Daniel Gibson will make his third start of the season on Friday when the Cavs take on the Bucks.

This is newsworthy because Anthony Parker (back) is returning to the Cavs on Friday, but Gibson is maintaining his starting role. Gibson's starting gig is not set in stone, but with a few solid games Boobie can show that he belongs as the starter for the long-term. If he can seize the starting role, he will be worth a flier in many fantasy leagues.

Daniel Gibson started and had 17 points, a steal, two blocks and two 3-pointers on 6-of-11 shooting in his return from a neck injury Tuesday.

He'd been out for the last five and had started just one game this season. His return hurt Alonzo Gee, but he still got 32 minutes, finishing with seven points, three boards, three assists and a 3-pointer on 2-of-8 shooting. If Gibson can keep the starting job once Anthony Parker (back, day-to-day) returns, he'll be worth picking up in many leagues.

Daniel Gibson (neck) is in the starting lineup for the Cavs on Wednesday.

This comes as a surprise given that Gibson has started just one game all year (and missed the last five with a neck injury), but apparently Byron Scott is looking for a spark. Alonzo Gee's value takes a hit here, but Gee (14.8 points per game in his last five) should still get plenty of run off the bench.

Daniel Gibson (neck) is a game-time decision for Wednesday.

The Cavs tip off at 7 p.m. ET, so we should have an answer relatively soon. Gibson has missed five straight games due to the injury.

Coach Byron Scott did not express long-term concern over Daniel Gibson's neck issue.

Gibson won't play against the Heat on Tuesday, but it sounds like that's just a precaution. Boobie's neck remains "a little stiff," so he'll sit and then be reevaluated on Wednesday. Gibson remains someone to keep on the deep-league radar with Anthony Parker (back) still out.

Daniel Gibson (neck) will not play on Tuesday against the Heat after a report earlier in the day had him playing in the contest.

Gibson's absence will help the Cavs continue to showcase Ramon Sessions, and also benefit Alonzo Gee in his attempt to solidify his value this week.

Daniel Gibson (neck) will play in Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Gibson has missed four straight games after a scary soft tissue infection caused him to be hospitalized. However, he's stepping back into an excellent situation for production. Anthony Parker (back) remains out and Mychel Thompson has flopped as the starting shooting guard. Gibson is making 1.7 3-pointers per game on the year despite averaging just 25.1 minutes per game.

Cavaliers' team doctors want to re-evaluate Daniel Gibson (neck) before determining when he can return.

Gibson's status is something of a mystery, as he's recovering from a 'soft tissue infection' in his neck and was hospitalized in Boston last week. Mychel Thompson has been bad in three starts at SG in his absence, and Cleveland badly needs either Gibson or Anthony Parker (back) to return to the rotation.

Daniel Gibson (neck) will miss another game on Saturday.

Gibson has missed four straight games and remains day-to-day, as he recovers from an infection in his neck. Mychel Thompson started at SG last game but it's Alonzo Gee and Ramon Sessions who get the most notable boost in fantasy leagues.

Daniel Gibson (neck) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic.

This will be the third straight game Gibson will miss for the Cavs and he should remain on deep-league owners' benches until he can get healthy.

Daniel Gibson (neck) and Tristan Thompson (ankle) both remain day-to-day for the Cavs.

Gibson attended practice but did not participate, putting his status for Friday night's game against Orlando in jeopardy. He has an increased range of motion in his neck, but the team will be cautious in how it handles his condition.

Daniel Gibson (neck) has been released from a Boston hospital.

Gibson is on his way back to Cleveland to meet with team doctors. If he gets active before Anthony Parker (back) returns, he'll have some deep-league appeal. Boobie is averaging 1.7 3-pointers per game on the year.

Daniel Gibson is being treated with antibiotics for a soft tissue infection, and remains in a Boston hospital as of Monday.

We're not sure what the diagnosis is here but we hope it's not serious. When Gibson returns, he'll go back to being a deep league 3-point shooting specialist.

Daniel Gibson (neck) will not play against the Celtics Tuesday.

Gibson stayed in Boston on Sunday night while his teammates traveled back to Cleveland for the second half of the home-at-home. He was having trouble moving his neck and thus stayed for more testing. Gibson is missing a golden opportunity for minutes with Anthony Parker's back acting up again.

Daniel Gibson (neck) is questionable to play vs. the Celtics on Tuesday.

Gibson hurt himself on Friday and said he could barely turn his neck on Sunday. Owners in weekly leagues should obviously look for safer options.

Daniel Gibson, who has been bothered by a stiff neck, will not play on Sunday when the Cavaliers take on the Celtics.

Gibson apparently hurt his neck during Friday's game, and even reported some swelling, too. At the moment, it's unclear how much time he could miss. Stay tuned.

Daniel Gibson (personal) returned to practice Monday.

Gibson missed Saturday's game due to a death in the family. He'll be ready to serve as a 3-point specialist off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Heat.

Daniel Gibson missed Saturday's game for personal reasons.

Anthony Parker and Ramon Sessions will see a boost in minutes against the Hawks.

Daniel Gibson will start at shooting guard in Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Anthony Parker (back) is out. Gibson has started 67 games in his career, averaging 11.8 points, 2.7 assists and 2.2 3-pointers in those contests. So far this season, he's averaging 1.8 3-pointers per game while playing just 24.6 minutes. With a boost to 28-31 minutes likely as the starter, Gibson makes for a very interesting spot-start option. Ramon Sessions and Alonzo Gee will also get a boost in minutes off the bench.

Daniel Gibson started the second half Monday in place of Anthony Parker (back).

Gibson played 25 minutes, but went 0-of-5 from the field and had no steals, rebounds or assists. Chalk it up as an off nights. Coming into this one, Gibson had made 22 3-pointers in 11 games. He'll be a 3-point specialist if Parker misses time.