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Dean Wade Dean Wade (ankle) doubtful Friday vs. Pistons
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 7:52 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dean Wade (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's matchup with the Pistons.
Analysis: Wade sustained the ankle injury in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee, and it will likely cost him at least one game. His absence should mean additional run for Jaylon Tyson. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder (ankle) probable Friday vs. DET
Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 7:50 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dennis Schröder (ankle) is probable for Friday's matchup with the Pistons.
Analysis: Schröder finished with 26 points and five dimes in Wednesday's loss to the Bucks, and he could be in line for another big night if James Harden (thumb) remains sidelined. |
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Keon Ellis Keon Ellis (finger) questionable vs. Detroit
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:16 AM
NBA Injury Report
Keon Ellis (finger) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Ellis is dealing with a fractured left index finger, which he suffered at some point in Wednesday's loss to the Bucks. While his potential absence would not significantly affect fantasy basketball, it would free up rotation minutes for Nae'Qwon Tomlin. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder (ankle) questionable vs. Detroit
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dennis Schröder (ankle) is questionable to play against the Pistons on Friday.
Analysis: Schröder got the start on Wednesday and scored 26 points with James Harden (thumb) sidelined. Harden is questionable, so if he remains out and Schröder plays, he'll get another start. However, if both are sidelined, Craig Porter Jr. would be next in line. He had nine assists in 22 minutes off the bench on Wednesday. |
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Dean Wade Dean Wade (ankle) questionable vs. Detroit
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:13 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dean Wade (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Wade tweaked his right ankle during Wednesday's loss to the Bucks, casting some doubt on his availability for Friday's game. Evan Mobley is off the injury report and can fill the resulting void if Wade sits, which would also mean another start for Jaylon Tyson. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley (calf) off injury report vs. Detroit
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:12 AM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Mobley (calf) is not on the injury report against the Pistons on Friday.
Analysis: Mobley will be back following a one-game absence. James Harden (thumb) is questionable, while Donovan Mitchell (groin) will remain out. That means there will be a starting spot open for either Jaylon Tyson or Sam Merrill, who both started on Wednesday. However, with Mobley available, one will head back to the bench. |
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James Harden James Harden (thumb) questionable vs. Detroit
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
James Harden (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Harden, who suffered a nondisplaced fracture of his right thumb during Tuesday's win over the Knicks, did not play in Wednesday's loss to the Bucks. Dennis Schröder moved into the starting lineup and had his best game since being traded to the Cavaliers, producing 26 points and five assists. He'll be worth streaming if Harden misses another game. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (groin) to remain out vs. Detroit
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:06 AM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (groin) is out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis: Mitchell will miss a second straight game after suffering a strained groin during Tuesday's win over the Knicks. Sam Merrill may be in line for another start, with the Cavaliers' guard being most valuable to managers who need three-point production. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen records 29/11/1/2/1 line vs. MIL
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:49 PM
Jarrett Allen amassed 29 points (11-of-16 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block in Wednesday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: With Wednesday's game being the team's second in as many nights, the Cavaliers were unsurprisingly without Evan Mobley. That, combined with the absences of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, opened things up for Allen offensively, and he took advantage. The 29 points were the most he's scored in a game in nearly three weeks, having last hit that number in a February 7 win over the Kings. Allen also recorded his fifth straight double-double, continuing to flourish as a fantasy option. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder drops 26 points, five assists
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:49 PM
Dennis Schröder finished Wednesday's loss to the Bucks with 26 points (8-of-14 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: With James Harden (thumb) sidelined, Schröder made his first start since being traded to Cleveland. The veteran point guard played well, shooting the ball efficiently and dishing out five assists. Schröder's 26 points were one shy of his season-high, and this was his first game with more than 12 points as a Cavalier. His streaming value moving forward depends on Harden and Donovan Mitchell's health, with the latter sitting out Wednesday's game with a strained groin. |
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Dennis Schroder CLE starts Schröder, Merrill, Tyson, Wade, Allen
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 1:19 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Dennis Schröder, Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen will start Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: The Cavaliers don't have James Harden, Donovan Mitchell or Evan Mobley for Wednesday's game, opening up three spots in the starting lineup. Schröder, Merrill and Tyson move into the starting lineup, and all three will have added streaming value in their new roles. |
