Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus (knee) was seen at the morning shootaround ahead of Monday's tilt versus the Chicago Bulls. Strus was held to just seven minutes of action in last Thursday's Paris win over the Brooklyn Nets due to soreness in his right knee, but the extra time off and his status at shootaround bode well for his chances of being available on Monday. The 27-year-old three-and-D wing is offering top-100 fantasy numbers in his first season with the Cavs as a full-time starter, playing in all 37 of their games while averaging 13.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.8 threes in 33.8 minutes. Sixth man Caris LeVert, who is already playing an augmented role with Darius Garland (jaw) on the shelf, would be in line for even more run potentially with the first unit if Strus is ultimately out on Monday, leaving behind additional minutes for the sharpshooting Sam Merrill with the reserves.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell put on a show for the fans in Paris as he put up a season-high in the 111-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in the Thursday afternoon matinee. He was able to score 45 points on 15-for-30 shooting and 11-for-13 from the charity stripe. He even added 12 rebounds, six assists, and four steals despite the seven turnovers. For an undersized guard who averages 4.3 rebounds per game for his career, a 12-rebound game was a pleasant surprise for anyone who had him in their fantasy lineup. Mitchell's value is at its peak right now as he operates the offense without Darius Garland (jaw) and Evan Mobley (knee).

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.