CARIS LEVERT NEWS

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

Receives questionable tag LeVert is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Grizzlies due to right hamstring soreness.

Impact LeVert's late addition to the injury report is a bad sign for his availability Thursday. If he's unable to suit up, Isaac Okoro, Cedi Osman, Dean Wade and Lamar Stevens are candidates to receive extended minutes.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Best Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for the Weekend: Top available sleepers, streamers for the tail end of Week 15 include Caris LeVert, Tim Hardaway Jr. & Jeremy Sochan Check out our favorite fantasy basketball waiver-wire pickups, sleepers, and streamers for this weekend, including swingmen Caris LeVert, Ti...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set to start Thursday LeVert will start Thursday against the Rockets, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.comreports.

Impact LeVert will make his 24th start of the season Thursday with Donovan Mitchell (groin) unavailable. The guard is averaging 15.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists as a starter this season.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Tuesday LeVert will come off the bench Tuesday against the Knicks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact With Donovan Mitchell (groin) returning from a three-game absence, LeVert will resume his usual bench role. In five appearances as a reserve this month, he's averaging 9.8 points, 3.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 28.4 minutes.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 13 points in win LeVert chipped in 13 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Saturday's 114-102 victory over the Bucks.

Impact LeVert drew a third straight start but failed to score 20-plus points for the first time during that stretch, though he did display his playmaking potential by dishing out his most assists since Oct. 30. LeVert is averaging 14.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in January.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drills five triples LeVert supplied 22 points (7-16 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 120-114 loss to the Warriors.

Impact LeVert tied his best mark of the season by hitting five shots from deep. He's scored 20-plus points in back-to-back games and has converted on nine of 15 attempts from downtown over this brief stretch.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Puts in 23 points in starting role LeVert closed with 23 points (9-19 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Wednesday's 115-114 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Levert found himself in the starting lineup in the absence of Donovan Mitchell (groin). He made the most of the opportunity, matching his season-high of 23 points. Mitchell had a chance to play Wednesday, so LeVert's time in the starting lineup seems to be limited.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies top Cavs, tie team record with 11th win in a row

Desmond Bane scored 25 points, Ja Morant had 24 and the Memphis Grizzlies won their 11th straight game to match the franchise record, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-114 on Wed...

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Wednesday LeVert will join the first unit for Wednesday's matchup with the Grizzlies, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact LeVert receives the starting nod in place of Donovan Mitchell who will miss Wednesday's contest after exiting Monday's game with a left groin strain. Although there is no timetable for Mitchell to return fantasy managers should expect Levert to remain in the starting five for the duration of Mitchell's absence. In 20 starts this season, LeVert has averaged 15.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists across 34.6 minutes.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ugly night despite 31 minutes LeVert racked up four points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes during Thursday's 119-113 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact LeVert maintained a significant role Thursday yet turned in a lackluster performance, even by his standards. Ricky Rubio also returned in this game, and while he is going to be eased back in slowly, his presence is likely to cut into LeVert's opportunities. Given his deficiencies, LeVert is probably someone who can be sent packing in fantasy, at least in 12-team leagues.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE