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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.

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

Allen sat out the final two games of the regular season due to right knee injury maintenance, though he'll return for the start of the playoffs. In three regular-season appearances in April, the big man averaged 15.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks across 26.0 minutes per showing.

Alexander-Walker (toe) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks.

After sitting out the regular-season finale due to a right great toe sprain, Alexander-Walker has been cleared to play during the postseason. The veteran enjoyed a career year in his first regular season in Atlanta, averaging 20.8 points, 3.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 3.2 threes over 33.4 minutes per game.

McCollum (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against New York.

As expected, McCollum will be good to go for the postseason after resting during the regular-season finale. In 41 regular-season appearances with the Hawks (25 starts), McCollum averaged 18.7 points, 4.1 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 28.8 minutes per showing.

Bryant (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 1 against Toronto.

After missing Cleveland's final four regular-season outings with a left calf strain, Bryant will remain on the shelf for the first game of the playoffs. However, his absence shouldn't affect the rotation.

Daniels (toe) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 against New York.

Daniels sat out the regular-season finale due to a left great toe sprain, but as expected, he'll be available for the postseason. The 2022 No. 8 overall pick averaged 11.9 points, 5.9 assists, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 33.2 minutes per game during the regular season.