Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 5:06 PM
Donovan Mitchell had 25 points (9-of-21 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists and five three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: Mitchell had 25 points, seven assists and five three-pointers, but was also -20 in 32 minutes in the loss to the Heat on Friday. The 30-year-old guard has scored at least 25 points and made five three-pointers twice in his last four games. The Cavaliers will face the Mavericks at home on the second night of a back-to-back on Saturday. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley (toe) ruled out vs. Miami
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 11:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Mobley (toe) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: This will be Mobley's first absence of the season. Mario Hezonja is the likely candidate to replace him in the starting unit, though they could opt for a smaller starting unit with Peyton Watson at power forward, which would open the door for multiple players to fill in, including Meleek Thomas and Jaylon Tyson. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen grabs 14 rebounds vs. New York
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 3:46 PM
Jarrett Allen tallied 11 points (4-of-7 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), 14 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in Wednesday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Limited to 19 minutes in Monday's loss to the Hornets in his first game back from a knee injury, Allen played 32 minutes against the Knicks. The Cavaliers center recorded his second double-double of the season, with the 14 rebounds representing a new season high. Allen may not offer as high a fantasy ceiling as Evan Mobley (7/5/4 with four blocks and two three-pointers), but his floor makes him a must-roster player in all leagues. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell records 23/7/6/2/1 line vs. NYK
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 3:46 PM
Donovan Mitchell recorded 23 points (8-of-15 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Like backcourt partner James Harden, Mitchell rebounded nicely from a disappointing effort in Monday's loss to the Hornets. With the Cavaliers getting good contributions from their bench, Spida didn't have to overextend himself offensively. As a result, he was efficient as a scorer and playmaker while recording a complete stat line. |
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James Harden James Harden goes off for 32 points vs. New York
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 3:45 PM
James Harden finished Wednesday's win over the Knicks with 32 points (9-of-14 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, two steals and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Coming off of arguably their worst performance of the season, the Cavaliers rebounded nicely with a 115-107 win over the Knicks. Harden turned back the clock, shooting high percentages from the field and the foul line while recording his first 30-point stat line of the season. The start to the season has been somewhat disappointing for fantasy managers rostering Harden, so Wednesday's performance should soothe some nerves. |
Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (elbow) questionable Wednesday vs. NYK
Tue, Nov 10, 2026, 11:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Merrill has missed Cleveland's last two games due to management of a right elbow injury. Meleek Thomas has seen his opportunities increase, and that may remain the case on Wednesday if Merrill can't play. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen posts 12/7/1 line, one blocked shot
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 3:29 PM
Jarrett Allen producted 12 points (5-of-5 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer in Monday's loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: One of the few positives for the Cavaliers on Monday was that Allen hit his third three-pointer of the season. By comparison, he shot 3-for-41 from deep over his prior five seasons. Allen isn't going to become a face-up center anytime soon, so there's no need to entertain what that could do for his fantasy value. But he didn't miss a shot from the field on Monday, which is a positive for fantasy managers rostering him. |
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Xavier Cooks Meleek Thomas hits four triples, scores 18 points
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 3:28 PM
Meleek Thomas finished Monday's loss to the Hornets with 18 points (7-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks and four three-pointers.
Analysis: With Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson benching his starters for the entire fourth quarter, reserves like Thomas took on larger roles. The rookie wing scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth, shooting 5-of-9 from the field. The 18 points were a season high for Thomas, who has scored in double figures in six of his eight appearances. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell scores 11 in disappointing loss
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 3:28 PM
Donovan Mitchell recorded 11 points (4-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Monday's loss to the Hornets.
Analysis: Like the other Cavaliers starters, Mitchell did not play at all in the fourth quarter. He and his backcourt partner, James Harden, had brutal first halves, scoring five points each while shooting a combined 2-of-13 from the field. They were more productive in the third quarter, but the damage was already done. The good news for fantasy managers is that Cleveland plays three more games this week. |
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