May 4, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) won't play on Sunday against the Pacers. NBA TV's Jared Greenberg indicated Garland has been battling a left toe sprain, an injury that's been causing him a great deal of pain. Greenberg also added that had this injury occurred during the regular season, he likely would have been shut down for "a week to two weeks." But now it appears
Donovan Mitchell will continue to handle most of the play making duties, at least for Game 1, with
Ty Jerome and
De'Andre Hunter both expected to benefit from a fantasy standpoint.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Chris Fedor
May 3, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard
Darius Garland (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers. The Cavaliers lost their starting point guard for the final two games of the first-round series against the Miami Heat and may still be without him as the second round begins. Garland, who has averaged 24.0 points and 7.0 assists in the playoffs, is trying to shake off a left great toe sprain.
Sam Merrill has started in Garland's absence, while
Ty Jerome has seen increased usage off the bench. Despite the starting role, Merrill has not made a positive impact for DFS managers, averaging 4.5 points and 1.5 rebounds since Garland went down.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
April 28, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) won't play on Monday versus Miami. He wasn't available for Saturday's win over the Heat because of a great toe sprain, an injury that bothered him toward the end of the regular season.
Sam Merrill got the start in Game 3, although he went scoreless in 19 minutes. Instead, it was
De'Andre Hunter and
Ty Jerome who shined without Garland, with the duo combining for 34 points, 14 assists, and three steals. DFS managers should continue to see increased involvement from the pair. The same can be said for
Max Strus,
Evan Mobley,
Jarrett Allen, and
Donovan Mitchell.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Danny Cunningham
April 27, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) is questionable for Monday's encounter with the Miami Heat. He didn't suit up for Game 3 on Saturday because of a left great toe sprain, an Injury he battled toward the end of the regular season. As a result,
Sam Merrill entered the starting lineup. However, Merrill went scoreless, with
De'Andre Hunter and
Ty Jerome combining for 34 points, 14 assists, and three steals.
Jarrett Allen also returned to form, ending with a team-high 22 points, his highest of the postseason. If Garland remains sidelined, Hunter, Jerome, Allen,
Evan Mobley, and
Max Strus should all receive more scoring chances.
Donovan Mitchell, coming off a 13-point effort, should turn things around.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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