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Sunday, January 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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 |  | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (illness) will suit up for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The superstar guard was feeling under the weather, but appears healthy enough to suit up on Saturday. He's coming off a 26-point outing against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. He should continue to be a strong fantasy option, so fantasy managers should make sure Mitchell is back in their lineups for Saturday's slate. |
Friday, January 13
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|  | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (knee) is set to make his season debut against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. The 32-year-old has been out for over a year while he recovers from left ACL surgery. He'll likely be on a heavy minutes limit as the Cavs ease him back into action. He's worth stashing in most fantasy formats, but isn't worth starting until he gets back up to full speed. Fantasy managers who can afford to be patient with Rubio should check the waiver wire to see if he's available. |
Wednesday, January 11
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|  | Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) is questionable to return Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. Allen lasted just under seven minutes before leaving the game as he is reportedly feeling under the weather. If Allen is unable to go, he will finish with one assist and nothing else on the box score. Kevin Love should see a bump in minutes while Allen is on the bench. |
Sunday, January 08
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|  | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (thumb) is questionable ahead of Sunday's meeting in Phoenix. The 22-year-old returned on Friday against Denver following a three-game absence because of a thumb injury. However, he re-aggravated the ailment during the game, so there's a chance he'll get the night off. Donovan Mitchell will likely slide into the point guard slot if Garland isn't available and see a bump in usage. At the same time, Caris LeVert, averaging 15.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 20 starts this season, may remain with the starting unit. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (thumb) will play Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Garland was a true game-time decision has he continues to play through pain in his thumb. Garland went through pregame warmups and was able to be cleared to play. Garland will continue to play through the injury while having his thumb taped up. This may hurt Garland's shooting as he gets used to the less mobility in his shooting hand, but it should not be any cause for worry with fantasy managers. |
Saturday, January 07
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (thumb) will rejoin the lineup Friday against Denver. He has missed three games with a sprained right thumb and the team considered him questionable for Friday's contest, but Garland is now officially ready to go. It remains to be seen how much the thumb injury still bothers him. If he can play near his full ability, this will be a great spot for the rising star, as Donovan Mitchell (rest) has the night off and all of the offense will run through Garland. It's also worth noting that the Nuggets allow the most points per 48 minutes in the league to opposing point guards. |
Friday, January 06
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (rest) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The star guard has scored 91 points across his last two games. That being said, the organization has decided to give Mitchell a rest day on Friday. Fellow guard Darius Garland (thumb) is listed as questionable, so the Cavs could be shorthanded on Friday. Raul Neto, Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro and Cedi Osman are candidates to pick up additional minutes if Garland sits out as well. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (thumb) has been deemed questionable to play in Friday's contest vs. Denver as he deals with a sprained right thumb, although he was able to participate in pre-game shootaround. Garland has been sidelined for each of Cleveland's last three outings due to the ailment, which has allowed Caris LeVert to slot back into the starting five. With Donovan Mitchell (rest) already out Friday, LeVert would stand to see a significant offensive role if Garland remains out of the mix, while Raul Neto and Cedi Osman would figure to get added ballhandling opportunities. Check back for final word on Garland's status. |
Wednesday, January 04
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (thumb) is doubtful to play Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Garland is trending towards missing his third straight with a right thumb sprain. If that is the case, Caris LeVert would be in line for another start and would be a good target for Wednesday's DFS slate. Donovan Mitchell should also see a heavy workload on offense coming off his 71-point performance Monday. |
|  | Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Mobley will likely test his ankle during the team's shootaround before a decision is made on his status. If he is unable to go, Kevin Love will likely get another spot start and would be a great streaming option. Readers should check back before game-time for an update on Mobley's status. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. Mobley has missed a couple games due to ankle soreness, but seems good to go against the Suns. Mobley's return will push Kevin Love back to the bench where he is more of a rebounds streamer who can knock down threes from the center position. If Mobley or Jarrett Allen were to miss time, Love would be the pick up. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (thumb) will miss Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Garland will miss his third straight game with a sprained thumb, but there are rumblings of him returning on the weekend. Caris LeVert will continue to start and Donovan Mitchell should see a boost in usage as well. Both are excellent DFS options against the Suns. |
Monday, January 02
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (thumb) was unable to play in the team's last game due to a thumb sprain on his right hand. The team officially listed him as doubtful for their next contest on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. If he's unable to get back on the court, Caris LeVert will have added value as a bigger part of the offense. Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens would both have some streaming value as well. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (ankle) is in danger of missing his second consecutive game with right ankle soreness. He was absent from the team's one-point win over the Chicago Bulls on New Year's Eve and has been given the questionable tag for their second game against Chicago. If he can't suit up again, Kevin Love will likely take over the starting role and remain a solid streaming option. |
|  | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love and guard Caris LeVert will move into the starting five for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. These two will move into the starting unit with Darius Garland (thumb) and Evan Mobley (ankle) missing their second straight contest. Both Love and LeVert are strong streaming options after posting great outings on Saturday. Fantasy managers in need of help should take a look at Love or LeVert for Monday's slate. |
Saturday, December 31
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (thumb) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with Chicago. He suffered a thumb injury during Thursday's matchup against Indiana, causing him to miss Friday's practice. Donovan Mitchell will slide over to the point if Garland doesn't play, while Caris LeVert would presumably enter the starting unit and take over at the two. LeVert has averaged 14.1 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.6 boards in 16 starts this season, so he'll be a must-start if Garland can't go. |
Friday, December 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (thumb) was kept from the practice floor Friday due to a right thumb injury that he sustained Thursday against Indiana. With the Cavs set to take on the Bulls on Saturday, Garland's status is up in the air. The 22-year-old has made a case for a second consecutive All-Star appearance this year, even as Donovan Mitchell joined the backcourt. Shooting a career-high 40 percent from long range, Garland is one of just 34 qualified players at that mark around the league. An absence Saturday would elevate Mitchell's DFS appeal, along with that of Caris LeVert, who would stand to see more usage. Fantasy managers will want to check back Saturday for further updates. |
Monday, December 26
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|  | Cleveland Cavaliers center Robin Lopez (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so the Cavs will rest their veteran big man here. His absence won't have a huge impact on the rotation. The expectation is that Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley will have a few more minutes on Monday. Lopez should be back in the rotation for their next contest. |
Friday, December 23
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|  | Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Evan Mobley (knee) and small forward Lamar Stevens (knee) have been deemed questionable to play in Friday's game vs. Toronto. Mobley has not missed a game this season en route to averaging 14.8 points and 9.1 boards as a staple of the Cavs' starting five, while Stevens has missed the past three contests due to a sore right knee. While Isaac Okoro has slid back into the starting five, the second unit trio of Kevin Love, Caris LeVert and Cedi Osman have all picked up the slack on the wing/in the frontcourt. While Stevens has reprised mostly a starting role in 2022-23, his value lies primarily on his on-ball defense, making him a difficult fantasy option, even if he does ultimately suit up Friday. |
Wednesday, December 21
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Lamar Stevens (knee) is regarded as doubtful for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee. He has an issue with his right knee and could be forced to miss a third consecutive game. Isaac Okoro should remain in the starting unit if Stevens can't return. The 21-year-old has had a couple of strong outings, but Okoro typically doesn't make a big impact in games and it's safe to leave him on the waiver wire. In six total starts this season, Okoro has averaged only 6.2 points and 3.3 rebounds with 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 26.5 minutes. |
Sunday, December 18
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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|  | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro will move into the starting five for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Cavs have decided to start Okoro with Lamar Stevens (knee) ruled out for this game. This will be the first time that Okoro has played since November 28th. Okoro has limited upside offensively, so Cedi Osman remains the better streaming choice between the two players. |
Monday, December 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (leg) has been listed as questionable to play in Monday's game against the Spurs due to a sore right leg. Mitchell has missed each of Cleveland's two prior contests due to the ailment, which has allowed Caris LeVert to slide back into the starting five and lead the team in scoring in consecutive outings. Mitchell has starred during his first months with the Cavaliers, ranking seventh in the league at 29 PPG, all while shooting a career-best 49.6 percent overall. With San Antonio yielding a league-high 120.4 PPG this year, a return from Mitchell would give him sizable DFS value; fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off to confirm his status. |
Saturday, December 10
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (leg) won't play on Saturday versus OKC. Mitchell wasn't available for Friday's meeting with Sacramento, allowing Caris LeVert to take his place in the lineup and finish with a game-high 22 points, six rebounds, and six assists. LeVert has an excellent chance to duplicate those numbers, so he remains a must-start fantasy option. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (back) will miss a second consecutive game Saturday versus the Thunder. After recently missing some time with a thumb injury, the veteran is dealing with lower back soreness this time around. With Love on the shelf, Cedi Osman had a very busy 35-minute night off the bench Friday against Sacramento, playing well with 17 points, four rebounds, one assist and three steals. There should be even more minutes available for the bench guys against the Thunder, as Donovan Mitchell (leg) also sits out the contest. Isaac Okoro and Raul Neto could easily get 20-plus minutes, although they tend to be pretty anonymous on the court and there should be better options available for fantasy managers. |
