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Mobley will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back, and he will be joined by Donovan Mitchell (groin), while James Harden (thumb) is questionable. Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill should step into the starting unit, with another spot potentially up for grabs. Jarrett Allen should also see a bump in production as the only big in the starting unit.

Mobley logged 19 minutes on Thursday, returning to the court after nearly a month on the shelf. It’s not surprising that he’ll sit out the second leg of Cleveland’s back-to-back set due to left calf injury management. Mobley’s absence should mean additional run for Jaylon Tyson, who warrants streaming consideration in most fantasy leagues.

Mobley was back on the court for the first time since January 26. The combination of his restriction and the blowout limited him to 19 minutes, which was good news for the Cavaliers. Jaylon Tyson moved to the bench, finishing with 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, one block and one three-pointer in 23 minutes. Given the time off, fantasy managers should consider Mobley questionable for Friday’s game in Charlotte. If he sits, Tyson may return to the starting lineup.

Mobley is good to make his first appearance since straining his calf during a January 26 win over the Magic. While he isn’t guaranteed to start immediately due to a potential minutes restriction, Mobley’s return likely means Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill will lose some playing time.

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.

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.

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.

Tyson was initially questionable due to a sprained left ankle. He’ll once again be in the starting lineup, as the Cavaliers remain without Dean Wade for another game due to his sprained left ankle.

This will be a second straight absence for Wade, though he did go through shootaround Monday morning, suggesting he could return soon. His next chance to play will come against the Wizards on Wednesday. One of Wade, Jaylon Tyson or Sam Merrill will head to the bench when Wade returns.

Tyson is on the injury report with a sprained left ankle, and his playing time has taken a hit over Cleveland’s last two games. If the second-year wing can’t play, the Cavaliers can distribute his minutes among multiple players, including Keon Ellis and Craig Porter Jr.