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Jarrett Allen Questionable Monday Against Charlotte
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) is questionable for Monday's road matchup with the Charlotte Hornets after missing the past two games with a contusion. Allen injured the knee in a collision Wednesday against Oklahoma City, and it is the same knee that sidelined him for 10 games with tendinitis last March. The 28-year-old is averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks this season. Evan Mobley has handled the center spot in Allen's absence, posting 22 points against Philadelphia before adding 12 points, nine rebounds, and five assists versus New York. If Allen returns, Thomas Bryant would likely see his backup minutes trimmed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen Ruled Out Again Saturday Versus Knicks
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) will miss Saturday's matchup with the New York Knicks, his second straight absence with a knee contusion. Allen suffered the injury Wednesday against Oklahoma City, and Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reported that it is not considered serious. The 28-year-old is averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks this season. Evan Mobley should spend another night handling most of the center minutes, which gives him more opportunities around the rim, while Thomas Bryant could again pick up a small bump off the bench.
Source: New York Basketball
Source: New York Basketball
Jarrett Allen Listed as Questionable Versus Philadelphia
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a right knee contusion. Allen lasted just seven minutes Wednesday against Oklahoma City after banging knees with Jared McCain while setting a screen. He said afterward that he was "alright," which is at least an encouraging sign ahead of Friday. Allen entered Wednesday averaging 15.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks while shooting 63.1% from the field. If he sits, Evan Mobley should spend more time at center, while Thomas Bryant would be in line for additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jarrett Allen Downplays Knee Injury After Early Exit
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) left Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder late in the first quarter after banging knees with Jared McCain while setting a screen. Allen went to the locker room for further evaluation and did not return, finishing with one rebound in seven minutes. Before leaving the arena, the 28-year-old told cleveland.com, "I'm alright." Allen missed 10 games last March with tendinitis in the same right knee, so his status for Friday against Philadelphia is worth watching. If he sits, Evan Mobley could spend more time at center, with Thomas Bryant also in line for additional minutes.
Source: Chris Fedor
Source: Chris Fedor
Jarrett Allen Expects to Suit Up Against 76ers
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) said he expects to play in Thursday's season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Chris Fedor. Allen remains questionable with right patellar tendinopathy, the same knee that cost him 10 games last March. The 28-year-old averaged 15.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steal on 63.8 percent shooting across 56 games last season. His optimism puts him on track for his usual starting role, though fantasy managers should still confirm his status before tip-off. If Allen is ruled out, Evan Mobley would likely shift to center, with Jaylon Tyson a candidate to enter the starting five.
Source: Chris Fedor
Source: Chris Fedor
Jarrett Allen Questionable for Season Opener Against 76ers
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (knee) is questionable for Thursday's season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers with right patellar tendinopathy. The 28-year-old dealt with severe tendinitis in the same knee last March, missing 10 games before acknowledging the discomfort was still lingering entering the playoffs. Allen averaged 12.7 points and 7.2 rebounds across 18 postseason games. If he sits, Evan Mobley would likely spend more time at center, while Jaylon Tyson could see a larger role after making 42 starts and shooting 44.6 percent from three last season. Khalifa Diop's (knee) absence could also open up a few extra reserve minutes for Thomas Bryant.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Khalifa Diop Signs Four-Year Deal with Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed center Khalifa Diop to a standard contract Wednesday, ending the draft-and-stash wait that began when Cleveland selected him 39th overall in 2022. The deal is worth $9.26 million over four years, with only the $1.36 million first-year salary fully guaranteed, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. Diop averaged 3.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks in 47 games for Baskonia last season while shooting 67.0 percent from the field. He also was part of Baskonia's 2026 Copa del Rey-winning roster. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen still control Cleveland's frontcourt, while Thomas Bryant gives the Cavaliers a veteran reserve center. Diop is off fantasy radars unless injuries open a deeper bench role.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Cavaliers Acquire Ismael Kamagate's Draft Rights
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired the draft rights to center Ismael Kamagate from the LA Clippers, closing a minor piece of the expanded multi-team deal that also sends Peyton Watson and Cam Whitmore to Cleveland, Max Strus to the Clippers, Tre Mann to Washington, and Julian Reese to Denver. Kamagate, the No. 46 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, has never played an NBA game and recently signed with OpenJobMetis Varese after spending last season with Besiktas. This is strictly a trade-facilitation move, leaving no fantasy angle to chase. Watson is the Cleveland piece with the clearest fantasy relevance.
