Wade is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Suns.
The Cavaliers will have Darius Garland (rest) back in the starting lineup for this matchup, so Wade will return to his regular role in the second unit. He's averaging 3.4 points and 3.9 boards per game when coming off the bench this season, so he shouldn't carry a lot of upside in this matchup.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Ruled out Friday
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Tyson (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns.
Tyson will miss a second straight game due to left knee soreness. The next opportunity for the rookie forward to play will come Sunday against the Jazz.
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Cavaliers' Jaylon Tyson: Late addition to injury report
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Tyson is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Suns due to left knee soreness.
Tyson is in danger of missing Friday's contest due to a knee injury after being a late addition to the injury report. However, the rookie forward's potential absence shouldn't significantly impact Cleveland's rotation.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Removed from injury report
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Garland (rest) has been cleared to play Friday against the Suns.
As expected, Garland will be back in action after resting during Wednesday's loss to the Kings. Garland is having another strong year as Cleveland has held the top seed in the Eastern Conference all season. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 20.9 points. 2.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game, shooting a career-high 47.6 percent from the floor to go along with 40.7 percent from deep.
Cavaliers' Ty Jerome: Steps up with six assists off bench
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Jerome finished Wednesday's 123-119 loss to the Kings with 14 points (7-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt), one rebound, six assists and one steal across 26 minutes.
Jerome failed to find the mark from long range off the bench Wednesday, but he stepped up in the playmaking department with a team-high six assists in the absence of Darius Garland (rest). With Garland likely to return in Friday's matchup with Phoenix, Jerome may not spend as much time with the ball in his hands in that one. Jerome has averaged 12.9 points, 3.2 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 22.8 minutes across his last nine outings.
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Cavaliers' Dean Wade: Serviceable in spot start
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Wade finished Wednesday's 123-119 loss to the Kings with 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes.
Wade started in place of the resting Darius Garland on Wednesday, matching the team high in three-pointers. The veteran forward has averaged 6.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 23.6 minutes over his last 12 games as a starter, although he will likely revert back to the bench with Garland likely to return in Friday's game against the Suns.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Big double-double in narrow loss
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Mobley supplied 31 points (13-18 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 123-119 loss to Sacramento.
It was the fourth game of the season with at least 30 points for Mobley, who led the team in both scoring and rebounding Wednesday. The All-Star big man has put together a strong month of March through eight games thus far, averaging 19.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, 0.9 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 32.3 minutes while shooting 58.5 percent from the field and 42.9 percent from beyond the arc.
Wade is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Darius Garland is getting Wednesday night off for rest purposes, creating an opportunity for Wade in the first unit. Over his last 11 games as a starter, the veteran forward has averaged 6.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.4 blocks in 23.7 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Darius Garland: Won't play Wednesday
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Garland will be rested for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Garland logged 32 minutes in Tuesday's 132-119 loss to the Clippers, finishing with 17 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, five rebounds and two steals. He'll get the night off for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he'll likely be back for Friday's game against the Suns. With Garland out, Ty Jerome and Isaac Okoro could step into larger roles for the Cavaliers.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Goes for 17 points in return
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Mobley (foot) notched 17 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 132-119 loss to the Clippers.
After sitting out Sunday's loss to the Magic due to a bruised foot, Mobley returned to action but didn't look quite himself, posting his lowest rebounding on the season in a full game. The fourth-year big man extended his streak of appearances with double-digit points to 16, a stretch in which he's averaged 20.2 points, 9.8 boards, 3.7 assists, 1.8 blocks, 1.1 three-pointers and 0.8 steals while shooting 57.9 percent from the floor.
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Double-double against Clips
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Mitchell registered 18 points (5-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and 11 assists in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 132-119 loss to the Clippers.
The double-double was his fourth of the season, but surprisingly his first involving assists. Mitchell still hasn't quite found his shot since returning from a two-game absence due to a minor groin injury, going 5-for-23 (21.7 percent) from three-point range in two contests since rejoining the lineup.
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Cavaliers' Max Strus: Drops season-high 24 on Tuesday
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Strus logged 24 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 132-119 loss to the Clippers.
Even with the Cavs' starting five at full strength following the return of Evan Mobley, it was Strus who led the team in scoring en route to a season-high 24 points. The five made three-pointers also tied his best showing of 2024-25. Strus has drained multiple treys in seven of nine March games, averaging 12.1 points, 4.9 boards, 3.1 assists and 2.8 threes so far this month while shooting 41.0 percent from beyond the arc.
Cavaliers' De'Andre Hunter: Sliding to bench Tuesday
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Hunter will come off the bench during Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
The 27-year-old forward will retreat to the bench due to Evan Mobley (foot) returning to game action. Over his last five outings (one start), Hunter has averaged 12.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 24.0 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Set to play Tuesday
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Coach Kenny Atkinson said Mobley (foot) will play in Tuesday's game versus the Clippers barring a setback in warmups, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Mobley has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a right foot contusion. Mobley has averaged 19.1 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 blocks in 31.4 minutes across his previous 10 appearances. The star big man will reclaim his starting spot from De'Andre Hunter.
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Cavaliers' Evan Mobley: Questionable to play Tuesday
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Mobley (foot) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Mobley did not play in Sunday's 108-103 loss to the Magic due to a right foot contusion, and he is in danger of missing the first game of the Cavaliers' five-game road trip Tuesday. De'Andre Hunter would likely remain in the Cavs' starting five if Mobley is ruled out.
