Cleveland Cavaliers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) has suffered some right knee inflammation and is considered questionable again on Monday. He went into Sunday's game with a questionable tag and was downgraded to out at the time. After sitting out the first half of a back-to-back, Hunter may have a better chance to play but fantasy managers will want to check back 90 minutes before tip-off to make sure. If he doesn't play, Zaccharie Risacher should get some extra run while David Roddy sees some minutes in relief.

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hunter is dealing with right knee inflammation on the same knee that he had treatment on last season. The 26-year-old is off to a hot start as he recorded 24 points with seven rebounds and three assists in 33 minutes during the win over the Charlotte Hornets. The absence of Hunter would mean extended run for Zaccharie Risacher. The No. 1 overall pick has been quiet to start the season, but could be more effective with extended playing time.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade will start in Wednesday's meeting with the Raptors. Max Strus (ankle) will be sidelined for at least four weeks, so Wade will do his best to fill the void in the lineup. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old averaged only 6.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 32 starts last season. With that in mind, fantasy managers shouldn't consider him a trustworthy option versus Toronto. Instead, Caris LeVert could exceed offensive expectations and is worth streaming, even though he'll come off the bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (ankle) suffered a sprained right ankle on Thursday during a workout. The 28-year-old underwent an MRI, confirming the severity, and he'll be re-evaluated in six weeks. Unfortunately, Strus' return date remains a mystery. But even when he's cleared to return, it will take time for him to get back to full speed. Strus appeared in 70 games for Cleveland last season, starting all of them, and averaged 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. With an opening in the rotation, Isaac Okoro will likely take his spot. The 2020 No. 5 overall pick is mostly known for his defensive prowess, so fantasy managers likely won't get consistent production on the offensive end. Instead, Caris LeVert could significantly benefit from Strus' absence, even if he comes off the bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (hip) was limited to nine minutes in Tuesday's preseason contest against Chicago. He had zero points with two rebounds and one assist before being forced to exit the game due to a right hip contusion. Dean Wade started the second half in Strus' place. Cleveland returns to action on Thursday versus Indiana and might elect to keep Strus out of the lineup as a precaution ahead of the regular season. The 28-year-old sniper missed 12 games last term.