Friday, December 09
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (leg) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The star guard is reportedly dealing with right leg soreness, so we could see him sit this one out. His absence would likely result in Caris LeVert moving into the starting five. LeVert has been effective off the bench this season, so a move to the starting five should only improve his fantasy value. Fantasy managers will need to check back closer to game time for another update on Mitchell's status. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (back) was only able to play nine minutes during Tuesday's contest. The team didn't give a reason why, but now have the veteran forward listed as out for Friday's game with back soreness. Luckily, Jarrett Allen is back, so the absence of Love isn't going to hurt too much. Cedi Osman and Isaac Okoro should be asked to help fill the void as well, but Allen should benefit the most for Friday's game against the Sacramento Kings. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is out on Friday versus the Kings. He injured his ankle during the November 11 meeting with the Golden State Warriors and has battled soreness ever since. There's a chance Mitchell could be back on Saturday against OKC. In the meantime, Caris LeVert will enter the starting lineup and should be considered a must-start fantasy option, as there's a good chance he'll finish as a top performer. |
Monday, December 05
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (back) has been deemed questionable to play in Tuesday's contest vs. the Lakers due a lower back contusion that has forced him out of the past five games. Evan Mobley has largely shifted over to the center spot in Allen's absence, while the return of Kevin Love gives the team added frontcourt depth for the time being. Through 17 games this year, Allen is once again on pace to average a double-double with 13.5 points and 10.8 boards under his belt with nine double-doubles; one of such outings came Nov. 6 against L.A. when he finished with 16 and 11. Fantasy managers will want to check back Tuesday for final word on the big man's potential return. |
Friday, December 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (thumb) isn't likely to make his return from a five-game absence due to a fractured thumb. The Cavaliers' frontcourt is hurting right now as Jarrett Allen is also out with back issues. While Love's been out, Dean Wade has moved into the starting lineup and Robin Lopez is seeing some more minutes in relief. If he's going to miss a sixth straight game, Wade seems to be the better streaming option with Cedi Osman also being a strong player to go with. |
Tuesday, November 29
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (back) has been ruled out for his third consecutive game as he will miss the team's home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He's been battling a back issue since Friday and the team won't rush him back and risk losing him for more time. With Kevin Love also out, the top two streaming options will likely be Dean Wade and Cedi Osman. Last game, Wade received the start and they both received 28 minutes of playing time. |
Monday, November 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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|  | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (ankle) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This is a welcoming sight for the Cavs who have been without LeVert for the last four games. When healthy, LeVert has been a reliable contributor in this offense. They could certainly use his help with Kevin Love (thumb) and Jarrett Allen (back) both expected to be sidelined. Cedi Osman would likely lose the most value from the return of LeVert. However, he should still be able to provide reliable fantasy value with Love sidelined. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. The big man suffered a back injury on Friday that forced him to miss Sunday's game. Allen will miss his second game in a row here as the Cavs want to take the cautious approach. Robin Lopez started in his place, but played only four minutes on Sunday. That being said, Dean Wade and Cedi Osman are much more appealing fantasy options for Monday's slate. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (thumb) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This marks the fourth game in a row that the veteran forward has missed due to a hairline fracture in his thumb. The Cavs are expected to continue using a committee approach to fill the void. Among those players, Cedi Osman is likely to have the most streaming appeal, so fantasy managers looking for help on Monday should look towards Osman. |
Monday, November 21
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Caris LeVert (ankle) was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Miami Heat with a left ankle injury. He was only able to play 14 minutes and was held scoreless in that time. The 28-year-old did add five rebounds, four assists, and one steal. Hopefully, this turns out to just be a sprained or rolled ankle and he's not forced to miss much time. Fantasy managers should stay tuned to see the results of any tests that the team runs on his ankle. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (thumb) will attempt to play during Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran forward is dealing with a hairline fracture in his right thumb. Despite that, Love is going to try and play through the issue on Monday. That being said, he'll be a risky DFS option considering he's playing through an injury. However, fantasy managers in season-long formats should get Love in their lineups with the Cavaliers shorthanded for this game. |
Sunday, November 20
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Kevin Love (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's matchup against Miami and it looks extremely likely that he will miss the contest, as the veteran has a hairline fracture in his right thumb. Love suffered the injury Friday night against the Hornets and might even be out for several games. The team has said that his status will be evaluated daily. Luckily for Cleveland, Jarrett Allen was able to make it back from an illness Friday otherwise the team's frontcourt would look very thin. Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens should be in line for more minutes during Love's absence. |
Friday, November 18
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens will start on Friday versus Cleveland, replacing Caris LeVert. With the Cavs looking to end its five-game skid, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff will turn to Stevens to bolster things on the defensive end. The 25-year-old has averaged 12.5 points in two starts in 2022-23. However, with Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland on the floor, Stevens isn't expected to be featured offensively, making him a risky fantasy option across the board. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) will play on Friday against Charlotte. The 24-year-old has missed the last two games due to left ankle soreness. However, with Cleveland losing five-straight contests, the team is certainly happy to get Allen back in the lineup, especially since he's averaging 14.0 points, 11.5 boards, and 1.3 blocks this season. He doesn't appear to have a minutes' restriction, so fantasy managers should get him back into their lineups. |
Tuesday, November 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) will not play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is not a surprise as there was a previous report of Allen not traveling to Milwaukee, but that was due to an ankle injury and now he is listed with an illness. Hopefully this means the ankle injury is in the past, but Allen will miss his second straight game due to the various ailments. Kevin Love will likely get another spot start and would be worth a look in Wednesday's DFS slate. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Mitchell has missed one game due to an ankle sprain and his status remains in question for Wednesday's contest. Lamar Stevens got the spot start without Mitchell while Isaac Okoro and Cedi Osman saw extra run off the bench. If Mitchell is unable to go Wednesday, this rotation would likely remain the same. |
Sunday, November 13
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's battle with Minnesota. Mitchell tweaked his right ankle late during Friday night's loss to the Warriors, so he may miss his second game of the year. With Dean Wade (knee) and Jarrett Allen (ankle) also carrying injury designations heading into this one, Darius Garland may be in store for a productive showing. At the same time, Kevin Love, Caris LeVert, Evan Mobley, and Cedi Osman should also benefit. |
|  | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with Minnesota. Under normal circumstances, his availability wouldn't mean much for fantasy managers. However, considering Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and Jarrett Allen (ankle) are questionable, Wade could find himself back in the starting lineup. With that said, Kevin Love is still, by far, a better fantasy option, even if he plays less than Wade. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) may not suit up on Sunday against Minnesota. Allen has a sore left ankle, and considering the Cavs won't play another game until Wednesday, he may sit this one out to get additional rest. Dean Wade (knee) is also questionable, so Kevin Love could thrive with extra minutes. However, even if Wade is active, Love is still in an excellent position to produce for fantasy managers. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 24-year-old big man is dealing with left ankle soreness, so the team will have him sit this game out. His absence should mean that Evan Mobley will shift over to the center spot. Also, Robin Lopez is likely to play more minutes off the bench. However, Kevin Love should still be involved as well, so Lopez won't be much of a streaming option for Sunday. |
Saturday, November 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) has picked up a questionable tag only an hour and a half before the team is set to tip off their game against Golden State. He is dealing with right knee soreness. Wade doesn't carry a lot of fantasy value, but he's a versatile guy whom the Cavaliers can use in multiple situations and his absence would definitely be felt. He has averaged nearly 23 minutes a night for the season, so there will be a nice chunk of extra minutes available for the likes of Cedi Osman and Kevin Love if Wade can't go. |
Thursday, November 03
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (knee) made his first appearance on Wednesday night after suffering an eye laceration in the first game of the season. Now, he's back on the injury report for a knee sprain that he appeared to suffer in that same game. Seeing as it's just a questionable tag it allows for a small sigh of relief. Fantasy managers should check back on Friday just to make sure his status isn't downgraded. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) has been given the questionable tag for Friday night due to an ankle sprain. He's been playing some heavy minutes while Darius Garland was out and then their game on Wednesday went into overtime. This could be just an overuse type of thing and questionable status is just in case he needs some rest. If he does miss the game, Caris LeVert would be the best value play and Isaac Okoro would get some added minutes as well. |
Wednesday, November 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) will return on Wednesday versus the Celtics. The 22-year-old sustained a left eye laceration during the season opener against the Raptors and hasn't been available since. With that said, Garland's presence will lower the ceilings of Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, and Caris LeVert. However, all four should remain starting in every fantasy format while also deserving attention from DFS managers. |
Tuesday, November 01
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) has received a bit of an injury report upgrade. He's now listed as questionable for the first time since injuring his eye back in the first game of the season. He's reportedly been playing in practice and the swelling has gone down, but there hasn't been a firm answer as to whether he will be active or not. Managers should keep watching for any more injury updates as it gets closer to Wednesday's game. Dean Wade and Caris LeVert have been the two to benefit from Garland's absence and will probably take quite a hit value-wise once he returns. |
Sunday, October 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) remains out on Sunday against the Knicks. The 22-year-old has played only 13 minutes this season after sustaining a left eye laceration in the opener. As a result, Dean Wade may remain in the starting lineup, although he won't offer much to fantasy managers. Yet, Caris LeVert, who had 41 points in Friday's win over Boston, should continue to get additional chances on the offensive end. |
Friday, October 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) isn't available on Friday against the Celtics. The 22-year-old suffered a left eye laceration during the season-opener versus Toronto and hasn't been seen since. As a result, Dean Wade is expected to remain in the starting lineup. Wade scored 12 points and shot 4-for-7 from deep on Wednesday in the meeting with the Orlando Magic and should continue to draw interest from fantasy managers. |
Wednesday, October 26
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) won't play on Wednesday against Orlando. The 22-year-old has played only 13 minutes this season due to a left eye laceration. Fortunately, he has progressed with his rehab efforts, so it appears there's a chance he'll be available on Friday versus Boston. In the meantime, Isaac Okoro should remain in the starting lineup. However, Okoro is averaging only 2.0 points and 1.5 rebounds in his two starts this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't look in his direction. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade will start on Wednesday against Orlando. Darius Garland (eye) remains out due to an eye laceration, so Wade will enter the starting five, with the underperforming Isaac Okoro heading back to the bench. The 25-year-old has averaged 8.3 points and 2.7 rebounds while shooting 57.1% from deep this season. However, Wade may easily exceed those numbers in his enhanced role. |
Tuesday, October 25
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) was able to return to some on-court activity on Tuesday. He's still not expected to play in the team's game on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. The facts that there was no structural damage and that he's back on the court in practice is big news for fantasy managers. Garland has been heralded as one of the best fantasy selections headed into this season. Be sure to check back here in the coming days for any updates on his status for the team's two other games this week. |
Saturday, October 22
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (eye) will sit out Saturday's game against Chicago. The talented playmaker injured his left eye in Wednesday's season opener against Toronto and needs some time to recover. The team has announced that Garland will be re-evaluated daily. With him on the shelf, Donovan Mitchell will likely see huge usage and Caris LeVert gets more playmaking duties. Cedi Osman, who delivered 17 points in 28 minutes off the bench against the Raptors, looks set to join the starting unit Saturday. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) has already been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff mentioned that Garland would likely miss Sunday's game as well. The 22-year-old is currently dealing with a left eye laceration. Hopefully, Garland will be able to get back into game action after the weekend set. Donovan Mitchell will function more as the ball handler, while Cedi Osman should see a boost in playing time without Garland available this weekend. |
Thursday, October 20
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) won't return to Wednesday's season opener versus the Toronto Raptors. The 22-year-old took a hard shot to the eye and was helped to the locker room. There was some concern that this was going to be a concussion, but it appears to be a left eye issue. He'll sit out the rest of this game, but the expectation is that Garland won't miss time from this issue. Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert should see increased playing time with Garland sidelined. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (eye) wasn't able to practice on Thursday. Garland injured his left eye in Wednesday's season opener against Toronto and exited the game after logging just 13 minutes of action. The Cavaliers return to action Saturday against Chicago, which gives Garland a bit of time to recover, but he should be considered questionable for the matchup. Cedi Osman soaked in the leftover minutes on Wednesday and had a nice outing with 17 points. He looks set to replace Garland in the starting unit if his eye injury doesn't clear up in time. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert are expected to do most of the playmaking. |
| | Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (eye) received good news on Thursday. Further testing on his eye showed that he avoided any structural damage and won't need surgery. The team is going to re-evaluate his status in a couple of days and then give an update as needed. This comes as great news for both the Cavaliers and fantasy managers alike. Managers should stay tuned for any updates as Garland gets treatment and his re-evaluation report comes out. |
Wednesday, October 19
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (knee) will play against the Raptors on Wednesday evening. The veteran injured his knee early in the preseason. However, he's likely 100% heading into this one and should see his usual workload. While Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are starting, Love has double-double upside, although there's an equal chance he won't do enough to benefit fantasy managers. |
Saturday, October 15
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| | Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro finished with 17 points during the preseason loss to Orlando on Friday. He shot an efficient 6-for-7 from the field while adding three rebounds, one assist, one rebound, and one block. Okoro was drafted in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. In his two seasons with the Cavs, he's averaged 9.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. The 21-year-old, who had his team option picked up for 2023-23, may start this season. However, even if he doesn't, he should receive enough minutes to keep him relevant for fantasy managers in deeper formats. |
