Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Caris LeVert (elbow) won't play in Sunday's contest versus the New York Knicks. After missing Friday's victory over the Detroit Pistons with a sprained right elbow, LeVert is also unavailable on Sunday. Presenting third-round fantasy value in nine-category leagues over the past week, the 29-year-old sixth man is offering 14.3 points on 50.0% shooting from the field, 9.7 assists, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.7 threes per game covering his last three appearances. LeVert aims to return in Tuesday's clash with the first-place Boston Celtics. Isaac Okoro jumped into the Cavs first unit against Detroit, with Sam Merrill taking over as the sixth man. Look for Okoro if in need of a low-end streamer, as he's averaging 11.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 2.0 threes on 44.4% shooting from deep in 25.2 minutes over his latest 10 showings. New York is giving up the third-fewest points per game (109.9).

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game versus the New York Knicks. Mitchell sat out Friday's win over the Detroit Pistons due to soreness in his left knee, and he's unable to go on Sunday as well. A first-round fantasy asset all year long, the 27-year-old perennial All-Star's last 20 games show averages of 29.0 points, 6.8 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 3.8 three-pointers, and 1.8 steals per contest. Tuesday's showdown with the first-place Boston Celtics is Mitchell's next opportunity to take the court. The Knicks are allowing the second-fewest DraftKings points to opposing point guards, but Darius Garland is the clear fantasy beneficiary of Mitchell's absence after burying a season-high eight treys with the keys to the offense all in his lap on Friday. Garland is averaging 23.9 points, 6.1 assists, 2.8 threes, and 1.4 steals through seven outings sans Mitchell this year.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Caris LeVert (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's meeting with the New York Knicks. He didn't play on Friday night versus Detroit because of a left elbow sprain. Of course, Cleveland has several players on the roster capable of picking up the slack. However, if LeVert can't suit up, Sam Merrill, coming off a 12-point showing on Friday, is worth streaming in deeper fantasy formats, especially if Donovan Mitchell (knee) misses another contest.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the visiting Knicks. Mitchell is just dealing with knee soreness, so it doesn't appear he is in line to miss an extended period. However, it's still not an ideal scenario for fantasy managers. The 27-year-old wasn't in the lineup on Friday night versus the Detroit Pistons, with Darius Garland finishing with a game-high 29 points. If Mitchell remains out for Sunday's meeting with New York, Garland is a must-start in any fantasy lineup, especially for managers participating in DFS contests. Evan Mobley, who had a 22-point, 17-rebound double-double with two blocks and two steals against Detroit, would also be a popular DFS option.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (elbow) is out for Friday's meeting with the Detroit Pistons. A sprained right elbow made LeVert a late addition to the injury report, and the veteran swingman won't be available for the Cavs on Friday. The 29-year-old point forward tends to run hot and cold, and he appeared to be starting up a hot streak lately, supplying 14.3 points on 50.0% shooting from the field, 9.7 assists, 7.7 boards, and 1.7 treys per game across his past three showings. The 9-49 Pistons are yielding the sixth-most FanDuel points to opposing shooting guards in 2023-24, so with Donovan Mitchell's (knee) void vacating the two-guard spot in Cleveland's starting five, Isaac Okoro is in play as a salary-relief DFS option with plenty of backcourt minutes freed up. Over his last six games, Okoro is totaling 12.2 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.2 threes on 46.4% shooting from downtown in 25.6 minutes per contest.