LAURI MARKKANEN NEWS

Garland, LeVert out with injuries as Cavs return from break

The Cavaliers are coming back from the All-Star break at less than full strength

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lauri Markkanen eager to help Cleveland Cavaliers' second-half playoff push following ankle injury On Jan. 22 against Oklahoma City, Markkanen landed awkwardly on his lower right ankle. He has missed the last 11 games with a high ankle spr...

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Likely returning Thursday Markkanen (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Markkanen practiced Wednesday, and things went well enough for him to intend to suit up for the first game out of the All-Star break. A sprained right ankle has kept him sidelined since late January. He'll presumably be eased back into his full role, and the Cavs have some flexibility with how well Kevin Love has been playing. In his 10 healthy January games, Markkanen averaged 14.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 32.9 minutes.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Wednesday, status TBD Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Markkanen (ankle) is "looking good" after he was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, but the big man's status for Thursday's contest agains...

Impact Markkanen missed 11 straight games heading into the All-Star break, but he's trending in the right direction following the week off. The versatile big man is averaging 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.2 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit plays Cleveland on home losing streak

Detroit will try to stop its five-game home skid when the Pistons take on Cleveland

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Tuesday Markkanen (ankle) won't play Tuesday against the Hawks.

Impact Markkanen will miss his 11th straight contest due to a right ankle sprain. Tuesday's contest is Cleveland's last game before the All-Star break, so the 7-foot forward, who returned to practice in a limited fashion Monday, will have an extra week to regain his conditioning before presumably returning to action after the break.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen is a straight shooter on and off court

Yaron Weitzman charts Jarrett Allen's journey from "failing" a draft interview to becoming a centerpiece of the Cavs' success.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Limited at practice Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Markkanen (ankle) was limited during Monday's practice, and he's unsure if he will play Tuesday against the Hawks, Evan Dammarell of WKYC 3 News Clevela...

Impact Markkanen has missed 10 straight games due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears close to making a return to game action. Tuesday's contest is Cleveland's last game before the All-Star break, so it's possible the Cavaliers play it cautious and give him another week of practice before he eventually makes a return after the break.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young and the Hawks take on the Cavaliers

Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup with Cleveland averaging 27.7 points per game

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid's dunk, triple-double highlight 76ers' win over Cavs

Joel Embiid had a triple-double of 40 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists along with a highlight-reel jam as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-93

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Saturday Markkanen (ankle) is out Saturday against the 76ers.

Impact Markkanen will miss a 10th straight game due to a right ankle sprain. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid and the 76ers host the Cavaliers

Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia into a matchup with Cleveland averaging 29.3 points per game

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Absence continues Friday Markkanen (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game at Indiana, Evan Dammarell of WKYC 3 News Cleveland reports.

Impact It will be the ninth straight absence due to a sprained right ankle for Markkanen. He resumed participating in light basketball activities last week, but it's unclear when he'll be able to return to game action for Cleveland.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana faces Cleveland, looks to end 4-game skid

Indiana aims to break its four-game losing streak when the Indiana Pacers take on Cleveland

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-Star Garland drops 27 in return, leads Cavs past Spurs

Darius Garland scored 27 points in his return from a back injury and Caris LeVert added 11 in his debut for Cleveland, leading the Cavaliers to a 105-92 win over the San Antonio Sp...

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Wednesday Markkanen (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's meeting with San Antonio.

Impact Markkanen will miss his eighth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. The 7-foot forward resumed "light" basketball work this week, but it's still unclear when he may return to coach J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation. In his absence, Cedi Osman and Dean Wade should continue to garner increased workloads.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland takes home win streak into matchup with San Antonio

Cleveland looks to continue its six-game home win streak with a victory over San Antonio

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cavaliers rally from 20-point deficit, beat Pacers 98-85

Cedi Osman scored 22 points and Kevin Love had 19 as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from 20 down to beat Indiana 98-85, shortly after agreeing to acquire shooting guard Caris LeVe...

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Sunday Markkanen (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Pacers.

Impact Markkanen is set to miss his seventh consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain. The 7-foot forward resumed "light" basketball work this week, but it's still unclear when he may return to J.B. Bickerstaff's rotation. In his absence, Cedi Osman should continue drawing starts while Dean Wade garners an increased role off the bench.

FEBRUARY 6, 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

Cleveland visits Charlotte, aims to stop road losing streak

Cleveland comes into a matchup with Charlotte after losing three road games in a row

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockets snap home skid with 115-104 win over Cavaliers

Christian Wood and rookie Jalen Green had 21 points each and the Houston Rockets snapped an 11-game home skid with a 115-104 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes light activities Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Monday that Markkanen (ankle) is improving and has resumed "light" basketball work, Tom Withers of The Associated Press reports.

Impact Markkanen sat out Monday's 93-90 win over the Pelicans, marking his fourth consecutive absence while he recovers from the sprained right ankle he sustained Jan. 22. Shortly after Markkanen was diagnosed with the injury, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that the starting small forward would likely miss at least two weeks, but Bickerstaff's comments offer hope that Markkanen might beat that timeline. He can likely be ruled out for Cleveland's upcoming two-game road trip in Houston (Wednesday) and Charlotte (Friday), but Markkanen could be ready to go at some point thereafter.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces Cleveland, looks to break 4-game slide

Houston aims to end its four-game losing streak when the Houston Rockets play Cleveland

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goodwin's 21 help Cavs beat Pelicans 93-90 without Garland

Reserve guard Brandon Goodwin matched a career-high with 21 points, Jarrett Allen added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers shook off an ugly road loss by rallying to beat the New Orlea...

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS