RAUL NETO NEWS

Plays 20 minutes off bench Neto (thigh) recorded eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one block in 20 minutes during Brazil's 102-84 win over Japan on Friday.

Impact Neto dealt with a thigh injury ahead of the Olympics and didn't appear in Brazil's first two games in the group stage. However, he saw considerable minutes off the bench Friday and posted the second-highest assist total on the team.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets rally in fourth, beat playoff-bound Cavaliers 106-95

Mark Williams had 22 points and 10 rebounds and fellow rookie Bryce McGowens scored 22 points for the Charlotte Hornets, who rallied in the fourth quarter for a 106-95 win over the...

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available to play Neto (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks, Danny Cunningham of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.

Impact Despite Neto's availability, there is no guarantee he sees the floor in Cleveland's crowded backcourt.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Neto (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Impact This will mark the third straight game on the sidelines for Neto, and his limited minutes will likely shift over to Ricky Rubio. Neto's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday in Atlanta.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Neto is questionable for Sunday's game against the Rockets with a strained left hamstring.

Impact Neto has been in and out of the Cavaliers rotation lately, seeing the court just four times this month. Although his potential absence could leave a couple more minutes for Ricky Rubio, it's unlikely his availability will impact the rotation in a meaningful way.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Watch as the Cavs' Raul Neto heaves a buzzer-beating 3-pointer against the Hawks (video) Raul Neto's sensational shot was just about the only thing that went right for Cleveland in the first half.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Moves back to bench Neto isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus New Orleans, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Neto will be replaced by Darius Garland in the starting lineup Friday. The veteran point guard has come off the bench in all but one of his appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

"The personification of professionalism:" Cavs sing Raul Neto's praises for thriving in uncertain role against Pistons Neto never knows when his next shift might come, but he's always ready to clock in. And during the Cavs' 113-85 win over the Pistons Wednesd...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Near double-double in first start Neto racked up 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 113-85 win over the Pistons.

Impact Neto earned his first start of the season, leading the team in assists and steals while finishing two dimes shy of a double-double. Neto set a season-high mark in assists while tying a season-high in points during Wednesday's win.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Neto will enter the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Neto will be earning his first start of the season with both Donovan Mitchell (groin) and Darius Garland (thumb) out, so he could be someone to think about as a streamer or low-budget target in daily fantasy leagues. Ricky Rubio should also get some extended run in this one, so he's worth a look if you need a boost in dimes.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls out of rotation Neto has not played in either of the Cavaliers' last two games since Ricky Rubio returned from a knee injury.

Impact Rubio made his season debut Thursday at Portland and was also active for Saturday night's loss to the Timberwolves. The veteran looks to have essentially usurped Neto's role in the rotation as the backup to Darius Garland. Even before Rubio's return, Neto wasn't commanding much fantasy attention, but at this point, he can safely be ignored in the vast majority of leagues.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season high in scoring off bench Neto amassed 14 points (5-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one block and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 90-88 win over the Suns.

Impact Neto posted a bench-leading scoring total en route to setting a season-high point total in 20-plus minutes of action. Neto's double-digit outing was the his second of the year, with the other being a 10-point performance Nov. 4 against Detroit. 

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five points, four assists Saturday Neto posted five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and four assists in 14 minutes during Saturday's 110-102 victory over the Thunder.

Impact Neto played a relevant role again Saturday but failed to put up anything close to a viable fantasy line. With Donovan Mitchell (leg) sidelined, the Cavaliers are going to need Neto to soak up more of the backup playmaking minutes. With that said, Mitchell's injury does not sound serious, meaning Neto could find himself in a reduced role as soon as Monday against the Spurs.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Round two goes to the Raptors: What they're saying about the Cavaliers Raul Neto's dustup with Fred VanVleet caught the attention of the Canadian press.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Solid in return Neto registered 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 24 minutes during Friday's 112-88 win over the Pistons.

Impact Neto was held out of Cleveland's last matchup Wednesday against the Celtics, but he managed to log a season-high in minutes Friday evening while also scoring in double figures for the first time in seven matchups. While Darius Garland is expected to shoulder a heavy workload on a nightly basis, Neto will add a veteran presence to the Cavalier's backcourt when needed.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Friday Neto (ankle) is available for Friday's matchup against the Pistons, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Neto was sidelined for Wednesday's win over Boston due to an ankle injury and was listed as questionable for Friday. However, he's been cleared to play and may see an increased role with Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and Darius Garland (knee) both sidelined. Across his first six appearances, Neto has averaged 3.2 points, 1.3 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 10.2 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Neto (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Pistons, Evan Dammarell of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Neto also missed Wednesday's game against Boston with a right ankle sprain. If Darius Garland (knee) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) also don't play, Caris LeVert and Isaac Okoro should see extended minutes.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland visits Detroit after overtime win against Boston

Cleveland visits the Detroit Pistons following the Cavaliers' 114-113 overtime win against the Boston Celtics

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Wednesday Neto (ankle) is out Wednesday against the Celtics, Evan Dammarell of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Coach J.B. Bickerstaff notes that during Neto's absence, Cedi Osman, Caris LeVert, Donovan Mitchell, and even Evan Mobley could soak up backup point guard duties. Osman seeing extra touches would be the most actionable scenario for fantasy managers.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Wednesday Neto isn't expected to suit up Wednesday against the Celtics due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Neto has played a small role with the Cavs early in the 2022-23 season, slotting in behind Darius Garland (eye) and Donovan Mitchell on the ball. With the pair presumably getting most of the minutes on the ball when healthy, Neto's upside remains limited even when available. If he sits out Wednesday as expected, his next chance to return arrives Friday versus the Pistons.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Filling small role early Neto finished Wednesday's 103-92 win over the Magic with seven points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) over 14 minutes.

Impact Neto hasn't logged more than 15 minutes in a game through the first four, including three where starting point guard Darius Garland was sidelined. Donovan Mitchell has taken over as the primary ballhandler in those contests, with Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade each receiving at least a start. Neto's upside remains limited as long as one of Garland or Mitchell is available.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs' Garland suffers no structural damage to eye in opener

Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland did not suffer any structural damage to his left eye when he got hit during Cleveland’s season-opening loss in Toronto

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS