Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Caris LeVert (foot) and small/power forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) have been deemed questionable to suit up for Monday's game against the Clippers. LeVert has been sidelined for the past nine outings, having appeared in just four contests since his acquisition in early February. Markkanen missed Saturday's game, which was the second leg of a back-to-back. Cedi Osman and Kevin Love would be the primary beneficiaries of absences from either player, although Darius Garland would continue to see significant offensive duties with either unavailable. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off for the final word.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (foot) and forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) are both listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. LeVert has been out since mid-February with a right foot sprain, but it seems as if he's getting somewhat close to a return. Markkanen, meanwhile, is dealing with right ankle soreness. He missed the team's most recent game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Cleveland's many injuries have led the team to lean more on Kevin Love and Cedi Osman. We've also seen Lamar Stevens earn about 16 minutes per game off the bench lately, but he hasn't made many notable contributions for fantasy purposes.

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) has been cleared to suit up for Thursday's contest against the Pistons, although he will have his minutes restricted in his first game action since Jan. 22. The return comes at a crucial time for the Cavs, who will be down Caris LeVert (foot) and Darius Garland (back) in the short term. Prior to being injured, Markkanen had begun to find a rhythm from the field, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range over his last seven outings. Averaging 13.6 points and 5.3 boards per game, Markkanen can come off the waiver wire in all formats where he remains available.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He has missed each of the last 11 games due to a right ankle sprain. However, it sounds like Markkanen has been making good progress and is ready to return. He was a top-75 player before going down, so fantasy managers should quickly check the waiver wire. Possibly, Markkanen is eased back into action, but is worth rostering in most formats where he was dropped.

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) has been deemed unavailable to suit up for Tuesday's contest vs. Atlanta as he works his way back from a sprained right ankle. The move isn't surprising, as Markkanen will now get the benefit of additional time off surrounding the All-Star break. Dean Wade and Cedi Osman have been the direct beneficiaries of Markkanen's absence, although his 11.3 field goal attempts have been distributed among the starting five as well. Fantasy managers who have held onto the 24-year-old this long are best served waiting for a post-All-Star break return, with his first chance coming Feb. 24 against the Pistons.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) was able to get through a workout on Friday, according to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff. He has been sidelined since January 22 due to a sprained right ankle. However, the Cavaliers are currently listing Markkanen as day-to-day. It'll be interesting to see how Bickerstaff changes his rotation with Caris LeVert in town. Right now, Dean Wade, Isaac Okoro, and Markkanen are all candidates to lose playing time. Fantasy managers should hold Markkanen for the moment and hope for more information on his status in the coming days.

