Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (neck) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. Garland missed four games at the start of the season with a hamstring issue. However, he's now battling a neck strain, which could keep him off the floor for a second consecutive contest. With Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) also questionable, the team will need someone to run things at the one spot if those guys are ruled out. As a result, Caris LeVert could see a significant bump in usage and production on Friday night, with rookie Craig Porter Jr. potentially getting more involved. At the same time, Evan Mobley, Max Strus, and Georges Niang could see additional opportunities on the offensive end.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (neck) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. It appears the young guard is dealing with a neck strain that will cost him at least one game. This is not good timing with Isaac Okoro (knee) also sidelined for this game. That means, Caris LeVert will likely shift into the starting five. He'll have increased fantasy value with the move to the starting unit. Also, Donovan Mitchell will be asked to play point guard and should have more ball responsibilities.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (hamstring) will return on Friday night against the Indiana Pacers. The 23-year-old played in the season opener against the Brooklyn Nets and finished with 15 points. However, a strained hamstring has kept him off the floor ever since. Of course, there's a chance Garland could see fewer minutes than usual, although not enough to justify keeping him out of any fantasy lineup. With Garland back in the equation, Max Strus, who's had some potent fantasy showings this season, should see fewer opportunities to produce in all statistical areas.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's Central Division showdown with the Pacers. The 23-year-old played in the opening night win over the Brooklyn Nets, finishing with 15 points, five assists, and two steals. However, he's battled a left hamstring strain all year, although it appears he's trending toward returning sooner rather than later. But if Garland can't return versus Indiana, Donovan Mitchell will likely remain at the one, which will do wonders for his usage percentage. At the same time, Caris LeVert would become a must-start option for all fantasy setups, even if he comes off the bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's rematch against the New York Knicks. Garland is on the shelf for the fourth game in a row due to a left hamstring strain. The All-Star point man battled through the injury to start and handle a full workload in Oct. 25's regular-season opener against the Brooklyn Nets, but he doesn't appear to have a firm timetable for a return. Friday's date with the Indiana Pacers marks Garland's next shot to take the court. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff deepened his rotation in Tuesday's 109-91 loss, but that may have been done with an eye toward Wednesday's second part of a back-to-back after the Knicks pulled away in the third quarter. Cleveland's offense should run through Donovan Mitchell again for this one, even if Caris LeVert (hamstring) gets the go-ahead to play.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the New York Knicks. Garland will remain sidelined for the third straight affair after not practicing on Monday with a left hamstring strain. The offensive-minded All-Star fought through the injury to start and play 32 minutes in Oct. 25's regular-season opener against the Brooklyn Nets, but it's possible that he aggravated the issue in the process. Garland's next chance to re-enter the picture comes on Wednesday in a road rematch with the Knicks. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has employed very tight rotations in the season's early stages, meaning the questionable Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) and Caris LeVert (hamstring) could handle extreme ball-handling responsibilities if they suit up on Tuesday. Dean Wade is also on the budget radar in DFS contests.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (hamstring) was not at practice on Monday after missing the last two games. The young guard is dealing with a strained left hamstring and has already been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. It's worth noting that Garland reportedly was seen going through individual workouts after practice. It sounds like he's still working through his injury, so fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if he misses a few more games. Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) and Caris LeVert will benefit with Garland off the court on Tuesday.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (hamstring) remains out for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Garland has battled a hamstring issue for a while. He managed to play in the opener. However, the 23-year-old didn't suit up on Friday versus OKC, allowing Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) to finish with 43 points. But Mitchell is now questionable for Saturday's contest, meaning he might join Garland and Jarrett Allen (ankle) on the shelf. As a result, Evan Mobley and Caris LeVert could be the favorites to lead things on the offensive end versus Indiana. At the same time, DFS and season-long managers should label Dean Wade, Max Strus, and Georges Niang as risky, high-upside fantasy options.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (hamstring) has officially been tagged as questionable for their Friday night game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The star guard is dealing with a left hamstring strain and it seems as though the team will wait until shootaround to see how he feels. Since it's still the beginning of the season, the team could opt to go with a cautious approach so fantasy managers might want a backup plan. Caris LeVert would step into the starting spot if Garland can't give it a go since Isaac Okoro is already starting due to Jarrett Allen's absence.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (hamstring) is in Wednesday's starting lineup for the regular-season opener against the Brooklyn Nets. Garland participated in Wednesday morning's shootaround, indicating he would be able to overcome a hamstring injury for the opener. The 23-year-old rising star was relatively quiet in a two-game preseason, bagging 21 points on 8-of-22 shooting, four assists, and three three-pointers in 33 total minutes. Garland will start alongside Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland's dynamic backcourt, and there's no word from the Cavs pertaining to any type of minutes limitations for him in this one. Garland averaged 25.3 points and 7.3 assists in three meetings with the Nets in 2022-23, but Wednesday's setting pits two of the NBA's slowest offenses from a season ago against each other.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (hamstring) is listed as questionable for the season opener versus the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Garland has been playing during the preseason, but reports are saying he's dealing with a left hamstring strain. The Cavs could start Ty Jerome in his place if he isn't able to suit up. Donovan Mitchell would likely take over as the point guard and have increased ball handling responsibilities. Caris LeVert would also have increased value if Garland is unable to play. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Wednesday for another update on his status.

