Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Drops 19 off bench in win
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LeVert posted 19 points (6-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 19 minutes off the bench during Monday's 130-101 victory over Brooklyn.
The six made three-pointers were a season high for LeVert, who scored in double digits for the sixth time in seven December appearances. The veteran wing dealt with knee trouble to begin the season but appears healthy now, averaging 13.9 points, 4.0 assists, 3.1 boards, 2.1 threes and 1.0 steals in 24.9 minutes a game on the month as the Cavs' primary shooting threat on the second unit.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Shines off bench in victory
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LeVert amassed 21 points (7-11 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Thursday's 126-114 victory over Denver.
LeVert provided a big lift off Cleveland's bench in the victory, ending second on the team in threes made while finishing as one of four players with 20 or more points to go along with a team-high-tying assist mark. LeVert set a new season-high mark from three Thursday and posted his second game with at least 20 points.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Muted production in return
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LeVert (knee) provided eight points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one rebound in 20 minutes off the bench in Friday's 117-101 loss to the Hawks.
LeVert typically assumes more offensive responsibility on the second unit, but he was more deferential in his return from a four-game absence due to a left knee injury. He took on a 14.4 percent usage rate Friday, well behind his season-long rate of 17.5 percent. LeVert could see his minutes and usage pick up slightly as he becomes further removed from the injury, but his upside in both areas will be somewhat capped while the Cavaliers have most of their key rotational players available with the exception of Max Strus (ankle), who could be ready to make his season debut as soon as some point during the upcoming week.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Active Friday
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LeVert (knee) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Hawks.
LeVert is expected to return to game action after a four-game absence due to left knee injury management. The 30-year-old has delivered a solid season off the bench thus far, and in his last five outings he averaged 11.4 points, 4.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 46.3 percent from the field across 27.6 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Questionable for Friday
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LeVert (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
LeVert has a chance to return to game action following four straight absences due to left knee injury management. Over 13 appearances this season, LeVert has averaged 11.8 points, 4.5 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.4 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Won't play Wednesday
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LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
LeVert will miss a fourth straight game due to left knee injury management. Dean Wade (ankle) and Max Strus (ankle) also remain sidelined, so Isaac Okoro, Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill and Georges Niang are candidates for solid roles again. LeVert's next chance to suit up will come Friday during a rematch against the Hawks in Atlanta.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Won't play against Toronto
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LeVert is out for Sunday's game versus the Raptors.
LeVert will miss his third straight contest Sunday due to left knee inflammation. LeVert's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Doesn't practice Saturday
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LeVert (knee) was absent from Saturday's practice, Ethan Sands of Cleveland.com reports.
LeVert has missed Cleveland's last two outings due to left knee inflammation. While the Cavaliers have yet to release an official injury report, LeVert's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Sunday's matchup with Toronto.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Out again Wednesday
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LeVert (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Pelicans.
LeVert will miss his second game in a row due to some inflammation in his left knee. Fortunately for Cleveland, they will have a few days off before their next game against the Raptors on Sunday. Craig Porter and Georges Niang could see extended minutes on the wings for the shorthanded Cavaliers on Wednesday.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Out Tuesday
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LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
LeVert will miss Tuesday's contest due to left knee inflammation. The 30-year-old has played significant minutes off the bench for the Cavaliers this season, and with LeVert sidelined, the club will likely take an extended look at Ty Jerome, Sam Merrill and Georges Niang. LeVert's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Pelicans.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Dealing with left knee inflammation
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LeVert (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
LeVert missed two games earlier in the regular season due to right knee soreness; however, he is now working through inflammation in his left knee. With LeVert, Sam Merrill (ankle) and Isaac Okoro (ankle) all working through injuries, the Cavs may have to go deep into their bench Tuesday, which gives Craig Porter, Ty Jerome and Georges Niang an opportunity to see more playing time.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Low-volume production Wednesday
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LeVert ended Wednesday's 114-106 win over the 76ers with seven points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes.
LeVert was able to chip in across the board, albeit in small quantities. Despite playing a consistent role off the bench, LeVert's playing time has been a little underwhelming, resulting in modest production. He remains a key piece in the second unit, but as long as the team is winning, it appears as though they are going to continue to limit LeVert's opportunities.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Productive off bench in return
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LeVert ended with 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and one steal over 28 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 131-122 win over New Orleans.
After missing the prior two games with a sore knee, LeVert returned with his best all-around performance of the season. The veteran wing is shooting a blistering 59.6 percent from the floor and 52.0 percent (13-for-25) from long range through his first seven contests while averaging 12.6 points, 4.6 assists, 2.4 boards, 1.9 threes and 1.0 steals a game.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Available to face Pelicans
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LeVert (knee) will play against the Pelicans on Wednesday, head coach Kenny Atkinson told Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland.
LeVert is set to return after missing two games in a row due to right knee soreness. The veteran is expected to retain his role as an offensive weapon off the bench. He's averaging 12.0 points with 4.3 assists per game across six appearances this season.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Iffy for Wednesday
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LeVert (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.
LeVert is in danger of missing his third straight contest Wednesday while dealing with right knee soreness. If LeVert is unable to suit up yet again, Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang and Sam Merrill should continue to receive increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Ruled out Monday
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LeVert (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bucks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
With LeVert and Dean Wade (illness) out, Isaac Okoro will start at small forward for the undefeated Cavaliers, while Sam Merrill, Georges Niang, Ty Jerome and Craig Porter are also candidates for increased roles off the bench. LeVert's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in New Orleans.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Iffy for Monday
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LeVert (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.
LeVert was sidelined for Saturday's win over the Bucks, which was the second night of a back-to-back set, but he has a chance to return for Monday's rematch. He's scored in double figures in four of his first six appearances this season, averaging 12.0 points and 4.3 assists in 21.7 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Won't play Saturday
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LeVert is out for Saturday's game versus the Bucks due to right knee soreness.
The severity of LeVert's knee injury is unclear, but it will force him to sit out the second leg of Cleveland's back-to-back Saturday. In his absence, Sam Merrill and Isaac Okoro are candidates to receive increased playing time. LeVert's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Milwaukee.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Modest effort in victory
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LeVert notched nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 20 minutes during Friday's 113-101 victory over the Pistons.
LeVert salvaged a quiet night with four combined steals and blocks, continuing his modest start to the season. With Max Strus (ankle) slated to miss at least the next month, LeVert once again finds himself the beneficiary. We have yet to get a good read on what his role might look like on most nights, but he makes for a viable addition to most fantasy squads.
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Cavaliers' Caris LeVert: Coming off bench Friday
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LeVert will play a reserve role in Friday's preseason finale against the Bulls.
LeVert will come off the bench in favor of Dean Wade, as the Cavaliers experiment with more size in their starting unit. When the regular season kicks off Wednesday in Toronto, LeVert is expected to be the first depth backcourt option off the bench to spell either Darius Garland or Donovan Mitchell.
