ROBIN LOPEZ NEWS

Won't play Monday Lopez (illness) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Nets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact There are no further details regarding the illness, but Lopez won't take the court against Brooklyn, which means even more minutes will be available for Cedi Osman and Kevin Love off the bench. Lopez's next chance to play will come Thursday against the Pacers.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Lopez is coming off the bench Monday against Toronto, Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Lopez drew a rare start Sunday against the Pistons, but he'll return to his usual role despite a thin Cleveland frontcourt. He's averaging 3.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 11.2 minutes over his last five matchups off the bench.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Just four minutes despite start Lopez ended with two points (1-2 FG) and one rebound in four minutes during Sunday's 102-94 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Lopez started the game Sunday with Jarrett Allen (hip) sidelined, but he lasted only four minutes. This was certainly an odd move from the coaching staff, frustrating anyone who may have streamed him in for the night. Lopez is obviously a depth piece for the Cavaliers, providing nothing in terms of fantasy value. Managers would be best suited to remember the good times and promptly ignore him across all formats.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Getting spot start Sunday Lopez will start Sunday's game against the Pistons, Danny Cunningham of 1500 ESPN Twin Cities reports.

Impact With Jarrett Allen (hip) and Kevin Love (thumb) both out, Lopez will draw his first start of the season. The veteran big man has played double-digit minutes six times this season and averaged 6.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 15.0 minutes during those contests.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in limited minutes Lopez registered six points (3-3 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 10 minutes during Monday's 114-102 win over Atlanta.

Impact Lopez has struggled to see meaningful minutes so far this season, but he played well during his time on the court Monday evening. He's averaging 8.4 minutes and 2.2 points over his last nine matchups. Lopez will continue to have a hard time finding minutes behind Jarrett Allen and Kevin Love.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serves role in win Lopez logged two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT) and one block in nine minutes during Sunday's 121-108 victory over New York.

Impact Lopez is tertiary depth behind arguably the NBA's top big-man duo in Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley, but he's graded as a quality two-way presence across 40 total minutes of action thus far.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 37 in home debut, Cavs beat Wizards in OT

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OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Donovan Mitchell raises Cavs to title contender in East

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OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins Cavs on one-year deal Lopez and the Cavaliers agreed to terms Friday on a one-year contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Lopez appeared in 36 games for the Magic last season, averaging 7.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 17.0 minutes per contest. The veteran will provide additional depth in Cleveland's frontcourt for 2022-23 behind starter Jarrett Allen.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robin Lopez embraced change, filling 'utility guy' role for Magic Robin Lopez gave early hints as to how he saw himself fitting in with the Magic's rebuild. He did everything Orlando asked of him.

MAY 12, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Magic beat Heat in finale, overcoming Oladipo's big game

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APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic's Admiral Schofield, Robin Lopez fined for altercation vs. Hornets Admiral Schofield was fined $20,000 while Robin Lopez was fined $15,000 for escalating an incident between the Magic and Hornets.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Wily vet sighting Lopez notched one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes before getting ejected from Thursday's 128-101 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Lopez logged 20 minutes played for the first time in nearly a month, fittingly concluding with an ejection amid a large scuffle. A bench vet and tone-setter in Orlando, the 34-year-old is a free agent this offseason.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ball leads Hornets past Magic after 3 players ejected

LaMelo Ball had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 128-101

APRIL 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Satoransky's unusual double-double lifts Wizards past Magic

Kristaps Porzingis scored 35 points, and Tomas Satoransky had an unusual double-double — no points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds — as the Washington Wizards beat the Orlando Magic 12...

MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orlando hosts Brooklyn after Durant's 53-point game

Brooklyn visits the Orlando Magic after Kevin Durant scored 53 points in the Nets' 110-107 win against the New York Knicks

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Magic down Blazers 113-95 after Portland deals away McCollum

Cole Anthony had 23 points and the Orlando Magic downed the Trail Blazers 113-95, hours after a trade ended ended guard CJ McCollum’s nearly nine-year tenure in Portland

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vinsanity Scale: Grizzlies' Ja Morant adds to poster resume with dunk over Robin Lopez Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a dominant win over the Magic with 33 points in three quarters. His last bucket put an exclamation point on h...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vinsanity Scale: Grizzlies' Ja Morant adds to resume with poster dunk over Robin Lopez Ja Morant led the Grizzlies to a dominant win over the Magic with 33 points in three quarters. His last bucket put an exclamation point on h...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Energizer off bench Lopez contributed six points (3-4 FG) and three rebounds in five minutes during Wednesday's 119-118 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Lopez's subtle contributions consisted of his classic hook shot repetoire and some put-back buckets. To make his presence felt, the wiry veteran also received a technical foul for an altercation with the officiating crew. Lopez was summoned ahead of Mo Bamba throughout the second half, but his involvement still leads to little fantasy fanfare.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What's behind the explosion of tribute videos by NBA teams?

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Dallas visits Orlando for non-conference matchup

The Orlando Magic take on the Dallas Mavericks in out-of-conference play

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming off bench Wednesday Lopez will come off the bench Wednesday against the 76ers.

Impact Mo Bamba is returning to the starting five following a two-game absence and two-game stint off the bench. Lopez should still see reserve minutes with Wendell Carter (hamstring) sidelined. As a backup, Lopez has averaged 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in 12.1 minutes.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE