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Cavs acquire Caris LeVert from Pacers for Ricky Rubio, draft picks: Sources The Cleveland Cavaliers are adding scoring in the backcourt by trading for Indiana guard Caris LeVert in exchange for Ricky Rubio, a first-r...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Traded to Cleveland LeVert was acquired by the Cavaliers on Sunday in exchange for Ricky Rubio (knee) and a package of three draft picks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact LeVert is fresh off a 42-point eruption Friday against the Bulls, and it will end up being his last game with the Pacers. The 27-year-old has averaged 18.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 31.1 minutes this season, and he'll help cover the absence of Collin Sexton (knee) for Cleveland, who was lost for the season back in November. LeVert could theoretically be available for his new team Sunday since the Pacers and Cavaliers play each other, though the trade would need to be officially finalized with the league before opening tipoff, which is less than 90 minutes away. Given the quick turnaround he'll likely debut for Cleveland later this week.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drops season-high 42 points LeVert recorded a season-high 42 points (19-26 FG, 1-3 3PT, 3-3 FT) in Friday's 122-115 loss to the Bulls, along with five rebounds and eight assists across 41 minutes.

Impact With the rest of the Pacers' regular starters sidelined, LeVert took his opportunity to shine and ran with it. He is averaging 21.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.2 triples across 36.4 minutes in his previous five games. There are rumors about him being on the trading block, and he is certainly showcasing his capabilities. He will suit up against one of the teams reportedly pursuing him Saturday when the Pacers play the Cavaliers.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LeVert leads Indiana against Cleveland after 42-point showing

Indiana visits the Cleveland Cavaliers after Caris LeVert scored 42 points in the Pacers' 122-115 loss to the Chicago Bulls

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vucevic, Bulls use late charge to put away Pacers 122-115

Nikola Vucevic scored a season-high 36 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan added 31 points in the Chicago Bulls' 122-115 win over the Indiana Pacers

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeRozan and the Bulls visit the Pacers

DeMar DeRozan leads Chicago into a matchup against Indiana averaging 26.5 points per game

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clutch effort falls short LeVert chipped in 26 points (10-24 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 119-118 loss to the Magic.

Impact LeVert was slightly inefficient but heated up down the stretch of a close game. LeVert is on a solo mission in Indianapolis with Myles Turner (foot), Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) all inactive, as well as promising rookie Isaiah Jackson (ankle) getting injured on Wednesday's first play. This is a hindrance to LeVert's playmaking abilities, but his usage has been through the roof. He'll next take the court Friday against the Bulls.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Harris rallies Magic to 119-118 win over Pacers

Gary Harris scored 22 points and Wendell Carter Jr. had 19 points and 18 rebounds to rally the Orlando Magic past the Indiana Pacers 119-118

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Domantas Sabonis, Dennis Schroder, Jusuf Nurkic, Caris LeVert, Celtics, Knicks The NBA Trade Deadline is next week, and that means rumors are heating up. Big names and role players could be on the move as teams reshuffl...

FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM

Flirts with triple-double LeVert finished with 17 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and nine assists across 36 minutes during Monday's 122-116 win over the Clippers. He also had five turnove...

Impact LeVert emerged from a mini-slump with Monday's well-rounded effort. In three games prior, LeVert had shot 27.8 percent from the field on 10-of-36 shooting. While the turnovers were a blemish on an otherwise productive night, LeVert logged a team-high 36 minutes en route to the victory. He's a cog in Indianapolis' offense but remains a trade candidate with the Feb. 10 trade deadline looming.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson's breakout game sends Pacers past Clippers 122-116

Rookie forward Isaiah Jackson scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his first career double-double and led the Indiana Pacers past the Los Angeles Clippers 122-116

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indiana faces Los Angeles, aims to stop home slide

Indiana is looking to stop its 3-game home skid with a victory against Los Angeles

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indiana takes on Dallas after overtime win

Indiana visits the Dallas Mavericks following the Pacers' 113-110 overtime win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts strong stat line in return LeVert (calf) notched 19 points (8-21 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds and eight assists in 32 minutes during Monday's 117-113 loss to New Orleans.

Impact LeVert missed both of Indiana's previous two games with a calf injury, but he was able to return to the court and play 32 minutes Monday. The veteran didn't shoot particularly well from inside the arc, but he complemented a 3-for-6 showing from three-point range with a team-leading eights assists while chipping in six boards. With Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) currently shut down, LeVert will likely continue running the point for the Pacers. That should help him maintain his status as a strong fantasy asset capable of contributing across-the-board stats on a nightly basis.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Monday LeVert (calf) will be available for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Tony East of Locked On Pacers reports.

Impact The Pacers listed LeVert as a game-time call, but in talking to reporters pregame, coach Rick Carlisle indicated that the guard will be back in action after missing the previous two contests with a calf issue. His return will be a welcomed sight for Indiana, which is still without Myles Turner (foot), Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles).

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Monday The Pacers are labeling LeVert (calf) as a game-time decision for Monday's tilt with the Pelicans, James Boyd of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact If he's available to play after missing the Pacers' previous two games with a sore right calf, LeVert could be in store for elevated usage as the team's starting point guard. Indiana will likely be without Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) for the next week, if not longer, potentially opening the door for a healthy LeVert to enjoy a spike in both of his field-goal attempts and his assist rate. Domantas Sabonis (ankle), Myles Turner (foot) and T.J. Warren (foot) are also sidelined, leaving Indiana without many offensive playmakers.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans puts home win streak on the line against Indiana

New Orleans heads into a matchup with Indiana after winning three straight home games

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bridges, Biyombo lead Suns to 113-103 win over Pacers

Mikal Bridges tied a season high with 23 points, Bismack Biyombo matched his career best with 21 and the Phoenix Suns won their sixth straight game by beating the Indiana Pacers 11...

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Saturday LeVert (calf) is out Saturday against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact LeVert will miss a second straight game with right calf soreness. In his absence, Chris Duarte, Jeremy Lamb and Lance Stephenson are candidates for extra minutes.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Suns LeVert (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns.

Impact LeVert sustained a right calf injury Wednesday against the Lakers and was unavailable Thursday. If the 27-year-old is sidelined once again, Jeremy Lamb, Lance Stephenson and Duane Washington should continue to see additional playing time.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suns face the Pacers on 5-game win streak

Phoenix takes on Indiana looking to prolong its five-game win streak

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Undermanned Pacers stun Curry, Warriors 121-117 in overtime

Keifer Sykes hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:41 left in overtime and a layup the next possession, Chris Duarte scored 27 points, and the undermanned Indiana Pacers beat Stephen Cur...

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will miss Thursday's contest LeVert (calf) has been ruled out of Thursday's contest against the Warriors, Tony East of the West Indianapolis Community News reports.

Impact LeVert will miss Thursday's action against the Warriors as he continues to recover from the right calf soreness he sustained against the Lakers on Wednesday. Expect Jeremy Lamb, Lance Stephenson and Duane Washington to see extended minutes Thursday with Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) also ruled out.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with calf soreness LeVert is questionable for Thursday's game at Golden State due to right calf soreness.

Impact LeVert presumably picked up the injury during Wednesday's 111-104 win over the Lakers, though he still played 27 minutes and put up 30 points (12-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal. Jeremy Lamb, Lance Stephenson and Duane Washington should be more involved for Indiana should LeVert miss any time.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches fire in fourth quarter LeVert logged 30 points (12-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 111-104 win over the Lakers.

Impact LeVert had a quiet eight points through three frames before coming alive with a 22-point fourth period to carry Indiana to the comeback victory. The six-year veteran shot an ultra-efficient 12-for-16 overall, going 3-for-4 from three-point range. Though he wasn't able to extend his seven-game streak of notching at least four assists, LeVert's scoring and rebounding made plenty of fantasy managers happy Wednesday. Over his past 16 contests, LeVert is averaging 22.9 points, 5.3 dimes, 4.3 boards, 2.1 three-pointers and 1.3 steals.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE