CARIS LEVERT NEWS

Muted production in return LeVert (knee) provided eight points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound in 20 minutes off the bench in Friday's 117-101 loss to the Hawks.

Impact LeVert typically assumes more offensive responsibility on the second unit, but he was more deferential in his return from a four-game absence due to a left knee injury. He took on a 14.4 percent usage rate Friday, well behind his season-long rate of 17.5 percent. LeVert could see his minutes and usage pick up slightly as he becomes further removed from the injury, but his upside in both areas will be somewhat capped while the Cavaliers have most of their key rotational players available with the exception of Max Strus (ankle), who could be ready to make his season debut as soon as some point during the upcoming week.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

De'Andre Hunter scores 23 points as the Hawks beat the NBA-best Cavs again, 117-101

De’Andre Hunter scored 23 points off Atlanta’s bench and the Hawks beat Cleveland 117-101 on Friday in the NBA Cup, handing the Cavaliers a loss for the second time in three days

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active Friday LeVert (knee) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact LeVert is expected to return to game action after a four-game absence due to left knee injury management. The 30-year-old has delivered a solid season off the bench thus far, and in his last five outings he averaged 11.4 points, 4.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 46.3 percent from the field across 27.6 minutes per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday LeVert (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact LeVert has a chance to return to game action following four straight absences due to left knee injury management. Over 13 appearances this season, LeVert has averaged 11.8 points, 4.5 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.4 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Young, Hawks to host Mitchell and the Cavaliers

Atlanta and Cleveland will face off in a matchup of Eastern Conference opponents

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Wednesday LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact LeVert will miss a fourth straight game due to left knee injury management. Dean Wade (ankle) and Max Strus (ankle) also remain sidelined, so Isaac Okoro, Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill and Georges Niang are candidates for solid roles again. LeVert's next chance to suit up will come Friday during a rematch against the Hawks in Atlanta.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Toronto LeVert is out for Sunday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact LeVert will miss his third straight contest Sunday due to left knee inflammation. LeVert's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Saturday LeVert (knee) was absent from Saturday's practice, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com reports.

Impact LeVert has missed Cleveland's last two outings due to left knee inflammation. While the Cavaliers have yet to release an official injury report, LeVert's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Sunday's matchup with Toronto.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland's Darius Garland, New Orleans' Brandon Ingram miss game with injuries

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram are among 14 players ruled out with injuries for the teams’ game

NOVEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Wednesday LeVert (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Pelicans.

Impact LeVert will miss his second game in a row due to some inflammation in his left knee. Fortunately for Cleveland, they will have a few days off before their next game against the Raptors on Sunday. Craig Porter and Georges Niang could see extended minutes on the wings for the shorthanded Cavaliers on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday vs. BOS LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact LeVert will miss Tuesday's contest due to left knee inflammation. The 30-year-old has played significant minutes off the bench for the Cavs this season, and with him sidelined the club will likely take an extended look at Ty Jerome and Georges Niang. LeVert's next chance to feature will come Wednesday against the Pelicans.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with left knee inflammation LeVert (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact LeVert had missed two games earlier in the regular season due to right knee soreness, however he is now working through inflammation in his left knee. With LeVert, Sam Merrill (ankle) and Isaac Okoro (ankle) all working through injuries, the Cavs may have to go deep into their bench Tuesday, which gives Craig Porter, Ty Jerome and Georges Niang an opportunity to see more playing time.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Low-volume production Wednesday LeVert ended Wednesday's 114-106 win over the 76ers with seven points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes.

Impact LeVert was able to chip in across the board, albeit in small quantities. Despite playing a consistent role off the bench, LeVert's playing time has been a little underwhelming, resulting in modest production. He remains a key piece in the second unit but as long as the team is winning, it appears as though they are going to continue to limit LeVert's opportunities.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench in return LeVert ended with 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 28 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 131-122 win over New Orleans.

Impact After missing the prior two games with a sore knee, LeVert returned with his best all-around performance of the season. The veteran wing is shooting a blistering 59.6 percent from the floor and 52.0 percent (13-for-25) from long range through his first seven contests while averaging 12.6 points, 4.6 assists, 2.4 boards, 1.9 threes and 1.0 steals a game.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 29 and the Cavaliers beat the Pelicans 131-122 for their first 9-0 start

Donovan Mitchell scored 29 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 131-122 to open 9-0 for the first time in their 55-year NBA history

NOVEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available to face Pelicans LeVert (knee) will play against the Pelicans on Wednesday, head coach Kenny Atkinson told Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland.

Impact LeVert is set to return after missing two games in a row due to right knee soreness. The veteran is expected to retain his role as an offensive weapon off the bench. He's averaging 12.0 points with 4.3 assists per game across six appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday LeVert (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.

Impact LeVert is in danger of missing his third straight contest Wednesday while dealing with right knee soreness. If LeVert is unable to suit up yet again, Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang and Sam Merrill should continue to receive increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bucks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact With LeVert and Dean Wade (illness) out, Isaac Okoro will start at small forward for the undefeated Cavaliers, while Sam Merrill, Georges Niang, Ty Jerome and Craig Porter are also candidates for increased roles off the bench. LeVert's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in New Orleans.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday LeVert (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.

Impact LeVert was sidelined for Saturday's win over the Bucks, which was the second night of a back-to-back set, but he has a chance to return for Monday's rematch. He's scored in double figures in four of his first six appearances this season, averaging 12.0 points and 4.3 assists in 21.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday LeVert is out for Saturday's game versus the Bucks due to right knee soreness.

Impact The severity of LeVert's knee injury is unclear, but it will force him to sit out the second leg of Cleveland's back-to-back Saturday. In his absence, Sam Merrill and Isaac Okoro are candidates to receive increased playing time. LeVert's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Milwaukee.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Modest effort in victory LeVert notched nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 20 minutes during Friday's 113-101 victory over the Pistons.

Impact LeVert salvaged a quiet night with four combined steals and blocks, continuing his modest start to the season. With Max Strus (ankle) slated to miss at least the next month, LeVert once again finds himself the beneficiary. We are yet to get a good read on what his role might look like on most nights but even so, he makes for a viable addition to most fantasy squads.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mobley scores 25, Mitchell adds 21 as Cavaliers rout Raptors 136-106 in season opener

Evan Mobley scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell had 21 and the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Toronto Raptors 136-106

OCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming off bench Friday LeVert will play a reserve role in Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls.

Impact LeVert will come off the bench in favor of Dean Wade, as the Cavaliers experiment with more size in their starting unit. When the regular season kicks off Wednesday in Toronto, LeVert is expected to be the first depth backcourt option off the bench to spell either Darius Garland or Donovan Mitchell.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday LeVert is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game versus Detroit.

Impact LeVert is joined by Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in Cleveland's starting frontcourt Wednesday. The trio is flanked by Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland as Cleveland trots out its full rotation with the exceptions of Sam Merrill (wrist) and Max Strus (hip).

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Levert will sit out Thursday's preseason game versus the Pacers, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.

Impact LeVert hasn't suffered any injury but will sit out Thursday's contest alongside the Cavaliers' starters. LeVert is expected to be one of the team's primary bench options once again this season.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE