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Dean Wade CLE starts Mitchell, Tyson, Wade, Mobley, Allen
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 8:06 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will start Monday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Not only is Wade back on the court after a five-game absence, but he'll be in the starting lineup. As a result, Craig Porter Jr. will head to the bench, leaving Mitchell to handle the point guard duties with Darius Garland (toe) unavailable. |
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Dean Wade Dean Wade (knee) available Monday vs. OKC
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 7:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dean Wade (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Wade is back after missing five games with a left knee contusion. His return will likely mean fewer minutes for Nae'Qwan Tomlin, but Wade has not been productive enough to affect fantasy basketball this season. |
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Dean Wade Dean Wade (knee) probable Monday vs. Thunder
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 11:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dean Wade (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Wade is on track to return after missing five games with a left knee contusion. While his return would result in fewer minutes for Nae'Qwan Tomlin, this would not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hand) out Monday vs. Oklahoma City
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 11:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (hand) is out for Monday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis: Merrill will miss a second consecutive game after injuring his right hand during Wednesday's win over the 76ers. While De'Andre Hunter takes on a more prominent role within the second unit, his overall production has not been good enough to make a significant impact in standard category leagues. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (toe) out 7-10 more days
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 9:55 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Darius Garland has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right great toe sprain and will be re-evaluated in the next 7-10 days.
Analysis: Garland sat out Friday, and Jaylon Tyson posted a career-high 39 points and the assist to Evan Mobley for his game-winning dunk. Tyson has been excellent when given additional run this season, and he makes for a priority add off the waiver wire. Craig Porter Jr. could see some additional run as well. |
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Donovan Mitchell Mitchell posts 13/9/12 line with six turnovers
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 3:55 PM
Donovan Mitchell finished with 13 points (4-of-13 FGs), nine rebounds, 12 assists, one steal, four triples and six turnovers against the 76ers on Friday.
Analysis: Mitchell didn't do as much scoring as he typically does, but he made up for it with production in other categories. He nearly finished with a triple-double despite an inefficient night. This came after seven straight games with at least 20 points, and he scored at least 30 points in five of those. The new season high for assists will help make up for the lack of points, but he'll look to get back on track as a scorer against the Thunder on Monday. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. dishes out 11 dimes as starter
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 3:49 PM
Craig Porter Jr. started on Friday and contributed two points (1-of-5 FGs), three rebounds and 11 assists against the 76ers.
Analysis: With Darius Garland (toe) sidelined, Porter slid into the starting unit, and while he didn't do much scoring, he was able to set up plenty of offense as a playmaker. Porter matched his career high for dimes in the win, which was a nice boost for fantasy managers that streamed him in. If Garland ends up missing an extended period of time, Porter should be able to maintain value as a streamer, especially for teams that don't need more points. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. starting in place of Garland
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 12:38 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Craig Porter Jr., Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will start against the 76ers on Friday.
Analysis: Porter will fill Darius Garland's spot in the starting lineup as he is sidelined with the same toe injury that has given him trouble all season. Porter has been able to stuff the stat sheet when he's gotten the opportunity to play big minutes this year. It's possible this ends up being more than a one-game absence for Garland, so Porter could hold some long-term value. |
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Dean Wade Dean Wade (knee) out Friday vs. Philadelphia
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 11:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dean Wade (knee) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Friday's game will be the fifth that Wade has missed due to a left knee contusion. With Sam Merrill (hand) also out, the Cavaliers will have to rely even more on Jaylon Tyson, who has already been productive enough to merit being rostered in some 12-team formats. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hand) out Friday vs. Philadelphia
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 11:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (hand) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Merrill sprained his right hand during Wednesday's win over the 76ers. Hopefully, this isn't an injury that will shelve him for an extended period. De'Andre Hunter, who offers limited fantasy upside, will figure more prominently within the Cavaliers' bench unit with Merrill unavailable. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (toe) out Friday vs. Philadelphia
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 11:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Darius Garland (toe) is out for Friday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Garland is dealing with a sore right great toe, which he injured during Wednesday's win over the 76ers. It was the left great toe that he injured late last season, ultimately undergoing surgery to address the issue in the summer. Garland's absence means more playing time for Craig Porter Jr., and Donovan Mitchell will spend even more time on the ball. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell shines, scores 35 points vs. PHI
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 3:38 PM
Donovan Mitchell finished Wednesday's win over the 76ers with 35 points (11-of-22 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, nine assists, one steal and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Mitchell put on a show on Wednesday night, leading the Cavaliers to one of their best wins of the season after Monday's terrible loss to the Jazz. And Cleveland may need even more from him in the immediate future, as Darius Garland left during the third quarter with a right foot injury. Mitchell has scored 30 points or more in five of his last seven games, and the all-around stat line on Wednesday was elite. |
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De'Andre Hunter De'Andre Hunter drops 17 points, three triples
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 3:33 PM
De'Andre Hunter amassed 17 points (7-of-13 FGs), four rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: To say Hunter needed a night like Wednesday would be an understatement. In Cleveland's two previous games, he totaled six points on 2-of-10 shooting from the field. Returning home did some good for the Philadelphia native, as Hunter's 17 points were the most he's scored in a game since December 22. With Sam Merrill (hand) and Darius Garland (foot) exiting Wednesday's game due to injury, Hunter may have a slightly higher fantasy ceiling in the short term. What's holding him back is the lack of defensive production. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley records 17/13/6/1/4 vs. Philadelphia
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 3:33 PM
Evan Mobley accounted for 17 points (7-of-10 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, six assists, one steal, four blocks and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the 76ers.
