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Sam Merrill

CLE Guard #5

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Sam Merrill accumulated 32 points (11-of-12 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and nine three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards.

Merrill put on a shooting clinic in the first half of Wednesday’s game, with the 26 points being the most he’s scored in a half in his NBA career. The sharpshooter knocked down two more triples in the second half, finishing with new highs in points (32) and three-pointers (nine). With Evan Mobley (calf) expected back after the All-Star break, Merrill or Jaylon Tyson (7/5/1/1) will be asked to come off the bench. For Merrill, he’s still capable of offering reliable fantasy value to those needing three-point production.
James Harden

CLE Guard #1

James Harden amassed 13 points (1-of-4 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), four rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards.

Playing in front of the Cavaliers faithful as a member of the team for the first time, Harden took a back seat as a scorer on Wednesday. He focused more on setting up his teammates, leading to 11 assists. Through three games in Cleveland, The Beard has accumulated 26 assists. He was responsible for six turnovers, but Harden totaled five in his first two appearances. The Cavaliers complete Week 17 with three games after the All-Star break.
Jarrett Allen

CLE Center #31

Jarrett Allen finished Wednesday’s win over the Wizards with 21 points (8-of-8 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist and two blocks.

Allen has scored at least 21 points in each of the last three games, which aligns with the acquisition of James Harden. The two have established immediate chemistry, which has raised Allen’s fantasy ceiling in the short term. The question now is what happens when Evan Mobley (calf) returns, which is expected to happen on February 19 against the Nets.
Donovan Mitchell

CLE Guard #45

Donovan Mitchell tallied 30 points (11-of-19 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Wizards.

Mitchell notched his 27th 30-point game of the season on Wednesday, taking advantage of an overmatched Wizards squad. Since the Cavaliers added James Harden to the fold, Spida has scored at least 30 points in all three games, and Cleveland is 3-0. After the All-Star break, Mitchell and company play three more games to end Week 17, starting with the Nets on February 19.
Evan Mobley

CLE Center #4

Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said on Wednesday that Evan Mobley (calf) will return right after the All-Star break.

Injured during a January 26 win over the Magic, Mobley has been out with a strained left calf. In the immediate aftermath of his five-game absence in mid-December, the Cavaliers’ forward/center came off the bench for two games before returning to the starting lineup. Ultimately, either Jaylon Tyson or Sam Merrill will head to the bench once Mobley is allowed to play without any restrictions.
Dean Wade

CLE Forward-Center #32

Dean Wade (ankle) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Wizards.

Wednesday’s game will be the third that Wade has missed with a sprained left ankle. Jaylon Tyson has served as the fifth starter and should continue to do so until Evan Mobley (calf) is cleared to play.
Nae'Qwan Tomlin

CLE Forward #35

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Nae’Qwon Tomlin has agreed to a two-year, $3 million, guaranteed contract

The second-year man out of Memphis has offered quality minutes for the Cavaliers this season, and he’ll be rewarded by having his two-way contract converted into a standard deal. Tomlin is a valuable member of Cleveland’s rotation, but his production hasn’t been noteworthy in the world of fantasy hoops, so he can remain on the waiver wire.
Jarrett Allen

CLE Center #31

Jarrett Allen recorded a double-double on Monday with 22 points (10-of-16 FGs), 13 rebounds and one assist against the Nuggets.

It seems that Allen is going to enjoy playing with James Harden. Through two games with Harden in Cleveland, Allen is averaging 25.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game. This was his fourth straight double-double, and Cleveland has won all four games. Allen is in the midst of arguably his best stretch of production this season, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Wizards on Wednesday.
James Harden

CLE Guard #1

James Harden stuffed the stat sheet on Monday with 22 points (7-of-16 FGs), 10 rebounds, seven assists, four blocks and two three-pointers against the Nuggets.

It was Donovan Mitchell that hit the game-winning free throws, but the game was only tied because Harden hit a late triple. The first two games of Harden’s tenure in Cleveland have been wins, and he has been productive for fantasy managers during those. His usage has dipped slightly through the first two games, though that hasn’t limited his impact in the box score. He’ll look to keep it up against the Wizards on Wednesday.
Donovan Mitchell

CLE Guard #45

Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 32 points (11-of-23 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), one rebound, 10 assists, two steals, two blocks and three three-pointers in a 119-117 win over the Nuggets on Monday.

Mitchell has been a big reason that Cleveland has now won nine of their last 10 games, and he has been especially hot over their last three games. During those, he has averaged 32.0 points, 7.7 assists, 2.7 steals, 1.3 blocks and 2.7 triples per game. He hit the game-winning free throws in this one, which capped off a magnificent night. This was only his fourth double-double of the season, so managers shouldn’t expect more of those often, though he should remain incredibly productive.

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