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) has been preemptively ruled out for Friday's contest against the Pacers due to a sprained right ankle. Markkanen has been out since Jan. 22 due to the ailment, paving the way for Isaac Okoro and Cedi Osman to see elevated offensive roles. Markkanen had been finding his rhythm from behind the arc prior to being sidelined, having shot 43.5 percent from three across 11 January outings. While his scoring and rebounding averages are exactly the same (13.6 points, 5.3 boards) as last season with Chicago, his overall shooting percentage has dipped to 43.6%, complicating his season-long viability in medium-sized or smaller formats as the second half of the season approaches.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) won't play against the Indiana Pacers. Markkanen has missed his previous six games because of a sprained right ankle. His next chance to return will come on Wednesday versus San Antion, and with Darius Garland (back) also out, Evan Mobley, Kevin Love, and Jarrett Allen are the favorites to do most of the work on the scoring end on Sunday evening.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Pacers. He will now miss his seventh straight outing as he continues to make his way back from a sprained right ankle, an injury he sustained during the January 22 meeting versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nonetheless, without Markkanen, Kevin Love should continue to benefit, with the veteran averaging 19 points, 10 boards, and 2.2 assists over the previous six games.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This marks the third game in a row that Markkanen has missed due to a right ankle sprain. It wouldn't be surprising if Markkanen misses a few more games due to this issue. Dean Wade has been starting in his absence, but isn't much of a fantasy option. Kevin Love and Cedi Osman are much better fantasy targets right now. Love being the best of the bunch, so fantasy managers should check to see if Love is available. Markkanen was playing well before the injury, so he's probably worth holding in most formats.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the New York Knicks. This is not surprising considering Markkanen recently suffered a right ankle sprain. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so hopefully he won't miss too much time. Kevin Love and Cedi Osman are likely going to be asked to step up in the absence of Markkanen. Love is the slightly better fantasy option, but both should have appeal while Markkanen is out.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen had a nice night against the Mavericks on Monday, finishing a 114-96 win with a season-high 24 points on 9-for-15 shooting. He nailed five three-point bombs with nine attempts and finished things off with eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in 33 minutes. Markkanen missed a lot of action earlier this month due to health and safety protocols, but he's returned to the lineup in impressive form, going for 20-plus points in three of four outings. The Finnish forward will face some tough defenses now, with games against Miami, Washington and Utah coming up, so Markkanen's form gets a big test this week.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen returned from a nine-game absence with a 22-point effort in Monday's loss to the Nets, shooting 7-for-17 from the field and 3-for-9 from outside with a perfect 5-for-5 mark at the line. He pulled down eight boards and added an assist and a block to his line in 31 minutes of action. This is his best scoring performance of the season, so Markkanen looks to be in great shape despite missing three weeks while in the league's health and safety protocols. He's now notched 20-plus points in back-to-back games, averaging 18 shots a night. The Finnish forward faces Phoenix's tough defense next, but Saturday's clash with Orlando looks like a great matchup for Markkanen. The Magic are ranked 28th in defensive efficiency, and they can't rebound the ball well either.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (illness) and forward Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) are expected to return for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Allen has missed the last three games while dealing with a non-COVID related illness. He has been progressing well and will have a bigger role with Evan Mobley (elbow) sidelined right now. Markkanen has missed the last nine games while following the league's protocols. He has finally worked his conditioning back up and will play on Monday. He should have an increased role as well with Mobley available. Both should be viable fantasy options on the banged up Cavs roster.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanenhas been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. He continues to work his way back after being quarantined. The Cavs are missing some pieces on offense, so expect Dean Wade to be heavily involved again. Also, Cedi Osman and Kevin Love should have some streaming appeal and DFS value for Thursday's slate.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanenhas been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He continues to build up his conditioning after being quarantined. There was a chance Markkanen would return on Wednesday, but he'll miss at least one more game. In the meantime, Isaac Okoro and Cedi Osman will see increased playing time. Osman is the better option between the two and should have some decent value with the Cavs banged up.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen will not suit up for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. He is still working his way back after being quarantined for the last 10 days. It's uncertain if Markkanen will return this week, but it sounds like he should be back soon. In the meantime, Isaac Okoro, Cedi Osman and Denzel Valentine will be asked to pick up the slack. Osman is the best fantasy option out of the three and has decent streaming appeal for Monday.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen has been ruled out ahead of Monday's matchup versus Boston. Markkanen has been out while adhering to health and safety protocols, and though he could play if needed, the team will wait a bit longer while he works his way back into playing shape. The former Bull is averaging 12.9 points, 5.9 boards and 1.3 steals during his first season with the team. His next chance to make it back will be on Wednesday against Brooklyn, but until then, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen should continue to benefit from a production standpoint, while Cedi Osman and Dean Wade should remain more prominent fixtures in the lineup.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen won't play on Friday against the Raptors as he continues to be sidelined by the league's health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. Markkanen wasn't available on Wednesday for the clash with Portland, and neither was Kevin Love, who remains out for the same reason. As a result, rookie Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen should continue to see a bump in minutes. Allen finished with 24 points and 17 rebounds against the Trail Blazers, so he should be a popular option throughout the DFS community.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen entered the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday and will miss several games. Markkanen did not participate in the team's shootaround and will not accompany the Cavs on their two-game road trip. In his absence Wednesday, forward Dean Wade will draw the start. Wade could be on the DFS radar Wednesday, having averaged 11.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.2 triples, 2.1 assists, and 1.0 steals per 36 minutes in his career.