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Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Nuggets.

The knee issue for Edwards is described as "right knee injury maintenance" on the injury report, so it would be truly shocking to see him sit out a playoff game for maintenance reasons. Check back for official confirmation on his status closer to Saturday's tipoff.

Isaac (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hornets.

Isaac hasn't played since March 12 due to a left knee sprain and will remain sidelined for Friday's win-or-go-home matchup. His continued absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.

Ellis (knee) is off the injury report for Game 1 on Saturday versus the Raptors.

Ellis is all set for the start of the playoffs following a one-game absence in Cleveland's regular-season finale. The swingman should play a key role defensively, as he averaged 8.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest over 29 games since joining the Cavaliers ahead of the trade deadline.

Kolek (oblique) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Hawks.

Kolek missed New York's final four regular-season games due to a right oblique strain, though he's set to be available for the start of the playoffs. However, the second-year point guard isn't guaranteed meaningful playing time with the Knicks at full strength.

Vincent (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's matchup with the Knicks in Game 1 of a first-round playoff seires.

Vincent was held out of Atlanta's regular-season finale last Sunday in Miami due to left knee inflammation, but he'll return to action for the start of the playoffs. The 29-year-old guard averaged 4.2 points, 1.8 assists and 1.2 rebounds in 12.2 minutes per game over his final five appearances of the regular season.

Wade (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Raptors.

Wade was one of several key contributors who sat out Cleveland's regular-season finale, but he's set to return for the start of the playoffs. He averaged 5.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 21.0 minutes per tilt over his final 10 regular-season appearances (all starts).

Merrill (hamstring) is off the injury report for Game 1 on Saturday versus Toronto.

The Cavaliers held Merrill out of their final two outings of the regular season, but they've cleared him for the start of the playoffs. The sharpshooter started a career-high 38 games in 2025-26, ending the regular season with averages of 12.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 3.0 three-pointers while shooting 42.1 percent from deep in 26.5 minutes per contest over 52 games.

Schroder (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Raptors.

Schroder will return to action for the start of the playoffs after sitting out Cleveland's regular-season finale. The veteran point guard averaged 10.4 points, 5.4 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per contest across five regular-season outings (one start) in April.

Kuminga (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks.

Kuminga will be available for the start of the postseason after sitting out the regular-season finale. In 16 regular-season appearances with the Hawks, he averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals in 22.0 minutes per game.

Okongwu (finger) is off the injury report for Game 1 on Saturday versus the Knicks.

After sitting out Atlanta's regular-season finale, Okongwu is good to go for the beginning of the postseason Saturday. The sixth-year big man enjoyed perhaps his finest season in 2025-26, averaging 15.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 steals in 31.0 minutes per contest across 74 contests.