Cleveland Cavaliers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (knee) will remain sidelined on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets. He has been ruled out for an 11th consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his right knee. Wade is having a career year in Cleveland, averaging 6.0 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22.8 minutes, but the addition of De'Andre Hunter complicates his situation. Wade's next opportunity to return will be on Friday against the New York Knicks.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Isaac Okoro (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The 24-year-old has sat out 14 games due to a right shoulder injury but could be back in action on Thursday night. Okoro also dealt with the same injury earlier in the campaign, which has limited him to 28 appearances in 2024-25. Fantasy managers have never received much production from Okoro, but he will be a welcome addition to the rotation as the season enters its final months.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (calf) may have to sit out a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets, as the team lists him as questionable for the matchup. Jerome made 14 straight appearances before dropping out of the lineup due to a right calf strain. Craig Porter Jr. saw extra action with Jerome sidelined against the Toronto Raptors last Wednesday, although he also benefited from a blowout situation. Porter Jr. notched seven points, four rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 21 minutes during a 131-108 Cavaliers victory.