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Peyton Watson

CLE Guard #8

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Peyton Watson posted a full line on Tuesday with 10 points (3-of-7 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer against the Magic.

Watson showcased how he’ll be able to make an impact in fantasy hoops this season despite likely not being heavily featured on offense. He’ll certainly get his opportunities, but is fantasy impact will come through well-rounded production, mostly on the defensive end. He’s currently going outside the top 100 in drafts and should be seen as a late-round flier that can step up offensively when Cleveland is dealing with injuries.
Meleek Thomas

CLE Guard

Meleek Thomas provided a boost off the bench with 16 points (6-of-9 FGs), three rebounds, one steal and two three-pointers in a 132-116 loss to the Magic on Tuesday.

Following a red-hot summer league stint, Thomas has been able to find more success in the preseason. He only played 13 minutes in this game, but he was able to pour in the points in this one. He shouldn’t be on redraft radars, though he may have some solid games if James Harden misses time at any point this season.
Donovan Mitchell

CLE Guard #45

Donovan Mitchell finished with 15 points (7-of-15 FGs), two rebounds, eight assists and one three-pointer against the Magic on Tuesday.

Mitchell played 25 minutes in this exhibition and was able to get off to a hot start, though he didn’t have as much success in his limited second-half action. Mitchell did more playmaking in this game as well and should continue to be a solid source of assists this season, though his dimes did drop off after they traded for James Harden. He’ll have nine days off before the regular season starts for them in Philadelphia next Thursday.
Evan Mobley

CLE Center #4

Evan Mobley notched 14 points (3-of-10 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in Sunday’s exhibition against the Magic.

Mobley didn’t have the best night shooting the basketball, going 3-of-10 from the field, but there’s little to worry about regarding his readiness for the regular season. His current ADP puts the Cavaliers forward/center in the middle of the third round in 12-team formats, and that’s a fair spot. The hope is that Mobley and the other Cavaliers will benefit from having James Harden run the point from Day 1 rather than joining the team mid-season.
Mario Hezonja

CLE Forward-Guard #33

Mario Hezonja amassed 13 points (5-of-9 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, two steals, two blocks and two three-pointers in Sunday’s exhibition against the Magic.

After six seasons in Europe, Hezonja is back in the NBA, and his build is different from his first stint. The Cavaliers’ forward weighs 260 pounds, more than 40 pounds heavier than his previous NBA weight. Against the Magic, Hezonja did a little bit of everything and added value on both ends of the floor. He’ll get rotation minutes, but Hezonja isn’t a must-draft player in most fantasy leagues.
Jaylon Tyson

CLE Guard-Forward #20

Jaylon Tyson accumulated 13 points (4-of-8 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, one assist and three three-pointers in Sunday’s exhibition against the Magic.

Tyson has earned positive reviews from Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson during the preseason, and he’ll be in the rotation once the regular season begins. The question is whether Tyson will get the minutes he needs to impact fantasy basketball. You don’t need to consider him in 12-team drafts, but don’t be surprised if Tyson emerges as a streaming option at some point.
James Harden

CLE Guard #1

James Harden recorded 24 points (7-of-10 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Sunday’s exhibition against the Magic.

Harden made his first appearance of the preseason on Sunday, and the veteran point guard looked sharp. Shooting 70 percent from the field, “The Beard” logged 26 minutes in the first three quarters before calling it a night. While Harden’s current ADP puts him on the back end of the third round in 12-team leagues, he can offer greater value than that.
Peyton Watson

CLE Guard #8

Peyton Watson tallied seven points (2-of-5 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in Thursday’s exhibition against the Celtics.

Watson made his unofficial Cavaliers debut on Thursday, stepping into the starting lineup. He’ll keep that role once the games count, making him a much better fantasy option than he was coming off the bench in Denver. Watson isn’t a player you need to select in the first 100 picks of standard-league drafts, but managers should have him on their radar shortly after.
Jarrett Allen

CLE Center #31

Jarrett Allen notched six points (3-of-5 FGs), four rebounds and two steals in Thursday’s exhibition against the Celtics.

With frontcourt sidekick Evan Mobley’s emergence, Allen’s fantasy ceiling has been lower in recent years. However, his floor remains relatively safe, especially with point guard James Harden in the fold for the entire season. Allen logged 17 minutes in Thursday’s preseason opener, so there isn’t much to be taken from his final stat line.
Evan Mobley

CLE Center #4

Evan Mobley recorded eight points (3-of-5 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), one rebound and one assist in Thursday’s exhibition against the Celtics.

One year after winning NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors, Mobley’s production slipped somewhat in 2025-26. However, he remained a valuable frontcourt option for fantasy managers in any league format. Mobley said before training camp that he’s approaching this season with a “chip on his shoulder,” motivated by the conversations that followed the Cavaliers’ playoff elimination. If he lives up to those words, fantasy managers who draft Mobley will happily reap the rewards.