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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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Dean Wade Dean Wade, Jaylon Tyson remain out vs. Indiana
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 6:15 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dean Wade (ankle) and Jaylon Tyson (toe) are out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Wade and Tyson, who did not travel with the Cavaliers on their three-game road trip that concluded on Thursday, will remain out on Sunday. Due to the absences in the frontcourt, Larry Nance Jr. could move into the rotation on Sunday out of necessity. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hamstring) ruled out vs. Indiana
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 6:07 PM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Sunday's game is the first of two in as many nights for the Cavaliers, so some rotation players are resting. Merrill, who played in Thursday's win over the Cavaliers after sitting out Tuesday's win over the Clippers. Max Strus is not on the injury report, and he should have no problem getting up shots against the Pacers. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley ruled out vs. Indiana
Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 5:57 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen (knee) and Evan Mobley (calf) are out for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: The Cavaliers have games on Sunday and Monday, so some key contributors will sit out for injury management reasons. Allen and Mobley not playing against the Pacers frees up minutes for Thomas Bryant and Nae'Qwan Tomlin. While streaming either comes with considerable risk, playing time should not be a concern. |
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James Harden James Harden tallies 19 points, five assists
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 6:47 PM
James Harden recorded 19 points (7-of-11 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, five assists and three three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Harden's night in San Francisco wasn't as prolific as one would expect, but he was available when the Cavaliers needed him most. Down the stretch, the two-man game between and center Jarrett Allen (16 points, 13 rebounds and one steal) produced some key baskets to help Cleveland remain one game in the loss column behind New York for third place in the East. The Cavaliers are off until Sunday, when they host the lottery-bound Pacers. That could be a game where Harden gets his gaudy assist numbers. |
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Max Strus Max Strus hits six three-pointers vs. Golden State
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 6:46 PM
Max Strus accounted for 24 points (9-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, two assists and six three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Over his last four appearances, Strus has shot 20-of-36 from beyond the arc. He made six of his ten attempts on Thursday, surpassing 20 points for the second time in three games. With Sam Merrill (3/2/5/1 with one three-pointer) struggling and Dean Wade (ankle) still out, Strus has taken on added fantasy value. And there's one more game in Week 23, with the Cavaliers hosting the Pacers on Sunday. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell scores 25 in win over Warriors
Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 6:46 PM
Donovan Mitchell finished Thursday's win over the Warriors with 25 points (7-of-14 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Mitchell led six Cavaliers in double figures as they managed to pull away from the Warriors late. And this was an excellent night to have the star guard rostered, as he finished with a complete stat line and excellent shooting percentages. Cleveland's Week 23 schedule was front-loaded, with three games in the first four days. They'll finish the week on Sunday against the Pacers in what should be a good matchup for Mitchell. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hamstring) no longer on injury report
Wed, Apr 1, 2026, 1:09 PM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Merrill appears to be on track to play on Thursday after missing Tuesday's game against the Lakers. The sixth-year guard has been featured as a starter in the backcourt most recently, and his return to the lineup could potentially send Max Strus back to the bench. Merrill is averaging 12.9 points and 3.1 three-pointers per game this season. |
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Max Strus Max Strus scores 11 points in loss to Lakers
Tue, Mar 31, 2026, 7:00 PM
Max Strus started on Tuesday and contributed 11 points (4-of-8 FGs), three rebounds, one assist and three three-pointers against the Lakers.
Analysis: Strus was back in the lineup after sitting out the first leg of this back-to-back, and he ended up starting for the first time this season. He wasn't able to match his season-high 29 points that he scored on Friday, but he remained efficient. Still, the lopsided score limited him to 23 minutes, so it ended up being a subpar night. If he remains a starter when Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade are all healthy, Strus should be a reliable option for fantasy managers for the rest of the season. |
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