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Sam Merrill (elbow) questionable Wednesday vs. NYK

Sam Merrill

CLE Guard #5

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Sam Merrill (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Knicks.

Merrill has missed Cleveland’s last two games due to management of a right elbow injury. Meleek Thomas has seen his opportunities increase, and that may remain the case on Wednesday if Merrill can’t play.

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Meleek Thomas

CLE Guard #15

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Meleek Thomas finished Monday’s loss to the Hornets with 18 points (7-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks and four three-pointers.

With Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson benching his starters for the entire fourth quarter, reserves like Thomas took on larger roles. The rookie wing scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth, shooting 5-of-9 from the field. The 18 points were a season high for Thomas, who has scored in double figures in six of his eight appearances.
Jarrett Allen

CLE Center #31

James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will start Monday’s game against the Hornets.

Allen is back after a two-game absence, which allows the Cavaliers to roll out their preferred starting lineup. Meleek Thomas, who started Saturday’s loss to the Knicks, will come off the bench.
Sam Merrill

CLE Guard #5

Sam Merrill (elbow) is out for Monday’s game against the Hornets.

Merrill will miss a second straight game due to what the Cavaliers are describing as right elbow injury management. In his absence, Meleek Thomas and Tyrese Proctor took on larger roles in Saturday’s loss to the Knicks. Of the two, Thomas offers a higher fantasy ceiling, especially if Jarrett Allen (knee) remains out.
Jarrett Allen

CLE Center #31

Jarrett Allen (knee) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Hornets.

Allen has missed the Cavaliers’ last two games, most recently sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Knicks. Meleek Thomas started the last time out and could remain in that role if Allen can’t play.
Meleek Thomas

CLE Guard #15

James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Meleek Thomas, Peyton Watson and Evan Mobley will start Saturday’s game against the Knicks.

The Cavaliers will be without Jarrett Allen (knee) for a second straight game. However, with Sam Merrill (elbow) also out, Thomas moves into the starting lineup to complete the quintet.
Sam Merrill

CLE Guard #5

Sam Merrill (elbow) is out for Saturday’s game against the Knicks.

Merrill left Friday’s game against the 76ers with an elbow injury in the first half and didn’t return. He’s listed as out for Saturday’s game against the Knicks with what the Cavaliers are calling right elbow injury management. Meleek Thomas could get the start in Merrill’s absence.
Sam Merrill

CLE Guard #5

Sam Merrill (elbow) will not return to Friday’s game against the 76ers.

Merrill started Friday’s game but struggled, missing all three of his shot attempts and going scoreless with three rebounds and two steals. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers’ guard injured his right elbow during the first half and will not return. Meleek Thomas started the third quarter and should play more minutes with Merrill out.
Peyton Watson

CLE Guard #8

Peyton Watson (hamstring) is available for Friday’s game against the 76ers.

Watson is back after missing Cleveland’s last two games with a hamstring injury. With Jarrett Allen (knee) out, Watson could move to power forward, with either Tyrese Proctor or Meleek Thomas as the fifth starter.
Peyton Watson

CLE Guard #8

Peyton Watson (hamstring) is questionable to play against the 76ers on Friday.

Watson has missed the last two games, with Meleek Thomas and Tyrese Proctor, who is also questionable for Friday, each getting a start. Jarrett Allen (knee) is questionable as well, so the status of all three questionable players will determine the starting unit.
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CLE Guard #24

James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Tyrese Proctor, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will start Wednesday’s game against the Thunder.

The Cavaliers are without Peyton Watson for a second straight game. While Meleek Thomas started Monday’s loss to the Thunder, Proctor receives the nod for Wednesday’s rematch.

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Kel'el Ware

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Kel’el Ware (ankle) is available for Wednesday’s game against the Knicks.

Added to the Bucks’ injury report Tuesday afternoon, Ware is good to go. He’ll take on his usual backup center role, which limits the 7-footer’s fantasy ceiling.
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Tyler Herro

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Tyler Herro (leg) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks.

Herro injured his leg during Sunday’s loss to the Celtics and will not play on Tuesday. Herro’s absence could mean Ryan Rollins returns to the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling.
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Quentin Grimes

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Quentin Grimes (finger) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.

Grimes injured a finger on his right hand during Sunday’s win over the Pistons and did not play the following night against the Hawks. If he can play on Wednesday, Grimes will return to his usual reserve role.
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Austin Reaves

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Austin Reaves (illness) is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.

Reaves did not play in Monday’s win over the Hawks. With Quentin Grimes also out, Ziaire Williams returned to the starting lineup. Either Williams or Jake LaRavia is likely to come off the bench on Wednesday.
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Isaiah Stewart

MEM Forward-Center #28
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Isaiah Stewart (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets.

Stewart has missed the Grizzlies’ last two games, most recently sitting out Monday’s win over the Raptors. With Quinten Post (concussion) unavailable, Taylor Hendricks could move into the rotation if Beef Stew remains out.
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Quinten Post

MEM Center #41
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Quinten Post (concussion protocol) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets.

Post suffered a head injury during the first quarter of Monday’s win over the Raptors and did not return. If Isaiah Stewart (knee) is available, he can absorb the minutes that would have gone to Post.
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Carson Cooper

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HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports that the Lakers signed Carson Cooper to a two-way contract.

Not selected in the 2026 draft, Cooper began the season on a two-way deal with the Grizzlies and appeared in one game. He’ll join the Lakers on a similar deal, and Lawson Lovering has been waived to open up a two-way slot for Cooper.
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Josh Hart

NYK Guard #3
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Josh Hart (illness) is out for Tuesday’s game against the Bucks.

Downgraded from questionable to doubtful due to an illness, Hart will miss a third straight game. Landry Shamet will start until Hart, who is also recovering from an ankle injury, is cleared to play.
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Nolan Traore

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Nolan Traoré (calf) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Pelicans.

Traoré is dealing with a sore right calf and could miss a game for the first time this season. Egor Dëmin is on track to return from a leg injury, so he could be first in line to run the point if Traoré can’t play.
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Egor Dëmin

BKN Guard #8
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Egor Dëmin (leg) is probable for Wednesday’s game against the Pelicans.

Dëmin is on track to play after missing Brooklyn’s last six games with a right leg injury. With Nolan Traoré (calf) questionable, the Nets may have to rely on Dëmin more as a playmaker if he can play.
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