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: /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.
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: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: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: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: 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: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: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: 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: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: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: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: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: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: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: 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: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.

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