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Gibson

If there’s any position the Cavs have a weakness in, it’s point guard. So despite the fact Gibson was taken with the 42nd pick in the draft, it’s possible he could see decent minutes backing up Eric Snow.

The Cavs unloaded Ramon Sessions and didn’t acquire another point guard. Gibson was already playing 24.4 minutes as the backup shooting guard and is now line for a little boost. There’s some upside here for deep-leaguers in need of 3-pointers.

We’re calling him day-to-day until we get a more clear report. Anthony Parker could get some extra run if Gibson misses any time, as could undrafted newcomer Donald Sloan. Neither will be worth fantasy consideration in most formats.

Gibson’s status should be considered questionable going forward. If he is forced to miss any time, Anthony Parker should see a slight increase in minutes but won’t be worth consideration in the majority of fantasy formats.

This should make it official that Gibson won’t be returning this season. Anthony Parker, Alonzo Gee, Omri Casspi and Manny Harris should all see a slight bump in minutes to make up for the 26 minutes that Gibson had been playing.

Gibson had the extra assists because he played backup point guard with Kyrie Irving (illness) out, but the reason to watch him is Byron Scott’s dissatisfaction with the current lineup and rotation. Anthony Parker will probably hold his starting job, but if he doesn’t then Gibson is the favorite to step in.

Gibson has been in a pretty bad shooting slump of late, shooting just 34.9 percent in March, and now his bum ankle will likely keep him out of action over the next two games. Anthony Parker will see his minutes increased with Gibson sidelined, but he just doesn’t have enough upside to be worthy of fantasy consideration in standard-sized leagues.

Gibson is iffy for Friday’s game also, which opens up more playing time for veteran SG Anthony Parker.

There was an earlier report that Gibson probably wouldn’t play in the next two games, so his ankle must be feeling much better. He’s averaging 7.5 points and 1.6 treys this season in 26 minutes per game.

“We’ll see how he reacts in the next four or five days with treatment and rest,” Byron Scott said. “I’ve given thought to it. I think the time he could probably return, there might be two weeks left in the season.” Owners have to ensure that Irving is on the bench, and D-League product Donald Sloan will likely see a bulk of minutes at point guard with Irving and Daniel Gibson (foot) sidelined. In Sloan’s lone start this season, he put up 10 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals.