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Bryant

Bryant has missed Cleveland’s last six games, including the first two games of this series, with a strained left calf. His absence has not significantly affected the Cavaliers’ rotation, as all of the other frontcourt options have been healthy.

Bryant remains out with a strained left calf, with Monday’s game being the sixth that he has missed. His continued absence won’t have a significant impact on the Cavaliers’ frontcourt rotation, as all of the key contributors are healthy.

Bryant missed Cleveland’s final four regular-season games with a strained left calf, and the injury will keep him out for Saturday’s series opener as well. With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley available, Bryant’s minutes were going to be limited if he were healthy enough to play.

While Ellis and Schröder were active for Friday’s loss to the Hawks, Bryant has missed Cleveland’s last three games with a strained calf. On the perimeter, Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor should play significant minutes, while Olivier Sarr and Tristan Enaruna should pick up rotation minutes in the frontcourt.

Friday’s absence will mark the third straight for Bryant, who continues to battle a calf issue. The Cavs will also be without starting center Jarrett Allen, leaving their frontcourt depth fairly thin. Larry Nance Jr. could see an increase in minutes as a result of the injuries.

While Bryant did appear to be a bit banged up during Sunday’s win over the Pacers, he returned to action after a brief period on the bench. He has since been diagnosed with a strained left calf, the kind of injury that can sideline a player for multiple games. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are back after not playing on Sunday, so they can absorb Bryant’s minutes.

The Cavaliers were without Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen on Sunday, so Bryant was able to make his first start of the season. And he played well, recording his first double-double since February 6, 2025 as a member of the Pacers. Keon Ellis also made a spot start on Sunday, finishing with 13 points (5-of-9 FGs), five rebounds, one steal and three three-pointers.

The Cavaliers are without Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen for Sunday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. They’ve been replaced by Ellis and Bryant, who are worth streaming in deep leagues due to the matchup.

Allen will miss a second straight game, and it’s unclear when he’ll be available to return. Until Allen is back in action, Evan Mobley and Dean Wade should hold things down in Cleveland’s frontcourt with Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson earning extra run. Thomas Bryant could log some extra playing time off the bench.

Allen suffered a right knee injury during the third quarter of Tuesday’s game and is unlikely to return. His absence will likely result in more playing time for Thomas Bryant, especially during periods when Evan Mobley is not on the floor. Allen played 21 minutes before the injury, tallying eight points, three rebounds and one steal.