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Rotoworld Player News

Evan Mobley

CLE Center #4

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Evan Mobley (calf) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Knicks.

A Christmas miracle? Mobley was said to be out for up to four weeks with a calf injury. His questionable listing gives the 24-year-old center at least a chance of returning Thursday against the Knicks. Mobley would be returning in 12 days from a two to four week injury.
Donovan Mitchell

CLE Guard #45

Donovan Mitchell went off for a game-high 27 points (11-of-16 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 29 minutes on Tuesday, leading the Cavaliers to a 141-118 blowout win over the Pelicans.

Mitchell caught fire late in this one, drilling 7-of-8 shots in the second half — including three from deep — to pour in a 18 points after halftime. Cleveland knocked down a staggering 20-of-49 from three-point range to cruise to a relatively easy win. The 29-year-old scoring machine has topped 27 points in eight of nine contests since the outset of December. He’s delivered first-round fantasy value, averaging 30.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.3 blocks through 28 games this season.
Sam Merrill

CLE Guard #5

Sam Merrill matched a season-high with 22 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday’s blowout win over the Pelicans.

Merrill was a big reason why Cleveland was able to put this contest away, connecting on 6-of-10 from three-point range — including a pair in the final 34 seconds of the first half — as the Cavaliers drained 20-of-49 from distance. The 29-year-old sharpshooter was back in the lineup for just the second time since November 17 after missing 14 contests with a sprained right hand. He offers some appeal for fantasy managers in deeper formats based on his scoring upside.
Sam Merrill

CLE Guard #5

Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen will start Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans.

The Cavaliers have made a change to their starting lineup, with Merrill replacing Jaylon Tyson. While he should still play plenty, Tyson’s fantasy value takes a slight hit with the move to the bench.
Darius Garland

CLE Guard #10

Darius Garland (quad) is available for Tuesday’s game against the Wizards.

For the first time this season, Grland is available for both ends of the Cavaliers’ back-to-back. Even if Garland doesn’t take on his usual workload, there’s nothing to gain from rostering Collin Gillespie or Tre Mann.
Darius Garland

CLE Guard #10

Darius Garland (quad) is questionable for Tuesday’s matchup with the Pelicans.

Garland is dealing with a left quad contusion, but it’s possible he’ll get a maintenance day as Cleveland plays the second leg of a back-to-back set. With Lonzo Ball (rest) also out, Sam Merrill could see increased run, while Jaylon Tyson should continue to be involved.
Sam Merrill

CLE Guard #5

Sam Merrill (hand) finished Monday’s win over the Hornets with four points (2-of-7 FGs), one rebound, five assists and one steal.

Merrill was in the Cavaliers’ rotation for the first time since November 17, having missed 14 games with a sprained right hand. He played 26 minutes off the bench on Monday but missed all four of his three-point attempts. While Merrill recorded five assists, he still has some rust to shake off with his perimeter shot. For that reason, he may not be of much value to most fantasy managers in the short term. But Merrill can provide three-pointers once his hand is no longer an issue.
De'Andre Hunter

CLE Forward-Guard #12

De’Andre Hunter accounted for 27 points (9-of-13 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and four three-pointers in Monday’s win over the Hornets.

While Hunter’s lack of production in assists, steals and blocked shots limits his ceiling in category leagues, the reserve wing is capable of going off offensively. He answered the call on Monday, scoring 27 points, the most he’s scored in a game since November 8. Rostered in 21 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Hunter has been ranked outside the top-200 in eight-cat formats over the last two weeks. While Monday’s performance was a step in the right direction, he remains a deep-league option at best.
Darius Garland

CLE Guard #10

Darius Garland tallied 27 points (9-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and five three-pointers in Monday’s win over the Hornets.

After exploding for a season-high 35 points on Friday with Donovan Mitchell unavailable, Garland’s performance on Monday was an attention-grabber. Cleveland’s guard tandem played at the level many expected before the season began, combining to score 57 points. Garland supplemented his point total with ten assists, recording his second double-double of the season. Over his last six games, the Cavaliers point guard has been a top-40 player in eight-cat formats. Following the win, Garland said he plans to play in Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans.
Donovan Mitchell

CLE Guard #45

Donovan Mitchell finished Monday’s win over the Hornets with 30 points (10-of-18 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, five assists and six three-pointers.

After sitting out Friday’s loss to the Hornets with an illness, Mitchell looked spry in Monday’s rematch. He’s scored at least 30 points in 16 of his 27 appearances, including the last two. Mitchell’s return pushed Tyrese Proctor out of the rotation, as he only played the final two minutes. The Cavaliers host the Pelicans on Tuesday; if Mitchell doesn’t play, there may be room for Proctor in the starting five if Sam Merrill doesn’t play.