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.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (quad) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. He is a new addition to the injury report after his 25-point performance during Wednesday's game. His absence would mean that Ricky Rubio would likely move into the starting five. Also, Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert would probably have increased ball handling responsibilities. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to tip-off for more information on Garland.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland took control of the offense and led the team to a good win to stay in the race for a top-three seed in the East. The 23-year-old dropped 25 points, seven assists, and two steals on 8-for-16 shooting overall and 3-for-6 from three. Garland and Donovan Mitchell just go back and forth in terms of who is going to lead the offense on any given night. This team is a dark horse when it comes to the playoffs and a top-three seed will give them an even better shot to upset one of the top Eastern teams.

On Tuesday, the Charlotte Hornets made it official when they shut down their star guard LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the 2022-2023 NBA season.Many fantasy managers' worst fears were realized when Ball's non-contact injury in Monday night's game against Detroit turned out to be a fractured ankle. Charlotte's season was already lost, but fantasy managers were hoping to get a few more weeks from Ball who, when healthy, was putting up huge numbers this season.To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

2022-2023 Season Recap

LaMelo Ball will finish his third NBA season with the following numbers.23.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 4.0 3PM, 1.3 STL, 0.3 BLK, 3.6 TO, 41.1% FG%, 83.6% FT%He played in only 36 games this year and is currently 32nd overall in per-game value for 9-cat in Basketball Monster's player ratings.When he was on the floor, he was a triple-double threat on a nightly basis. His talent is undeniable. Just look at what he did to the Spurs only a few weeks before getting hurt.

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LeBron James has dominated the National Basketball Association since entering the league straight from high school. He's won numerous awards and has led several teams to an NBA Championship. During the 2022-23 season, the Akron, Ohio, native continued to get it done, despite battling several nagging ailments along the way.However, James' latest issue, a right foot injury, is expected to keep him out indefinitely. So what does this mean, and will we see James back on the court this season? Is there a chance he won't return?To keep close tabs on all of the news across the NBA, make sure to favorite or bookmark the RotoBaller Fantasy Basketball Newspage, or download the free RotoBaller fantasy basketball mobile app with push notification alerts on all the latest news. 

LeBron James Injury Update

James injured his right foot during the third quarter of Sunday's comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks. It was a tense few seconds after the multi-time MVP clutched his foot after suffering what was deemed a "non-contact injury." The concern grew to greater heights after he was overheard saying, "I heard a pop." Situations like this are never good, as many were concerned that an Achilles tear could be the culprit.https://twitter.com/FanDuelTV/status/1630602449227595777?s=20Yet, after James gathered himself, he tightened his shoe and finished the game, totaling 26 points, eight rebounds, one block, and one steal. Head coach Darvin Ham appeared optimistic while speaking postgame, stating the 38-year-old was "good."However, that couldn't be further from the case, with The Athletic's Shams Charania reporting that James would "miss an extended period of time" because of the foot injury. Charania later added that the all-time scoring leader would "require multiple opinions."https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1630363560051187712?s=20 

LeBron James' Season Recap

Despite James' advanced NBA age, he's still productive. In 47 appearances, he's averaged 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists. While his three-point percentage has regressed, that's never been his strong suit.James was also named an All-Star captain while recently passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time scoring leader.https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/1623184801284104192?s=20That said, despite some high-level accomplishments, the year has been a rough one for the 2003 No. 1 overall pick. He's battled left foot soreness for nearly the entire season, so much so that he routinely carried some type of injury designation heading into almost all of his games over the last few months.... [More]

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland are both off of the injury report and are expected to suit up on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. They both sat out on Wednesday leaving the team very thin in the backcourt, but they'll get their star power back in time for a matchup against a Pelicans team still fighting to get a playoff berth. Mitchell has cooled off lately from his incredibly hot start in Cleveland while Garland is starting to get more comfortable and turn up the scoring contributions.

Cleveland Cavaliers guards Darius Garland (thumb) and Donovan Mitchell (groin) have been downgraded to out Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. Garland and Mitchell were originally slated to play before being downgraded to questionable and then ruled out before game-time. Raul Neto and Caris LeVert are expected to join the starting lineup and would be cheap DFS options. Garland and Mitchell are being listed with soreness so this should not force them to miss extended time.