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MARCH 20, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'Unsung' Caris LeVert has finally found his fit with Cavs - just in time for the playoffs In the face of constant scrutiny pertaining to his Cavs fit and with rumors swirling about whether he would be traded ahead of the deadline,...

MARCH 20, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Stays hot with solid showing LeVert recorded 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 117-94 victory over the Wizards.

Impact LeVert has been on quite the run for the Cavaliers. Over the past five games, LeVert leads all Cavaliers in nine-category fantasy value with 18.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.4 steals and 3.2 three-pointers. The bad news is that LeVert doesn't play again until March 21 against the Nets, giving him three full days off.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big night off bench LeVert finished with 24 points (8-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 118-109 loss to the 76ers.

Impact After making the start in place of Donovan Mitchell (finger) in Tuesday's win over Charlotte, LeVert was back on the bench Wednesday with Mitchell returning to action. Even with both Mitchell and Darius Garland available for the Cavaliers, LeVert ended up being the surprise star of the night, as he surpassed both starting guards in the scoring column and ended up playing just two seconds fewer than Garland. LeVert has hit his stride of late with averages of 19.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.8 three-pointers, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals over the past four games, but that level of production doesn't look especially sustainable. He's averaging a more modest 0.9 steals per game for the season, and he's converted at a 51.9 percent rate from the field and 53.6 percent rate from three-point range over that four-game stretch, well above his season-long rates (41.9 percent, 37.7 percent).

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid scores 36, gets late call reversed in win over Cavs

Joel Embiid had 36 points and 18 rebounds and played the final 4:12 after initially being called for his sixth foul, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to their sixth straight victory,...

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves back to bench LeVert isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Philadelphia.

Impact Donovan Mitchell will replace LeVert in the starting lineup Wednesday. LeVert is averaging 9.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 26.8 minutes across his 37 games coming off the bench this season.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 22 in Tuesday's start LeVert produced 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and four steals across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 120-104 win over the Hornets.

Impact The veteran wing got the start with Donovan Mitchell (finger) sidelined and responded by topping 20 points for the first time since Jan. 20. LeVert has scored in double digits in five of the last seven games, but his fantasy value remains somewhat limited when Cleveland's roster is at full strength.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs defeat sloppy Hornets again without Mitchell, Allen

Evan Mobley had 26 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers scored 35 points off Charlotte turnovers to beat the Hornets for the second time in three nights, 120-104

MARCH 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Tuesday LeVert is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus Charlotte, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact LeVert will replace Donovan Mitchell (finger) in the starting five Tuesday. LeVert is averaging 15.0 points, 4.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 34.6 minutes across his 27 starts this season, giving him good DFS value.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Butler scores 33, Heat rally to topple Cavaliers 119-115

Jimmy Butler scored 33 points, Tyler Herro added 25 and the Miami Heat rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-115

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves into starting lineup LeVert will move into the starting lineup Friday against the Heat, Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Darius Garland (right quadriceps contusion) is sitting this one out but is considered day-to-day. In 26 starts this season, LeVert has posted averages of 14.9 points, 4.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 2.1 three-pointers.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rare impact on defense LeVert finished with seven points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals across 33 minutes in Monday's 118-114 overtime win over the Cel...

Impact With Boston missing its top two big men (Robert Williams and Al Horford), the Cavaliers matched up with more small-ball lineups, an arrangement that enabled LeVert to eclipse the 30-minute mark for just the third time in nine games. Though he still makes for a decent streaming option for points and three-pointers -- albeit with typically poor percentages -- when the Cavaliers are without one of Donovan Mitchell or Darius Garland, LeVert remains a far less appealing fantasy option in his current sixth-man role. His production in the defensive categories Monday propped up the overall value of his stat line, but LeVert had averaged just 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocks over his previous nine appearances since moving back to the bench Feb. 10.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garland scores 21 points, Cavaliers rout Pistons 114-90

Darius Garland had 21 points and seven assists, Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers led by 35 points in a 114-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Satur...

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed from starting lineup LeVert isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Pelicans, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact LeVert will be replaced by Donovan Mitchell in the starting unit Friday. The 28-year-old guard is averaging 10.6 points, 4.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 30.2 minutes across his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Caris LeVert to stay in Cleveland Caris LeVert played and started for the Cavaliers Wednesday night vs. the Pistons, the latest in a long line of signs that he’s not going to...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Has all-around showing as starter LeVert amassed 15 points (5-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 113-85 victory over the Pistons.

Impact LeVert got a start Wednesday due to Donovan Mitchell (groin) and Darius Garland (thumb) both sitting out and put forth an all-around performance while securing 15 points in the victory. LeVert has tallied at least 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in four games this season.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday LeVert will start Wednesday's matchup against the Pistons, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact With Donovan Mitchell (groin) and Darius Garland (thumb) out, LeVert and Raul Neto will start in the backcourt. Across LeVert's past 10 starts, he's averaged 17.0 points, 4.5 assists and 4.2 rebounds in 35.6 minutes.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Monday LeVert (hamstring) will play Monday versus the Wizards, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact LeVert missed back-to-back contests due to a sore right hamstring and was initially listed as questionable, but he'll ultimately return to action Monday. Prior to his two-game absence, the backup guard had scored in double figures in 14 of his last 18 appearances (nine starts), averaging 13.9 points, 3.8 assists and 3.6 rebounds in 31.8 minutes during that stretch. With Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell both healthy, LeVert figures to operate as the top guard off the bench and should garner a sizable workload against Washington.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Considered questionable Monday LeVert (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards.

Impact He has missed the past two games with a sore right hamstring and remains day-to-day. Ricky Rubio will rest Monday for the second leg of the back-to-back, so the Cavaliers could lean more heavily Isaac Okoro, Lamar Stevens and Raul Neto if LeVert doesn't get the green light.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said LeVert (hamstring) won't play Sunday against the Pacers, Cayleigh Griffin of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact LeVert will be sidelined for the second game in a row with the sore right hamstring, depriving the Cavaliers' second unit of its top scoring option. In the Cavaliers' most recent game Thursday against the Grizzlies, Cedi Osman was the biggest beneficiary of LeVert's absence, stepping up with 21 points (7-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four assists, two steals and one block in 32 minutes.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday LeVert (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pacers.

Impact LeVert was unable to take the floor Thursday due to hamstring soreness that surfaced before the contest. He's apparently not out of the woods yet as far as the hamstring goes, so it will be worth keeping an eye out for updates on his status on game day.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday LeVert (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Memphis, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact LeVert was a late addition to Thursday's injury report due to his sore right hamstring, and he'll be sidelined for the first time since Nov. 27. Isaac Okoro and Cedi Osman are candidates to see increased run against the Grizzlies, while LeVert will have a few days to recover before the Cavaliers face Indiana on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE