Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report and Inactive List

The Cleveland Cavaliers injury report is a crucial resource for fans and bettors keeping track of the team during the 2024-25 NBA season. Injuries to key players can reshape game strategies, alter betting odds, and influence game outcomes.

On this page, we’ll detail the Cavaliers’ current injuries, analyze their impact on team performance, and offer actionable insights for smarter betting decisions.

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: /sport/basketball/player:774979

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: /sport/basketball/player:766971

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: /sport/basketball/player:800515

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: /sport/basketball/player:796444

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: /sport/basketball/player:774977

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: /sport/basketball/player:766971

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: /sport/basketball/player:776012

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: /sport/basketball/player:786741

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: /sport/basketball/player:774979

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: /sport/basketball/player:766971

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: /sport/basketball/player:766782

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: /sport/basketball/player:751310

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: /sport/basketball/player:790982

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: /sport/basketball/player:776012

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: /sport/basketball/player:776012

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: /sport/basketball/player:800686

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.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:776012

Location: Ribs Start Date: 2024-04-30 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Wed

Note: Allen is dealing with a right rib contusion, and it is uncertain if he will battle the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:786741

Location: Back Start Date: 2024-04-13 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sat

Note: Garland is managing a back contusion, but it is predicted that he will play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Magic.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:786741

Location: Ankle Start Date: 2024-03-28 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Fri

Note: Garland is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is predicted that he will take on the 76ers in Friday’s showdown.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:774979

Location: Ankle Start Date: 2024-03-25 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely

Note: Jerome is sidelined while recovering from right ankle surgery, and team officials have not yet confirmed an exact return date.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:766971

Location: Nose Start Date: 2024-03-16 Status: out Display Status: Early April

Note: Mitchell is out of commission due to a nasal fracture, and he is not expected to return to the court for at least a week.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:776012

Location: Ankle Start Date: 2024-02-04 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Mon

Note: Allen is hindered by left ankle soreness, but it is expected that he will take on the Nets on Monday.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:776012

Location: Ankle Start Date: 2024-02-01 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Sat

Note: Allen exited the last game with a left ankle sprain, but it will not impact his status against the Spurs on Saturday.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:776012

Location: Illness Start Date: 2024-01-31 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Wed

Note: Allen is ailing from an illness, and it is unclear if he will face the Pistons in Wednesday’s battle.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:786741

Location: Jaw Start Date: 2023-12-15 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Wed

Note: Garland has been idle due to a fractured jaw, but it is anticipated that he will return to the court Wednesday against the Pistons.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:786741

Location: Neck Start Date: 2023-11-25 Status: questionable Display Status: Ques Sun

Note: Garland was removed from the previous contest with a neck strain, and it is unclear if he will partake in Sunday’s clash versus the Raptors.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:786741

Location: Neck Start Date: 2023-11-14 Status: probable Display Status: Prob Fri

Note: Garland sat out the previous game due to a neck strain, but it is projected that he will line up for Friday’s contest versus the Pistons.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:774979

Location: Ankle Start Date: 2023-10-28 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely

Note: Jerome is sidelined after having arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle, and a timetable for return has yet to be established.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:776012

Location: Ankle Start Date: 2023-10-07 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely

Note: Allen is idle due to a left ankle bone bruise, and it is up in the air when he will return to the court.

Player: /sport/basketball/player:743692

Location: Personal Start Date: 2023-08-05 Status: out Display Status: Out indefinitely

Note: Rubio is away from the team due to a mental health matter, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

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