LeVert (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
LeVert will miss a second consecutive game due to a sore right wrist. His absence should open up more opportunities for Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill and Max Strus. LeVert's next chance to play will come Friday at Philadelphia during the first leg of a back-to-back.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Questionable for Wednesday
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LeVert (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
LeVert was a late scratch for Monday's game against the Suns due to right wrist soreness, and he remains uncertain for action Wednesday. With Evan Mobley (calf) already ruled out against Houston, role players like Ty Jerome, Max Strus and Georges Niang could all be asked to step up for the Cavaliers.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Won't play Monday
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LeVert (wrist) won't play Monday against the Suns, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
LeVert was a late addition to the injury report and will be held out due to soreness, so he'll join Evan Mobley (calf) and Isaac Okoro (shoulder) on the sidelines. With LeVert out, guys like Max Strus and Georges Niang could be more involved Monday.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Iffy for Monday
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LeVert is questionable for Monday's game against the Suns with right wrist soreness.
LeVert was a very late addition to the injury report, which is not a good sign. Evan Mobley (calf) is out again Monday, and it was LeVert who started in his place Saturday against Minnesota. He wasn't able to make a big impact, however, finishing with two points, four rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Moving to starting role
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LeVert is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.
The Cavaliers will be forced to tweak their lineup due to the absence of Evan Mobley (calf), and LeVert will move into the first unit as a result. This will be LeVert's second start of the season. In the previous one, a Jan. 9 matchup against the Raptors, he finished with 18 points, three rebounds and five assists across 36 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Retreats to bench
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LeVert won't start Sunday's game against the Pacers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
After dropping 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt) and five assists in 36 minutes during a spot start Thursday in the absence of Donovan Mitchell, who was resting during the second night of a back-to-back set, LeVert will return to his usual bench role. As a reserve (30 games), LeVert has averaged 11.3 points, 3.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 23.7 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Scores 18 in spot start
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LeVert chipped in 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block across 36 minutes during Thursday's 132-126 win over Toronto.
With Donovan Mitchell (rest) taking the second night of a back-to-back set off, LeVert made his first start of the season and scored his most points since Dec. 16. Since returning from a four-game absence at the end of November, LeVert has averaged 11.4 points, 3.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 23.9 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Starting sans Mitchell
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LeVert will start in Thursday's matchup against Toronto, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
With Donovan Mitchell (rest) sidelined for the second leg of the club's back-to-back set, LeVert will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The 30-year-old has provided a fairly consistent spark off the bench for the Cavaliers thus far, and over his last five outings, he has averaged 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals across 22.8 minutes per contest.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Productive off bench Friday
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LeVert provided 17 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 25 minutes off the bench during Friday's 134-122 win over Dallas.
The Cavs used a balanced attack to secure Friday's victory, as seven Cleveland players scored in double digits with LeVert leading the second unit. The veteran guard has had trouble finding consistent shot volume of late, but he's managed to drain at least one three-pointer in eight straight games, averaging 11.4 points, 2.5 assists, 2.3 threes, 2.0 boards and 1.3 steals in 21.9 minutes a contest over that stretch while shooting 45.0 percent (18-for-40) from beyond the arc.
LeVert contributed three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 122-110 win over the Lakers.
The Cavaliers might be red-hot right now, but the same can't be said for LeVert, who has struggled over the last two games. The veteran guard scored 12 points combined, shooting 4-for-13 from the field against the Warriors and Lakers during Cleveland's back-to-back set.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Scores 11 points
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LeVert logged 11 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Monday's 124-113 victory over the Jazz.
With Max Strus healthy, LeVert won't have as much upside going forward. He's barely holding onto top-150 value in nine-category formats, so LeVert's fantasy managers in standard leagues may need to look at other options on the waiver wire.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Drops 19 off bench in win
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LeVert posted 19 points (6-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 19 minutes off the bench during Monday's 130-101 victory over Brooklyn.
The six made three-pointers were a season high for LeVert, who scored in double digits for the sixth time in seven December appearances. The veteran wing dealt with knee trouble to begin the season but appears healthy now, averaging 13.9 points, 4.0 assists, 3.1 boards, 2.1 threes and 1.0 steals in 24.9 minutes a game on the month as the Cavs' primary shooting threat on the second unit.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Muted production in return
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LeVert (knee) provided eight points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound in 20 minutes off the bench in Friday's 117-101 loss to the Hawks.
LeVert typically assumes more offensive responsibility on the second unit, but he was more deferential in his return from a four-game absence due to a left knee injury. He took on a 14.4 percent usage rate Friday, well behind his season-long rate of 17.5 percent. LeVert could see his minutes and usage pick up slightly as he becomes further removed from the injury, but his upside in both areas will be somewhat capped while the Cavaliers have most of their key rotational players available with the exception of Max Strus (ankle), who could be ready to make his season debut as soon as some point during the upcoming week.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Active Friday
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LeVert (knee) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Hawks.
LeVert is expected to return to game action after a four-game absence due to left knee injury management. The 30-year-old has delivered a solid season off the bench thus far, and in his last five outings he averaged 11.4 points, 4.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 46.3 percent from the field across 27.6 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Questionable for Friday
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LeVert (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
LeVert has a chance to return to game action following four straight absences due to left knee injury management. Over 13 appearances this season, LeVert has averaged 11.8 points, 4.5 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.4 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Won't play Wednesday
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LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
LeVert will miss a fourth straight game due to left knee injury management. Dean Wade (ankle) and Max Strus (ankle) also remain sidelined, so Isaac Okoro, Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill and Georges Niang are candidates for solid roles again. LeVert's next chance to suit up will come Friday during a rematch against the Hawks in Atlanta.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Won't play against Toronto
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LeVert is out for Sunday's game versus the Raptors.
LeVert will miss his third straight contest Sunday due to left knee inflammation. LeVert's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Doesn't practice Saturday
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LeVert (knee) was absent from Saturday's practice, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com reports.
LeVert has missed Cleveland's last two outings due to left knee inflammation. While the Cavaliers have yet to release an official injury report, LeVert's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Sunday's matchup with Toronto.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Out again Wednesday
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LeVert (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Pelicans.
LeVert will miss his second game in a row due to some inflammation in his left knee. Fortunately for Cleveland, they will have a few days off before their next game against the Raptors on Sunday. Craig Porter and Georges Niang could see extended minutes on the wings for the shorthanded Cavaliers on Wednesday.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Out Tuesday
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LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
LeVert will miss Tuesday's contest due to left knee inflammation. The 30-year-old has played significant minutes off the bench for the Cavaliers this season, and with LeVert sidelined, the club will likely take an extended look at Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill and Georges Niang. LeVert's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Pelicans.
