Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report and Inactive List

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Full Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report

The Cleveland Cavaliers have faced some injury challenges this season, impacting the team’s depth and on-court cohesion. Bettors should take note of these changes, as they can influence everything from game tempo to player prop bets.

Emoni Bates, a promising rookie, has already shown flashes of his scoring potential. His injury limits the Cavs’ bench productivity and ability to stretch the floor with versatile lineups. Without Bates, the second unit may struggle to maintain offensive momentum in key stretches.

Max Strus, a sharpshooter and floor-spacer, is a vital cog in the Cavaliers’ offensive system. His absence impacts their three-point shooting, forcing adjustments to spacing and reducing their ability to capitalize on perimeter opportunities. Strus is also a capable defender, and his injury creates additional challenges on the defensive end against high-scoring opponents.

Darius Garland, the Cavaliers’ dynamic point guard, is an indispensable leader for the team. His injury not only affects their playmaking and scoring but also disrupts the overall flow of the offense. Garland’s absence forces the team to rely heavily on Donovan Mitchell and other secondary ball-handlers, which can lead to inconsistencies in the offensive rhythm.

For bettors, these injuries present opportunities to assess game lines and totals with greater precision, especially in matchups against well-rounded teams.

Player: Ty Jerome
Location: Knee Start Date: 2025-03-26 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Wed
Note: Jerome is nursing with left knee soreness, and it is unclear if he will play against the Knicks on Wednesday.
Player: Donovan Mitchell
Location: Groin Start Date: 2025-03-25 Status: out Display Status: Out Tues
Note: Mitchell is bothered by a left groin injury, and he is not expected to take the court against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
Player: Jaylon Tyson
Location: Knee Start Date: 2025-03-21 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Tues
Note: Tyson is bothered by a left knee soreness, and it is unclear if he will play against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
Player: Evan Mobley
Location: Foot Start Date: 2025-03-15 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Tues
Note: Mobley is hobbled by a right foot contusion, and it is unknown if he will dress for Tuesday’s clash against the Clippers.
Player: De’Andre Hunter
Location: Illness Start Date: 2025-03-11 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Fri
Note: Hunter is ailing with an illness, but he is expected to play against the Grizzlies on Friday.
Player: Donovan Mitchell
Location: Groin Start Date: 2025-03-11 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sun
Note: Mitchell is managing with a left groin soreness, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Magic on Sunday.
Player: Jarrett Allen
Location: Hand Start Date: 2025-02-22 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sun
Note: Allen suffered a hand injury, and it is unclear if he will play Sunday against the Grizzlies.
Player: Darius Garland
Location: Hip Start Date: 2025-02-22 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Fri
Note: Garland is managing with a left hip contusion, it is unclear if he will participate against the Celtics on Friday.
Player: Ty Jerome
Location: Calf Start Date: 2025-02-11 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Thurs
Note: Jerome is bothered by a right calf soreness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the Nets on Thursday.
Player: Donovan Mitchell
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2025-02-05 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Fri
Note: Mitchell is dealing with a right shoulder contusion, but he is likely to play Friday’s lineup against the Wizards.
Player: Dean Wade
Location: Knee Start Date: 2025-01-24 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Fri
Note: Wade is dealing with a bone bruise in his right knee, and it is uncertain if he will dress against the Knicks on Friday.
Player: Caris LeVert
Location: Wrist Start Date: 2025-01-20 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: LeVert is hampered by a wrist injury, and it is unclear how long he will be idle.
Player: Isaac Okoro
Location: Shoulder Start Date: 2025-01-18 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Okoro is hampered by a shoulder injury, and the team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Player: Jarrett Allen
Location: Leg Start Date: 2024-11-14 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Fri
Note: Allen is laid up with a left lower leg strain, but he is expected to suit up against the Bulls on Friday.
Player: Jarrett Allen
Location: Leg Start Date: 2024-11-12 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques wed
Note: Allen is dealing with a leg injury, and it is unclear if he will play Wednesday’s game against the 76ers.
Player: Emoni Bates
Location: Knee Start Date: 2024-10-17 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely
Note: Bates is recovering from arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, and the team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.

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