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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (knee) remains out vs. Orlando
Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 11:27 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Allen last appeared in a game on March 3, and that won't change on Tuesday. Evan Mobley's fantasy ceiling has been raised with him being the lone big man in the Cavaliers' starting lineup. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley records 18/8/3/1/2 line vs. Pelicans
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 3:36 PM
Evan Mobley recorded 18 points (8-of-10 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocked shots in Saturday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Mobley recorded a complete stat line while shooting 80 percent from the field in Saturday's victory. While the foul line remains problematic for those needing him to be better in that category, the Cavaliers' forward/center has provided top-20 value since the All-Star break for managers willing to punt free throw percentage. |
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James Harden James Harden posts 20 points, 10 assists vs. NOP
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 3:36 PM
James Harden amassed 20 points (8-of-17 FGs), six rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Saturday's win over the Pelicans.
Analysis: Having scored at least 20 points in three straight games, Harden's double-double on Saturday was his first since a March 8 loss to the Celtics. Cleveland has been down some players recently, and that certainly hasn't helped. However, Harden has provided top-25 value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. Cleveland is off until Tuesday, when it opens a three-game week against the Magic. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (eye) scores game-high 27 points
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 3:34 PM
Donovan Mitchell (eye) finished Saturday's win over the Pelicans with 27 points (9-of-23 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Mitchell played through a bloodshot left eye, which may have factored into his poor shooting night. However, he still put up 27 points, and fantasy managers can also benefit from the rebounds, assists and three-pointers. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers don't have a great Week 22 schedule, as they play three games, with the last falling on Friday. Three games of Mitchell is better than four games of most players fantasy-wise, but fantasy managers certainly hoped for a better schedule. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell available, Jaylon Tyson out
Sat, Mar 21, 2026, 12:18 PM
Chris Fedor
Donovan Mitchell (eye) is available for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, while Jaylon Tyson (toe) is out.
Analysis: Mitchell is back after a one-game absence, while the player who replaced him in the lineup on Thursday will not play. Tyson's absence will not have a significant impact on fantasy basketball due to Mitchell's return. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson questionable
Fri, Mar 20, 2026, 12:13 PM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (eye) and Jaylon Tyson (toe) are questionable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: While Mitchell was held out of Thursday's win over the Bulls, Tyson started but had to exit in the fourth quarter after spraining his left great toe. If Mitchell can play on Saturday, Tyson will head to the bench if available to play. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley records 26/14/3/1 line vs. Chicago
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 4:53 PM
Evan Mobley tallied 26 points (12-of-19 FGs, 2-of-6 FTs), 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal in Thursday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Mobley and the Cavaliers have played seven games since losing Jarrett Allen to a knee injury, and he has been excellent. Over the past two weeks, Mobley has averaged 22.4 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 61.1 percent from the foul line. The issue for him has been the foul shooting, with Mobley making 44.1 percent of his attempts during this stretch. However, given how productive he has been, fantasy managers will be fine with the poor foul shooting. |
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James Harden James Harden drops 36 points, nine assists
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 4:53 PM
James Harden recorded 36 points (10-of-23 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), seven rebounds, nine assists, two steals, one block and seven three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: With no Donovan Mitchell, the Cavaliers needed more scoring from Harden, and he answered the call. The Beard finished with his second 30-point game since joining the team, and the 36 were the most in a game for him since reaching that number in a January 16 win over the Wizards while still a member of the Clippers. The Cavs return to action on Saturday against the Pelicans in their final game of Week 21. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (eye) out, Jaylon Tyson starting
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 1:17 PM
Chris Fedor
Donovan Mitchell (eye) has been ruled out against the Bulls on Thursday.
Analysis: Mitchell played through the eye contusion on Tuesday, but he struggled with his shot. He'll get the night off to continue recovering, which will hopefully allow him to play against the Pelicans on Saturday. Jaylon Tyson will get the starting nod in his place. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell (eye) questionable vs. Chicago
Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 10:11 AM
NBA Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell (eye) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Mitchell is dealing with a left eye contusion, casting some doubt on his status for Thursday's game. With Max Strus' playing time still restricted, he, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schröder could all take on more minutes if Mitchell doesn't play. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley pours in 27/15 double-double
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 5:51 PM
Evan Mobley recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 27 points (12-of-21 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), 15 rebounds, two assists and three blocks against the Bucks.