Source: Eurohoops
Source: Eurohoops
Thomas Bryant Re-Signs with Cavaliers for Another Season
Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant is re-signing on a one-year deal, likely the veteran minimum, Shams Charania of ESPN reported. The well-traveled big returns as the primary backup behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, the same buried role in which he averaged 6.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.4 blocks in 12.2 minutes over 60 games. He knocked down 35.9 percent from deep, and that floor-spacing is exactly why Cleveland keeps bringing him back next to two non-shooting bigs. There is no standalone fantasy case here, but the angle worth filing away is Allen, a genuine trade candidate this summer. If the Cavs move him, Bryant's minutes and streaming value would climb in a hurry.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Evan Mobley Finishes Season-Ending Loss With 15 Points
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley tallied 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and one steal in Monday's 130-93 blowout loss to the New York Knicks. Mobley, who finished 7-for-15 from the field in Game 4, played well throughout the series, but the Cavaliers fell well short in other areas. The 24-year-old finished the second season of a five-year, $269 million contract. In 2025-26, Mobley averaged career highs with 1.7 blocks and 3.6 assists. While his three-point efficiency declined, Mobley still notched 18.2 points and grabbed 9.0 rebounds per game. His high-level two-way ability makes Mobley an outstanding fantasy asset, and he hasn't even reached his prime yet.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Evan Mobley Tallies Series-High 24 Points on Saturday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley recorded 24 points, six rebounds, two assists, one block, and one three-pointer in Saturday's 121-108 Game 3 loss to the New York Knicks. The 24-year-old was a primary bright spot for Cleveland in the defeat, finishing 10-for-18 from the field and 3-for-4 from the free-throw line. While Mobley provided efficient scoring and defensive versatility, the Cavaliers struggled to contain a high-powered Knicks offense led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. Despite Cleveland's star-studded lineup of James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Jarrett Allen remaining healthy for this contest, the team now faces a daunting 0-3 series deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals. Mobley has been a reliable fantasy performer throughout the 2026 postseason, but he will need to find another gear to keep the Cavaliers' season alive and avoid a sweep in Game 4.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Evan Mobley Fills the Box Score in Game 2 Loss
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley chipped in 14 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in Thursday's 109-93 Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks, knocking down two threes on 5-for-8 shooting. The 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year stretched the floor and protected the rim, but his rebounding dropped off sharply from the 14 boards he grabbed in Game 1. Cleveland's frontcourt simply couldn't generate enough second-chance offense once an 18-0 Knicks third-quarter run flipped the game. Mobley remains a steady multi-category contributor whose blocks, boards, and improving outside touch give him a high fantasy floor even on a down scoring night. With the series shifting to Rocket Arena, expect his interior workload against Karl-Anthony Towns to climb in a near-elimination Game 3.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Evan Mobley Bags Second Consecutive Double-Double
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley registered his second consecutive double-double with 15 points and a game-high 14 rebounds in Tuesday's 115-104 overtime loss to the New York Knicks. He blocked three shots and dished out three assists, but Mobley had little impact late in the game, when Cleveland fell apart and blew a 22-point fourth-quarter lead. Typically an efficient scorer, Mobley went 6-for-16 from the field and 2-for-8 from downtown during the Eastern Conference Finals opener. He will hope to turn things around in Game 3, where Mobley has a chance to record his first three-game postseason double-double streak since 2024.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Evan Mobley Posts Versatile Double-Double in Game 7
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley accounted for 21 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks, and one three-pointer in Sunday's 125-94 Game 7 win over the Detroit Pistons. The 24-year-old shot 7-for-10 from the field and 6-for-11 at the line while delivering his first double-double of the series. Mobley averaged 18.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 3.6 assists during the regular season, and his ability to pair interior scoring with defensive production keeps him firmly in the top tier of fantasy big men when Cleveland gives him this much two-way responsibility.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Jarrett Allen Scores 23 Points in Cavs' Game 7 Rout of Pistons
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen tallied 23 points, seven rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block in Sunday's 125-94 Game 7 blowout win over the Detroit Pistons, punching Cleveland's ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. Going 8-for-14 from the field, Allen was efficient and physical in a performance that kept foul trouble off the ledger for most of the night. He joined Donovan Mitchell (26), Evan Mobley (21), and Sam Merrill (23) in a four-man 20-point effort, the fourth time since the 1976-77 merger any team has achieved that in a Game 7. Allen draws New York's interior next, a favorable matchup worth monitoring ahead of the ECF.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
