CARIS LEVERT NEWS

Cleveland visits Orlando with 2-1 series lead

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series

APRIL 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic hand Cavaliers worst playoff loss in franchise history, win 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1

Paolo Banchero had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Jalen Suggs added 24 points and the Orlando Magic handed Cleveland the worst playoff loss in franchise history, winning 121-83 on Thur...

APRIL 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not on injury report LeVert (knee) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.

Impact LeVert missed the Cavaliers' regular-season finale due to left knee soreness, but he'll be back in action as the team begins postseason play Saturday. Over six regular-season appearances in April, he averaged 18.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 29.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Hornets LeVert (knee) won't play against the Hornets on Sunday.

Impact LeVert will be held out due to soreness in his left knee, and it sounds like the Cavaliers are being cautious with the playoffs looming. Donovan Mitchell (knee) is also out, while Darius Garland (back) is doubtful.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in scoring Wednesday LeVert closed Wednesday's 110-98 win over Memphis with 18 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 28 minutes.

Impact LeVert retreated to the bench Wednesday with Donovan Mitchell returning from a one-game absence. LeVert still managed to get his looks on offense and extended his streak of double-digit scoring to six games. Over that span, he has averaged 18.2 points on 55.1 percent shooting, 4.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals over 30.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench LeVert isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Impact Donovan Mitchell will reclaim his starting spot from LeVert on Wednesday after missing Cleveland's previous contest due to left knee injury management. LeVert is averaging 14.4 points, 4.6 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 29.4 minutes across his last five outings coming off the bench.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 18 points in start LeVert finished Sunday's 120-118 loss to the Clippers with 18 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes.

Impact LeVert was inserted into the Cavs' starting lineup Sunday due to Donovan Mitchell sitting due to left knee injury management. LeVert was able to hit three threes for the first time since March 11 against the Suns, and he has scored in double digits in each of his last five games. LeVert should see extended playing time over Cleveland's last three regular season games if Mitchell continues to sit.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Sunday LeVert will start Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Impact With Donovan Mitchell (rest) out, LeVert will slide back into Cleveland's starting lineup. Across his previous nine starts this season, LeVert has averaged 16.0 points, 7.6 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 34.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses off bench Saturday LeVert had 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes during Saturday's 116-97 loss to the Lakers.

Impact The Cavaliers struggled badly on the offensive end of the court, but LeVert made his presence felt despite coming off the bench after recording his 15th game with 20 or more points this season. LeVert will continue to have decent fantasy upside despite his bench role due to his scoring prowess. He's scored 15 or more points in three of his last four appearances.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts back to bench LeVert won't start Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Impact LeVert drew the spot start last time out with Donovan Mitchell getting a night off. However, with Mitchell available, LeVert will retreat to his typical bench role. He should still see upwards of 30 minutes against Phoenix.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team with 26 points LeVert closed Tuesday's 129-113 victory over the Jazz with 26 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact LeVert drew the start in the backcourt as Donovan Mitchell (injury management) took the night off for the front end of a back-to-back. LeVert has been dealing with a wrist injury in recent days, but he logged a full game and his shooting stroke showed no ill effects. The Cavaliers will play another back-to-back set this weekend, and we may see Mitchell sit for one of the games.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Caris LeVert scores 26, leads Cavaliers to 129-113 victory over Jazz Caris LeVert scored 26 points and Jarrett Allen had 21 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 129-113

APRIL 3 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Starting sans Mitchell LeVert is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Jazz, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact LeVert will replace Donovan Mitchell (knee) in the starting five Tuesday. LeVert is averaging 12.8 points, 7.4 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.2 minutes across his last five starting appearances.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing from second unit LeVert racked up 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one block and four steals in 33 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 130-101 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact With Donovan Mitchell back in action, LeVert returned to the second unit Wednesday, but he still produced a strong line in the box score against Denver and his four steals tied his season high. Through 14 games in March, half of them starts, the veteran guard averaged 11.9 points, 7.4 assists, 4.8 boards, 1.7 steals and 1.3 threes despite shooting just 37.5 percent from the floor and 26.1 percent from beyond the arc.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday LeVert (wrist) has been cleared for Sunday's game against Denver.

Impact LeVert will return from a one-game absence due to right wrist soreness. Isaac Okoro (toe) will be inactive Sunday, representing a notable subtraction from Cleveland's cast of forwards. LeVert is averaged 17.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists in seven games without Okoro this season, and while the latter's absence might not be the only correlation to his scoring performance, LeVert's usage should receive a slight uptick.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play LeVert (wrist) is probable to play Sunday against the Nuggets.

Impact LeVert missed his first game since early March on Friday against the 76ers, but the wing is expected back in the lineup against Denver. LeVert has struggled mightily in his last three appearances, scoring a combined 13 points.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday LeVert (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Philadelphia, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Impact LeVert is dealing with a sore right wrist and will be unavailable for the first time since early March. Sam Merrill and Max Strus could see additional playing time in his absence, while LeVert's next chance to return will be Sunday against the Nuggets.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday LeVert is questionable for Friday's game against the 76ers due to right wrist soreness.

Impact LeVert hasn't missed a game since early March, and he's seen plenty of playing time this month. However, he's been held in check recently, averaging 4.3 points, 5.3 assists and 4.3 rebounds in 27.7 minutes per game over his last three appearances. It's unclear whether his wrist issue has contributed to his struggles, but his status for Friday's game is up in the air in the hours leading up to tipoff.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench LeVert isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Hornets, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact Max Strus will replace LeVert in the starting lineup Wednesday after missing time with a knee injury. LeVert is averaging 12.2 points, 7.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 32.4 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Notches double-double vs. Heat LeVert had 16 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, 12 assists, one block and two steals over 37 minutes in Wednesday's 107-104 loss to the Heat.

Impact LeVert now has three double-doubles on the season and has reached that mark in each of his last three starts. He's moved into the starting lineup with Donovan Mitchell set to miss time due to a nasal fracture. LeVert is averaging 13.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 8.6 assists and 1.9 steals over 33.1 minutes per game in March.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Caris LeVert, Cavs try to turn back Heat threat The Miami Heat conclude a four-game road swing Wednesday when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in a matchup of teams jockeying for Eastern...

MARCH 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Teases triple-double Monday LeVert ended Monday's 108-103 win over the Pacers with 23 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-11 FT), eight rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes.

Impact Getting the start in place of Donovan Mitchell (nose), LeVert topped 20 points for the second straight game while grabbing his fifth double-double of the season, four of which have come in his last 11 games. The veteran guard is averaging 13.6 points, 8.5 assists, 5.5 boards, 1.5 steals and 1.5 threes over that stretch as he helps cover for Mitchell's recent injury woes.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Caris LeVert's Near-Triple-Double Powers Cavaliers Past Pacers The Cleveland swingman recorded 23 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists in the team’s 108-103 victory over Indiana.

MARCH 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM