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Meleek Thomas, Tyrese Proctor, Jaylon Tyson, Mario Hezonja and Thomas Bryant will start against the Mavericks on Saturday.

The Cavs played in Miami on Friday and then had flight delays (like everyone did) that prevented them from returning to Cleveland when they intended. So they’re resting the entire starting five. It will be five new starters for the Cavs, though they will all likely return to reserve roles in their next game.
- Noah Rubin

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Donovan Mitchell

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Donovan Mitchell (knee) has been ruled out against the Mavericks on Saturday.

Mitchell will be unavailable, as will the other four typical starters for Cleveland. Rookie Meleek Thomas should get the starting nod in place of Mitchell. Thomas has been excellent this season, and this should be a good opportunity for him.
- Noah Rubin

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Evan Mobley

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Evan Mobley (toe) has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Heat.

This will be Mobley’s first absence of the season. Mario Hezonja is the likely candidate to replace him in the starting unit, though they could opt for a smaller starting unit with Peyton Watson at power forward, which would open the door for multiple players to fill in, including Meleek Thomas and Jaylon Tyson.
- Noah Rubin

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Tyrese Proctor

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Tyrese Proctor accounted for 15 points (6-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, one assist and three three-pointers in Wednesday’s win over the Knicks.

The Cavaliers received 32 points from their reserves in Wednesday’s victory, with Proctor scoring 15. The second-year guard finished with a season-high point total while shooting 3-of-8 from beyond the arc. Rookie Meleek Thomas (14/4/1/2 with two three-pointers) offers the highest ceiling among Cleveland’s reserves, but Proctor is someone to watch moving forward.
- Raphielle Johnson

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Sam Merrill

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Sam Merrill (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Knicks.

Merrill has missed Cleveland’s last two games due to management of a right elbow injury. Meleek Thomas has seen his opportunities increase, and that may remain the case on Wednesday if Merrill can’t play.
- Raphielle Johnson

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Meleek Thomas

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Meleek Thomas finished Monday’s loss to the Hornets with 18 points (7-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, two steals, two blocks and four three-pointers.

With Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson benching his starters for the entire fourth quarter, reserves like Thomas took on larger roles. The rookie wing scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth, shooting 5-of-9 from the field. The 18 points were a season high for Thomas, who has scored in double figures in six of his eight appearances.
- Raphielle Johnson

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Jarrett Allen

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James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen will start Monday’s game against the Hornets.

Allen is back after a two-game absence, which allows the Cavaliers to roll out their preferred starting lineup. Meleek Thomas, who started Saturday’s loss to the Knicks, will come off the bench.
- Raphielle Johnson

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Jarrett Allen (knee) is questionable for Monday’s game against the Hornets.

Allen has missed the Cavaliers’ last two games, most recently sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Knicks. Meleek Thomas started the last time out and could remain in that role if Allen can’t play.
- Raphielle Johnson

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James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Meleek Thomas, Peyton Watson and Evan Mobley will start Saturday’s game against the Knicks.

The Cavaliers will be without Jarrett Allen (knee) for a second straight game. However, with Sam Merrill (elbow) also out, Thomas moves into the starting lineup to complete the quintet.
- Raphielle Johnson

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Sam Merrill

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Sam Merrill (elbow) will not return to Friday’s game against the 76ers.

Merrill started Friday’s game but struggled, missing all three of his shot attempts and going scoreless with three rebounds and two steals. Unfortunately, the Cavaliers’ guard injured his right elbow during the first half and will not return. Meleek Thomas started the third quarter and should play more minutes with Merrill out.
- Raphielle Johnson

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