Cavaliers face the Pistons, seek 4th straight victory
Cleveland will attempt to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on DetroitJANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LAURI MARKKANEN #23 - POWER FORWARD - UTAH JAZZ
16.0 PPG •
7.2 RPG •
2.2 APG
16.0 PPG
7.2 RPG
2.2 APG
Love scores 25, Cavs make 19 3s and stun champion Bucks
Kevin Love scored 25 points, Cedi Osman added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers made 19 3-pointers in a 115-99 win over the defending NBA champion Milwaukee BucksJANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely out at least two weeks Markkaken is expected to miss at least two weeks with the sprained right ankle he suffered in Sunday's 94-87 win over the Thunder, sources familiar with his injury situation tell C...
Impact Markkanen sat out Monday's 95-93 win over the Knicks with the injury and was spotted walking out of the arena on crutches while sporting a walking boot -- a sign that he's dealing with something that's more than a day-to-day concern. The Cavaliers likely won't have a firm timeline for Markkanen's return until the swelling in his right ankle subsides, but fantasy managers should prepare for his absence to stretch through the first week of February, if not longer. Dean Wade entered the starting five in Markkanen's stead Monday, finishing with 13 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and three steals in 35 minutes.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee set for matchup with Cleveland
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into a matchup against Cleveland averaging 28.6 points per gameJANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Love's barrage, Garland's 3 help Cavs hold off Knicks 95-93
Kevin Love scored 20 points and Darius Garland had 12 assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a late rally by New York to beat the Knicks 95-93JANUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to miss multiple games Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Monday that Markkanen (ankle) is still being evaluated, but he's expected to miss a few games, Evan Dammarell of WKYC 3News reports.
Impact Markkanen left Saturday's game against the Thunder after suffering the injury and was already ruled out for Monday's contest against the Knicks. X-rays on his right ankle came back negative, so that provides at least a little optimism for his status moving forward, but he's still expected to be sidelined for at least a week. Nonetheless, Bickerstaff said the Cavaliers will have to play more traditional lineups without their 7-foot small forward available. With that said, expect Dean Wade, Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens all to be candidates for increased roles during Markkanen's prolonged absence.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland hosts conference foe New York
Cleveland plays New York in a matchup of Eastern Conference teamsJANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Monday Markkanen (ankle) won't play Monday against the Knicks.
Impact Markkanen had X-rays on his right ankle come back negative after leaving Saturday's game against the Thunder, but the Cavaliers will elect to be cautious and keep him sidelined Monday. In his absence, Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens are both candidates for increased roles.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
X-rays return negative Markkanen had X-rays on his right ankle sprain come back negative after leaving Saturday's game against the Thunder, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Impact The 24-year-old had nine points (3-4 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two rebounds and a block before going down with the injury Saturday. According to Fedor, the "sense" is Markkanen is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, which could spell a lengthy absence. However, the team has yet to officially announce the severity of the injury.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Garland, Mobley have big nights, Cavs beat Thunder 94-87
Darius Garland collected 23 points and 11 assists and rookie Evan Mobley had 15 points and a season-high 17 rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 94-87 victory over the Okl...JANUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleveland Cavaliers lose Lauri Markkanen, beat Oklahoma City Thunder, 94-87, to open homestand Even though the hideous fourth quarter -- 19-16 in favor of Cleveland -- won’t make any highlight tapes, every team would rather win ugly as...
JANUARY 23, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Lauri Markkanen injury update: Cavaliers forward exits game vs. Thunder with ankle injury Markkanen went down late in the second quarter as he contested a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander layup. He exited the game and was soon ruled out fo...
JANUARY 23, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Sprains right ankle Markkanen exited Saturday's game against the Thunder with a right ankle sprain and will not return, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Impact Markkanen had to be helped off the floor by teammates, so it's no surprise that he won't be able to return. The severity of the injury and Markkanen's expected return date are not yet clear.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Growing Up ... Lauri Markkanen ' Cleveland Cavaliers High-flying Cavs forward Lauri Markkanen has had a rock-solid first season in Cleveland, and today he looks back on his early days as a youn...
JANUARY 21, 2022 • NBA.COM
Excellent against former team Markkanen provided 28 points (9-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 117-104 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Markkanen has been a consistent scorer for the Cavaliers this season but saved his season-high scoring output when facing his former team, as he spent the first four years of his NBA career with the Bulls. While Markkanen will probably never repeat the numbers he posted as a rookie, he's been a reliable scoring weapon for Cleveland in his first year with the franchise. He's averaging 13.3 points per game this season.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen builds on offensive presence in first regular-season return to Chicago Even in the loss, Markkanen showcased another example of what his offensive impact could look like for the Cavs.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
DeRozan, Vucevic lead way as Bulls hold off Cavs 117-104
DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points, Nikola Vucevic added 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the struggling Chicago Bulls ended the game on a 14-2 run to hold off the surging Cleveland Cava...JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garland has 27 points, 18 assists to help Cavs beat Thunder
Darius Garland had 27 points and a career-high 18 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-102 on Saturday night for t...JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garland, Allen lead Cavaliers past struggling Spurs, 114-109
Darius Garland scored 28 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat San Antonio 114-109, extending the Spurs’ losing streak to fiveJANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pours in 20 points Markkanen totaled 20 points (8-11 FG, 4-5 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 111-91 win over the Jazz.
Impact Although Markkanen had a down game against the Warriors, his numbers have been great in January, with averages of 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists. Markkanen has continued to start despite competition from Kevin Love and Cedi Osman.
JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cavs rout short-handed Jazz to improve to 3-1 on 6-game trip
Lamar Stevens scored 15 of career-high 23 points in the third quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the short-handed Utah Jazz 111-91 on Wednesday nightJANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cavs hold off late rally, send Kings to 5th straight loss
Jarret Allen had 18 points and 17 rebounds, Darius Garland also had a double-double and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Sacramento Kings 109-108JANUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Morant scores 26, Grizzlies beat Cavs for 6th straight win
Ja Morant scored six of his 26 points in the final 30 seconds, including the go-ahead hoop, allowing the Memphis Grizzlies to extend their winning streak to six with a 110-106 vict...JANUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cavaliers land Rondo from Lakers to offset loss of Rubio
Once Ricky Rubio was lost for the season with a knee injury, the Cleveland Cavaliers knew it would take someone special to take his spotJANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Love, Garland score 22 as Cavs rout depleted Raptors 144-99
Kevin Love and Darius Garland scored 22 points apiece, and the Cleveland Cavaliers tied their franchise record with 46 points in the third quarter of a 144-99 rout over the COVID-1...DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
