Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: To miss at least one week
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The Cavaliers announced Sunday that Allen (finger) is expected to miss at least one week.
Following a three-game absence due to a strained right finger, Allen returned to action in Friday's loss to the Hawks. However, he's now expected to miss an extended period due to the finger injury. With the big man and Larry Nance (calf) both sidelined, Dean Wade, Jaylon Tyson, Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Thomas Bryant are candidates for increased playing time. Additionally, Evan Mobley will likely see more time at center.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Won't play Sunday
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Allen (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Allen will be held out of the front end of the Cavaliers' back-to-back set, marking his fourth absence in a five-game span. With the big man and Larry Nance (calf) both sidelined, Dean Wade, Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Thomas Bryant are all candidates for increased minutes.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Grabs eight boards in return
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Allen (finger) posted eight points (3-6 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 28 minutes in Friday's 130-123 loss to the Hawks.
Allen made his return from a three-game absence due to a right middle finger strain and didn't operate with any limitations, as he stepped back into the starting five and ended up surpassing his season-long average in minutes (26.1). The veteran center's scoring average is up nearly a full point from the 2024-25 campaign (13.5 points per game to 14.3), but his 57.3 percent mark from the field is down over 13.0 percentage points from last season.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Will play Friday
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Allen (finger) is good to go for Friday's game in Atlanta, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Allen is back after a three-game stint on the sidelines, which should result in Larry Nance returning to the second unit, and Nae'Qwan Tomlin's minutes will dip. Thomas Bryant could drop from the rotation entirely with Allen available.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Probable for Friday
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Allen (finger) is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
Allen is expected to return from a three-game absence Friday. With this news, Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon Tyson and Larry Nance could be less involved for Cleveland.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Out again Monday
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Allen (finger) will miss Monday's game against the Raptors.
Allen will miss a third straight game as he continues to recover from a strained right finger. Allen's next chance to play comes Friday against the Hawks. The Cavaliers continue to treat the big man as day-to-day, but at this point, it's unclear when Allen will be cleared to play again.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Won't play Sunday
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Allen (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Allen is set to miss his second straight game, which should create more opportunity for Nae'Qwan Tomlin, Jaylon Tyson and Larry Nance. Allen's next chance to play will come Monday in Toronto.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Ruled out for Friday
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Allen (finger) will not play Friday against the Pacers, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said it looked as though Allen would play during his pregame media availability Friday afternoon, so it's surprising to see Allen get ruled out. His absence will open up minutes for Thomas Bryant and Larry Nance. For now, Allen should be considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Clippers.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Expected to play Friday
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Allen (finger) is expected to play Friday against the Pacers, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Allen remains questionable on the latest edition of the injury report, but the star big man is trending toward being available. Allen is averaging 15.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 blocks per game since the beginning of November.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Questionable for Friday
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Allen (finger) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Allen is managing a strained right finger ahead of the action. The star big man could go through Friday's pregame warmups to determine his status. Evan Mobley could shift over to center if Allen is out, which would open up more playing time for De'Andre Hunter and Dean Wade at power forward.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Efficient in limited chances
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Allen finished Monday's 118-106 victory over the Bucks with 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes.
Allen didn't see many chances to make an impact in the scoring column Monday night, as it was Donovan Mitchell who was in full control of the Cavaliers' offensive attack. However, Allen still managed to score in double figures for the 10th time in 13 games this season while tacking on a block for a third straight matchup.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Drops 30 points in win
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Allen generated 30 points (12-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes of Wednesday's 130-116 win over Miami.
With Darius Garland (toe), Donovan Mitchell (rest) and Evan Mobley (rest) sidelined for Wednesday's contest, Allen was left as the Cavaliers' top option. He delivered a season-high and team-leading 30 points, while notching his fourth double-double of the campaign. However, the 27-year-old center failed to log a steal or a block for the first time this year. Through 10 games this season, Allen is averaging 16.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks across 26.3 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Logs second straight double-double
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Allen recorded 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 26 minutes during Friday's 148-114 win over the Wizards.
Allen shot the ball with efficiency and dominated on the glass, leading the Cavs with 14 rebounds. He's also contributed as a defender of late, racking up five steals and four blocks in his previous two matchups. After a rough first few games of the season, Allen appears to be back on track.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Drops double-double in return
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Allen posted 24 points (11-17 FG, 02- 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and three steals over 30 minutes during Cleveland's 132-121 win over Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Wednesday marked the first time in the 2025-26 season that Cleveland's core four of Allen, Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley shared the floor together. Allen was cleared to play Wednesday after missing the Cavaliers' last two games due to a finger injury and made his presence felt in his return with a game-high plus-24 point differential. He also posted season-highs in blocks and steals and recorded his first double-double of the season after logging 40 during the 2024-25 campaign. Allen is averaging 15.7 points on 59.6 percent shooting, 7.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.8 blocks over 27.5 minutes to open the regular season.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Set to face Philly
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Allen (finger) will play in Wednesday's game against Philadelphia barring a setback in pregame warmups, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
For the first time this season, the Cavaliers' entire core four of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Allen will be available. Allen has missed back-to-back games with a fractured finger on his left hand, but the 27-year-old center appears to be a full-go Wednesday. Per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Allen will wear a protective splint on the finger. He's averaging 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Questionable for Wednesday
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Allen (finger) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers.
Allen is looking to end a two-game absence with a fractured finger. If the star big man cannot give it a go, the Cavaliers would likely turn to Larry Nance and Dean Wade to help pick up the slack in the frontcourt.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Ruled out Sunday
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Allen (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Allen will miss a second consecutive game while recovering from a fractured finger on his left hand. In his absence, expect Evan Mobley to see more action at center, with Dean Wade, Larry Nance and Thomas Bryant being candidates to see increased opportunities Sunday.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Iffy for Sunday
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Allen (finger) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
Allen is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game due to a fractured finger on his left hand. The big man will likely be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's tipoff at 6:00 p.m. ET. If Allen is unable to play, Dean Wade, Larry Nance and Thomas Bryant are candidates for increased minutes.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Won't play vs. Toronto
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Allen (finger) won't play in Friday's game against the Raptors, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Allen was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his left finger Thursday, and it appears that the Cavaliers will evaluate him on a day-to-day basis. The star big man can be deemed questionable for Sunday's showdown with the Hawks. Evan Mobley should dominate the usage in Donovan Mitchell's (hamstring) absence Friday, while Larry Nance makes sense as a plug-and-play fantasy option in a pinch.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Questionable for Friday
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Allen (finger) is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors.
Allen has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his left finger, jeopardizing his status for Friday. If the star big man cannot play, Larry Nance or Dean Wade would likely be the direct beneficiaries from a fantasy perspective.
