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Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	1st Eastern Conference
WinsWins	64
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PPGPoints Per Game	121.9
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RPGRebounds Per Game	45.4
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Max Strus

CLE Small Forward #1

27dMax Strus (foot) will miss three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair a broken fifth metatarsal.

According to the Cavaliers, Strus suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot during a recent workout. He’ll miss three to four months, meaning the starting guard/forward may not be available until after Thanksgiving. With Darius Garland (toe) likely out until the end of October at the earliest, Cleveland will likely begin the 2025-26 season without two starters. Strus’ absence means more opportunities will be available to De’Andre Hunter, Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson when training camp opens in late September. Hunter would be the safest choice for fantasy managers, while Merrill offers value as a three-point shooter. Tyson, who played sparingly as a rookie, would be the “wild card” for the Cavaliers.

Tyrese Proctor

CLE Shooting Guard

2moTyrese Proctor had 35 points (11-of-24 FGs), three rebounds, four assists, two steals and four three-pointers in the 94-86 loss to the Kings on Wednesday.

Proctor was 4-of-14 from behind the three-point line, but a perfect 9-of-9 on free throws. The 21-year-old shooting guard dropped a game-high 35 points after debuting in Summer League last week. After a productive three-year career at Duke, Proctor will be in the mix for a bench role with the Cavaliers next season.

Tristan Enaruna

CLE Power Forward #29

2moTristan Enaruna finished Sunday’s win over the Heat with 19 points (9-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, two assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer.

Enaruna is one of Cleveland’s unrestricted free agents in Las Vegas, making these games vital to his NBA future. He performed well against the Heat, shooting 75 percent from the field and recording a complete stat line. Cleveland has an available two-way contract, and Enaruna is among the players competing for that opportunity. The outcome won’t impact fantasy basketball, but it’s something to watch this summer.

Jaylon Tyson

CLE Shooting Guard #24

2moJaylon Tyson recorded 21 points (8-of-17 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Sunday’s win over the Heat.

After scoring 20 points in Thursday’s summer league opener, Tyson was one point better on Sunday. He’s shown the Cavaliers plenty in Las Vegas, even if the role does not align with what the 2024 first-round pick will be asked to do once the regular season begins. There’s room for Tyson to step up and earn rotation minutes off the bench, and the Cavaliers are counting on him to do that. While that may not do much for his value in redraft leagues, it may boost Tyson in dynasty leagues.

Nae'Qwan Tomlin

CLE Power Forward #30

2moNae’Qwan Tomlin finished Saturday’s win over the Bucks with 22 points (9-of-12 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 13 rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers.

Due to their contract status, two-way contract recipients are very rarely, if at all, shut down during summer league play. However, the Cavaliers may have to consider something regarding Tomlin, who has been one of the early stars of the NBA 2K26 Summer League. After going off for 30 points on 75 percent shooting in Thursday’s loss to the Pacers, he shot a similar percentage and recorded a double-double with a complete stat line on Saturday. Tomlin is on a two-way deal, but the Cavaliers have a few standard contract slots available. If he can continue to show out in Las Vegas, it’s fair to question if the Cavaliers or another team will look to guarantee Tomlin a standard deal for the 2025-26 season.

Tyrese Proctor

CLE Shooting Guard

2moTyrese Proctor shot 5-of-13 from the field and 1-of-1 from the foul line in Thursday’s loss to the Pacers, finishing with 14 points, one rebound, two assists, three steals and three three-pointers.

Proctor made his Cavaliers summer league debut on Thursday and offered the three-point shooting that was a hallmark of his college career at Duke. He shot 3-of-7 from beyond the arc against the Pacers and finished a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Proctor’s ability to play on or off the ball may bolster his chances of earning rotation minutes next season, as the Cavaliers lost Sixth Man of the Year finalist Ty Jerome in free agency.

Nae'Qwan Tomlin

CLE Power Forward #30

2moNae’Qwan Tomlin accumulated 30 points (12-of-16 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and three three-pointers in Thursday’s loss to the Pacers.

Signed to a two-year, two-way contract in March, Tomlin has a lot to prove in Las Vegas. He was excellent in Thursday’s preseason opener, shooting 75 percent from the field and scoring on all three levels. The 6-foot-10 forward faces a difficult fight for a standard contract, but it isn’t out of the realm of possibility that Tomlin ultimately earns that chance. And performances like the one he put forth on Thursday will only help his chances of gaining additional security.

Jaylon Tyson

CLE Shooting Guard #24

2moJaylon Tyson amassed 20 points (8-of-17 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Thursday’s loss to the Pacers.

With the Cavaliers trading Isaac Okoro to the Bulls, there will be room for a wing defender within the team’s rotation next season. The hope is that Tyson, the 20th overall pick in the 2024 draft, can help fill that void. Solid defensively against the Pacers, he was especially good at setting up others offensively. Tyson is not a player who needs to be selected in standard league drafts, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues should track his progress in Las Vegas and during the preseason in September.

Larry Nance Jr.

CLE Power Forward #22

2moNBA insider Marc Stein reports Larry Nance Jr. has agreed to a deal with the Cavaliers.

After an injury-riddled season with the Hawks in which he played 24 games, Nance is headed back to Cleveland for his second stint with the franchise. Last season, the veteran forward/center averaged 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 steals in 19.3 minutes per game. Nance also showed the ability to step away from the basket, shooting 44.7 percent from three on 3.2 attempts per contest. With Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen’s roles unchanged, Nance will provide added frontcourt depth off the bench. He is not a player worth selecting in fantasy drafts, but there may be the occasional spot where he’ll have streaming value.

Sam Merrill

CLE Shooting Guard #5

3moESPN’s Shams Charania reports Sam Merrill intends to sign a four-year, $38 million contract with the Cavaliers.

The No. 60 pick in the 2020 draft has earned a nice payday to remain in Cleveland. He has spent the last three seasons with the Cavs, where he averaged 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.9 three-pointers per game this past season. The 29-year-old will continue to be a solid reserve shooting option for a team that is looking to bounce back after an early postseason exit this past season.

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