Analysis: Mobley's struggles from the free throw line continued, but he was able to turn in a monster performance aside from that. He set a new season-high for rebounds and was effective as a shot blocker once again. Mobley hasn't been as effective this season, mostly because his production hasn't been consistent, but he has had plenty of excellent outings. He'll look to carry this into Thursday's game against the Bulls. |
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James Harden James Harden scores 27 points vs. Milwaukee
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 5:43 PM
James Harden lit up the Bucks with 27 points (7-of-10 FGs, 11-of-13 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, two steals and two three-pointers in a 123-116 win on Tuesday.
Analysis: After two straight quieter nights as a scorer, Harden had a strong night in this one with his second-highest scoring night since being traded to the Cavs. That was enough to help them bounce back after a loss to the Mavericks on Sunday despite a rough night from Donovan Mitchell. Harden will look to keep it going over the final two games of this three-game road trip, with the Bulls up next on Thursday. |
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Sam Merrill CLE starting Harden, Don, Merrill, Wade, Mobley
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 1:37 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers
James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade and Evan Mobley will start against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Merrill is back after missing two games, and he will immediately return to the starting unit. That will push Keon Ellis back to the bench. Ellis has been productive recently as both a starter and reserve and should continue to contribute off the bench. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hamstring) available Tuesday vs. MIL
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 1:10 PM
Sam Merrill (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Merrill is set to return after a two-game absence with left hamstring tightness. With Keon Ellis and Max Strus getting starts while Merrill was sidelined, it's no guarantee that he's re-inserted into the starting lineup against the Bucks on Tuesday. |
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Sam Merrill Sam Merrill (hamstring) questionable vs. Milwaukee
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 12:53 PM
NBA Injury Report
Sam Merrill (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Merrill has missed the last two games with tightness in his left hamstring. Keon Ellis moved into the starting lineup in his absence and may continue to do so. However, Max Strus (foot) made his season debut on Sunday and played extremely well. Ultimately, he may be the fifth starter once the Cavaliers are back to full strength. |
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Craig Porter Craig Porter Jr. (groin) to miss 1-3 weeks
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 12:50 PM
NBA Injury Report
The Cavaliers announced on Monday that Craig Porter (groin) will be out for one to three weeks.
Analysis: Porter strained his left groin during Friday's win over the Mavericks in Dallas. While his absence leaves the Cavaliers down an option at the point guard position, they should have enough depth to compensate. |
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Jarrett Allen Jarrett Allen (knee) to miss three-game road trip
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 12:44 PM
Danny Cunningham
Jarrett Allen (knee) will not be available for the next three games.
Analysis: Allen, who has not appeared in a game since March 3, will remain out for all three games of Cleveland's road trip that begins in Milwaukee on Tuesday. In his absence, the Cavaliers have used Evan Mobley as their starting center, with Keon Ellis being the fifth starter the last two games due to Sam Merrill's hamstring injury. With Max Strus back from a foot injury, there could come a point when he's starting instead of Ellis. |
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Max Strus Max Strus hits six triples in season debut
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 12:07 PM
Max Strus recorded 24 points (7-of-9 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and six three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Sunday was Strus's first appearance of the season, and the Cavaliers' guard looked incredibly sharp. He hit three three-pointers in his first stint on the floor and finished with 24 points. Strus played 22 minutes, and it isn't difficult to envision his playing time increasing at some point during the fantasy playoff weeks. Cleveland has been without Sam Merrill recently, so getting Strus back is a big deal, even with Sunday's defeat. |
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Evan Mobley Evan Mobley posts 18 points, four blocked shots
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 12:06 PM
Evan Mobley accumulated 18 points (8-of-14 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots in Sunday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Mobley finished Sunday's defeat with his second double-double in three games and 21st of the season, and he's blocked multiple shots in four of his last five games. Interestingly, Jarrett Allen's absence has not given Mobley's fantasy value the boost many hoped for. Mobley has provided eighth-round value over his last five games; shooting 43.5 percent from the foul line doesn't help. |
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Donovan Mitchell Donovan Mitchell scores team-high 26 points
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 12:06 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell tallied 26 points (10-of-24 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, 11 assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: Mitchell made some history on Sunday, surpassing the 15,000-point mark for his NBA career. He's the fifth player to accomplish that feat amongst players entering the league in 2017. Fantasy managers will also be pleased with the 11 assists, the most in a game for Mitchell since January 16, with this being his third game of the season with at least ten helpers. The Cavaliers play three games in Week 21, starting with the Bucks on Tuesday. |
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