Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (back) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's final regular season game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is dealing with a low back contusion, and the Cavaliers will likely take the cautious approach and let him rest. Both Donovan Mitchell (knee) and Caris LeVert (knee) will be sidelined in this game, as Cleveland is making sure their backcourt is healthy for the playoffs. Garland is a critical piece of the rotation, and he will need to play at a high level if the Cavaliers wish to make a deep postseason run this year.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland (ankle) has been upgraded from probable to available for Friday's matchup against Philadelphia. He has a chance to register a third consecutive double-double on Friday, although Garland will have to get used to sharing the ball with Donovan Mitchell, who's back in the lineup. Cleveland's point guard has seen plenty of success in previous meetings with the 76ers this season, averaging 24.3 points, 8.7, and 2.0 steals.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (ankle) is probable for Friday's contest versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite a sprained right ankle, Garland is expected to play on Friday. The 24-year-old All-Star guard has helped pick up the slack in Donovan Mitchell's (knee, nose) absence, supplying 19.1 points, 7.0 dimes, 3.3 rebounds, 0.9 steals, and 3.3 three-pointers covering his latest 15 appearances but is hurting nine-category fantasy managers with 3.0 turnovers per contest over this period. If Mitchell returns to Cleveland's lineup against the Sixers, Garland could witness a rise in efficiency and a drop in giveaways with less usage on his plate.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland was seen icing his left wrist/forearm following Sunday's defeat to Brooklyn, which leaves him with a question mark for Monday's contest against Phoenix. He finished Sunday's matchup with 14 points, five assists, and one steal across 27 minutes of action. Garland's line included a team-worst four turnovers. It was a poor outing, but the entire team struggled, and head coach J. B. Bickerstaff pulled the plug early in the contest, with Garland not seeing any action in the fourth quarter. Donovan Mitchell (knee) is considered unlikely to return on Monday, which means we'll get a big dosage of Craig Porter Jr. running the offense if Garland can't play, while Caris LeVert should get all the shots he wants.

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff says guard Darius Garland (jaw) is no longer on a minutes restriction. Garland spent a month and a half on the shelf between December and January with a fractured jaw, and the 24-year-old All-Star is averaging just 12.7 points, 6.0 assists, and 1.3 threes in 26.9 minutes over his last nine games since returning. Garland next gets the Orlando Magic, and although the matchup features the lowest implied point total (216.5) on Thursday's 12-game slate, he will be a DraftKings value option with his salary south of $6,000 for the first time this year.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (jaw) will play in Wednesday's tilt versus the Detroit Pistons. Sidelined since mid-December with a fractured jaw, Garland makes his highly-anticipated return to the hardwood after participating in Wednesday's morning shootaround. The matchup against the Pistons is an appetizing one for Garland, but even though he's rejoining Cleveland's starting group in place of Isaac Okoro right off the bat, the 24-year-old star playmaker is still risky in DFS due to the risk of his minutes being monitored in a game with blowout potential. The red-hot Cavs are glad to have Garland's 20.7 points, 5.9 assists, 1.8 three-pointers, and 1.6 steals per game back in their dynamic backcourt alongside superstar Donovan Mitchell, however, and so should season-long fantasy managers.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (jaw) was with the team as Wednesday morning's shootaround wrapped up, and he was wearing a starter's practice jersey. Garland intends to return to game action and appears to be on the verge of ending an absence lasting a month and a half due to a fractured jaw, but he remains formally listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Detroit Pistons. The 24-year-old star point guard is averaging 20.7 points on 47.0% field-goal shooting, 5.9 assists, 1.8 three-pointers, and 1.6 steals through 20 games this year for the surging Cavs. Assuming Garland returns to Cleveland's starting five if available on Wednesday, look for swingman Isaac Okoro to revert back to the second unit.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (jaw), who has been out since Dec. 14 with a fractured jaw, plans to return on Wednesday versus the Detroit Pistons. The Cavs are 10-2 in the new year and are set to return to full strength with Evan Mobley and now Garland back in the starting five. The 24-year-old All-Star is averaging 20.7 points, 5.9 assists, 1.8 treys, and 1.6 steals across 20 games and is likely to face a minute restriction when he returns, while Isaac Okoro should move back to Cleveland's bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (jaw), who has been out since Dec. 15 due to a fractured jaw, has received clearance to resume basketball activities. It's great news for patient fantasy managers and Garland, who was also a limited participant in pregame warmups before Monday's 109-91 win over the Chicago Bulls. Garland is expected to incrementally ramp up his activity over time, so he is likely to need about one week for a return to game action. The Cavaliers begin a four-game road trip on Saturday that ends on Jan. 26, and while it remains to be seen if the 23-year-old star playmaker will travel with them during that stretch, Garland should be able to rejoin the lineup by January's close. Caris LeVert should be held onto until then, averaging 18.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.5 treys, and 1.0 steals in 27.4 minutes in 12 appearances off Cleveland's bench since Dec. 16.

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff says guard Darius Garland (jaw) will not be available for Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day game against the Chicago Bulls and that he will be out for a few more contests. The Cavaliers will get two more home games before beginning a four-game road trip on Jan. 20, so it remains to be seen if Garland will have a chance to return at some point during that stretch. The 23-year-old All-Star is averaging 20.7 points, 5.9 assists, 1.8 threes on a career-low 34.6% success rate from long range, and 1.6 steals but sits among the NBA's worst with 3.8 turnovers per game through 20 showings. Donovan Mitchell will remain Cleveland's focal point offensively for however long Garland is out, while Caris LeVert continues playing a prominent role with the reserves as the sixth man.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (jaw) will remain unavailable in Paris against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Garland has not played since Dec. 14 and will miss his 12th straight game due to a fractured jaw, and he remains out indefinitely. The 23-year-old All-Star is averaging 20.7 points, 5.9 assists, 1.8 three-pointers on a career-low 34.6% clip from beyond the arc, and 1.6 steals but ranks among the league's worst with 3.8 turnovers per game over his 20 contests, with his next chance to return coming when Cleveland returns home for Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day action versus the Chicago Bulls. The Cavaliers will continue to rely on Donovan Mitchell as their engine on offense, while Caris LeVert continues playing a featured role off the bench as the sixth man.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (jaw) suffered a fractured jaw during Thursday night's game against the Boston Celtics and he is now going to miss about a month. The star combo guard played 36 minutes in the loss to the Celtics and he was even able to return to the game at the time. Now, after some tests, it seems the injury was worse than previously expected. The Cavs have already started off the season on the slower side and this presents an even tougher challenge. Donovan Mitchell will likely take on more of the ball-handling duties while Caris LeVert and Craig Porter Jr. will see added minutes during this span as well.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (neck) was originally listed as questionable when he left their last game on Saturday due to a neck issue. He has since been upgraded to active and will join the starting five as usual. Isaac Okoro and Craig Porter Jr. will likely return to their normal workloads off of the bench since there hasn't been any word about Garland being limited. Fantasy managers can confidently put him back into lineups as he'll take on the Toronto Raptors who have given up some big games to opposing guards.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (neck) finished Saturday's matchup against the Lakers with six points, three assists, and one steal. Unfortunately, he didn't last long in this one, logging just 14 minutes before exiting with a neck strain. The injury isn't anything new, considering Garland has already missed time this season because of it. However, with the Cavaliers playing again on Sunday night versus the Toronto Raptors, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Garland to be out there. Of course, he'll likely undergo further testing. Nonetheless, if Garland is officially ruled out on Sunday, Isaac Okoro would likely slide into the starting lineup, although Caris LeVert and Craig Porter Jr. should benefit more offensively.

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.