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell are getting the night off on Monday night during their preseason contest against Maccabi Ra'Anana. The All-Star backcourt will get a rest night as the team tries to figure out who will play their primary backups. In their place, Ty Jerome and Isaac Okoro will get the start. Both Mitchell and Garland will likely go in the earlier rounds of fantasy drafts as they both can contribute in more ways than one on offense. Fantasy managers won't want to let either one slip too far this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland is pleased with how the team's offense has worked in training camp, with more three-point shooting added to the roster in the summer. "You definitely feel the spacing, the floor is more spaced out. It's not as crowded anymore," Garland said. "You can see the difference. Just get used to having those shooters on the backside and kick it out to them." The extra offensive options should give Garland and top scorer Donovan Mitchell more space to operate in 2023-24. Both already enjoyed good campaigns last term, but we could see further improvement from the backcourt duo this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland doesn't appear to be on the trade block this offseason. The organization reportedly hasn't discussed moving Garland and don't intend on trading the All-Star guard. This doesn't come as a shock considering they've locked up Garland through the 2027 campaign. The 23-year-old has been reliable, averaging 21.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 7.8 assists through 69 games this past season. The Cavs appear ready to roll with the backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and Garland for the foreseeable future.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (ankle) finished with 10 points and four steals in the 99-79 loss to the Knicks on Friday. He struggled shooting in this one, going 4-for-21 from the field and 1-for-7 from deep. Even worse, the 23-year-old briefly exited after rolling his left ankle in the fourth quarter. Nevertheless, with the Knicks up in the series, Garland will likely have a spot on the injury report heading into Game 4 on Sunday. If he can't suit up, Donovan Mitchell will likely slide over to handle the point and see a bump in usage. At the same time, Caris LeVert, who finished with 17 points in Game 3, would likely remain in the starting lineup.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland produced a big offensive performance during their Game 2 blowout win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday. The fourth-year combo guard ended the game with 32 points, seven assists, and three rebounds while shooting 8-for-17 from the floor, 6-for-10 from deep, and 10-for-11 from the line. As Donovan Mitchell took on more of the playmaking role, Garland had the scoring juice on Tuesday. This is the main reason why this backcourt duo was going to be so dangerous in the playoffs. Now, with some more momentum, they'll travel to New York with the series tied at 1-1.

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Darius Garland (leg) and Donovan Mitchell (hand) aren't available for Sunday's meeting with Charlotte. Cleveland is in postseason mode, so Caris LeVert (knee) is also unavailable for this one. As a result, Ricky Rubio, Raul Neto, and Sam Merrill should receive plenty of minutes to warrant DFS consideration. However, it's anyone's guess who will be the most productive.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (leg) is getting at least one rest day on Thursday along with the rest of the starting five and Caris LeVert. Cleveland is locked into the fourth seed in the East, so over their last couple of games it wouldn't be surprising if they just roll out a barebones roster to make sure everyone is well-rested for the postseason. Fantasy managers that are desperate for some fill-ins could look toward Lamar Stevens, Cedi Osman, or Ricky Rubio because they'll be the first ones to move up into the starting lineup.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (quadriceps) will return for Sunday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. The 23-year-old sat out against the Miami Heat on Friday night, allowing Caris LeVert to enter the starting lineup. While LeVert will head back to the bench, the absence of Jarrett Allen (eye) should permit him to see enough minutes to make a difference for fantasy managers. However, Ricky Rubio's outlook isn't as promising after amassing eight points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes versus the Heat.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's game in Charlotte. The 23-year-old didn't suit up on Friday in the loss to Miami because of a right quad contusion, allowing Caris LeVert to enter the starting lineup. Donovan Mitchell will get a usage boost if Garland is unavailable, primarily since he'll oversee the ball-handling duties. At the same time, LeVert, who had 16 points on Friday, should continue to see an increase in fantasy production, while Ricky Rubio will have some value as a streaming option in deeper formats.