Analysis: After a modest effort in Monday's loss to the Jazz, Mobley was more impactful, especially defensively, on Wednesday. He recorded four blocked shots, the sixth time this season he's either met or exceeded that number. The double-double was Mobley's first in six games and 15th of the season, and he's dished out 14 assists over his last two games. He'll look to replicate Wednesday's performance when the Cavaliers face the 76ers again on Friday. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hand) doesn't return after injury
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 3:32 PM
Danny Cunningham
Sam Merrill (hand) played 10 minutes in Wednesday's win over the 76ers, scoring three points (1-of-5 FGs) with three rebounds and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Merrill suffered a right hand injury during Wednesday's game. While the Cavaliers announced at halftime that he was questionable to return, the sharpshooter never did. Given that he's right-handed, there should be concern among fantasy managers who are rostering him for the three-point production. If Merrill has to miss time, De'Andre Hunter will likely figure more prominently in the bench rotation. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland (foot) will not return Wednesday
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 3:04 PM
Tim Bontemps
Darius Garland (foot) will not return to Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis: Garland injured his right foot during the third quarter of Wednesday's game and has been ruled out for the rest of the night. If there's a positive, it's that this isn't the same foot that required offseason surgery. Craig Porter Jr.'s playing time should increase for the rest of the game, while Donovan Mitchell takes on an even more prominent role as a scorer and playmaker. Garland finished with 20 points, three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and three three-pointers. |
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Dean Wade Dean Wade (knee) remains out vs. Philadelphia
Tue, Jan 13, 2026, 10:53 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dean Wade (knee) has been ruled out against the 76ers on Wednesday.
Analysis: This will be a fourth straight absence for Wade. Sam Merrill has played well as a starter in his place, though Jaylon Tyson has also taken on extra minutes and has contributed well off the bench over the Cavaliers' last two games. |
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Darius Garland Darius Garland has 23 points, five threes in loss
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 3:50 PM
Darius Garland had 23 points (7-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, eight assists, three steals, one block and five three-pointers against the Jazz on Monday.
Analysis: Garland is averaging 17.7 points per game this season, but has scored at least 22 points in three of his last four games. The 25-year-old point guard has had at least six assists in eight consecutive games. Garland has provided seventh-round per game value over the last two weeks, which isn't far from his sixth-round preseason ADP. |
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Dean Wade Dean Wade (knee) to remain out Monday vs. Utah
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 10:19 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dean Wade (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis: Wade will miss a third consecutive game as he recovers from a left knee contusion. Sam Merrill started Saturday's win over the Timberwolves and played 26 minutes. Wade's absence also affects Jaylon Tyson, whose playing time will be even more secure. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley puts up 24 points vs. Minnesota
Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 9:51 AM
Evan Mobley lit up the Timberwolves on Saturday with 24 points (11-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Analysis: Though he didn't contribute as much on the glass as he typically does, Mobley was able to pour in the points. This was his highest scoring performance since November. Still, his fantasy impact has been limited recently by a lack of rebounds. He has a total of 18 rebounds over his last four games, which is well below his season average of 8.6 boards per game. He had at least 10 rebounds in the two games prior to this stretch, and he'll look to get back on track against the Jazz on Monday. |
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