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James Harden James Harden (thumb) downgraded to out vs. MIL
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 1:03 PM
NBA Injury Report
James Harden (thumb) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: While it was reported earlier Wednesday that Harden planned to play through his fractured right thumb, he will not be available for the matchup with the Bucks. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup for Dennis Schröder, with Craig Porter Jr. picking up rotation minutes off the bench. |
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James Harden Harden suffered right thumb fracture vs. Knicks
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 8:31 AM
Cleveland Cavaliers
James Harden (thumb) is questionable to play against the Bucks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Harden had X-rays done after injuring his non-shooting thumb against New York, which revealed a non-displaced fracture of the distal phalanx. He's current listed as questionable, and he'll continue to undergo treatment. The team will provide updates as appropriate, but it seems likely that he misses this game against Milwaukee. Dennis Schroder would likely start at point guard in his place, with Craig Porter Jr. taking on extra minutes off the bench. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (groin) ruled out vs. Bucks
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 8:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (groin) has been ruled out against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Analysis: Mitchell will be joined by Evan Mobley (calf) on the sidelines, while James Harden (thumb) is questionable. Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson should start, while Keon Ellis should take on extra minutes off the bench with Mitchell unavailable. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley (calf) ruled out vs. Milwaukee
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 8:22 AM
NBA Injury Report
Evan Mobley (calf) has been ruled out against the Bucks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Mobley will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back, and he will be joined by Donovan Mitchell (groin), while James Harden (thumb) is questionable. Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill should step into the starting unit, with another spot potentially up for grabs. Jarrett Allen should also see a bump in production as the only big in the starting unit. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen records 19/10/1/1/2 line vs. NYK
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 4:42 PM
Jarrett Allen tallied 19 points (7-of-8 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Allen continues to flourish, with the double-double being his fourth in as many games and sixth since the Cavaliers acquired James Harden. While Evan Mobley (12/7/1/1 with one three-pointer) being under a minutes limit has been a factor, that doesn't nullify the work that Allen has done. Since the trade, he has provided top-50 per-game value in nine-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster, while sitting just outside of that threshold in eight-cat. With the Cavaliers visiting the Bucks on Wednesday, Mobley may sit for injury management reasons. If so, Allen's fantasy ceiling will be raised. |
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James Harden James Harden hits four triples, scores 20 points
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 4:41 PM
James Harden accounted for 20 points (8-of-18 FGs), two rebounds, four assists and four three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Harden's four assists were the fewest he's recorded in a game since joining the Cavaliers, but it didn't matter much on a night when Cleveland held New York to 11 third-quarter points. Since the trade, The Beard has provided top-25 per-game value in eight-cat formats, according to Basketball Monster. While the fantasy value has dipped slightly, that's more due to Harden and his new teammates getting acclimated to each other than to any struggles. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell scores game-high 23 points
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 4:41 PM
Donovan Mitchell finished Tuesday's win over the Knicks with 23 points (5-of-18 FGs, 11-of-14 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, three steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Mitchell didn't shoot the ball well on Tuesday, but frequent trips to the foul line boosted the final points tally. He led six Cavaliers in double figures with 23 points, and the production in the other notable fantasy categories was solid. Cleveland hits the road for its final three games of Week 18, starting with the Bucks on Wednesday. |
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Dennis Schroder Dennis Schröder chips in 11/4/7/1/1 off bench
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:58 AM
Dennis Schröder posted a full line on Sunday with 11 points (3-of-9 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer against the Thunder.
Analysis: Schröder hasn't provided much fantasy production this season, especially since he was traded to Cleveland, but he was able to contribute a solid boost off the bench in this game. While he is still capable of being productive in fantasy hoops, the opportunity isn't there for him with both Donovan Mitchell and James Harden healthy. Schroder is still rostered in 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but he should be left on the waiver wire despite a decent performance in this game. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill scores 20 points, starts second half
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 9:55 AM
Sam Merrill started the second half on Sunday and contributed 20 points (7-of-12 FGs), three rebounds and six three-pointers against the Thunder.
Analysis: Merrill started the second half of this game in place of Dean Wade, and the choice was a strong one. After scoring nine points in the first half, he had eight more in the first three minutes of the third quarter. Unfortunately, he only hit one more triple over the course of the rest of the game. This was likely a hot-hand situation, so Merrill should return to playing a role off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Knicks. |
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