Georges

Niang

LeVert will be back after missing their last two games, which means that Sam Merrill and Georges Niang will likely lose out on a few minutes each. LeVert has gotten off to a strong start this season and will look to keep it up against a depleted Pelicans roster.

LeVert missed their last game, which allowed Isaac Okoro, Sam Merrill and Georges Niang to all play over 20 minutes off the bench. With Wade also sidelined, one of those three will likely make the move into the starting unit, with the other two playing significant reserve roles. Merrill should supply plenty of 3-pointers, while Okoro should be the most well-rounded option.

If Wade is sidelined, Isaac Okoro and Georges Niang could see increased run against Milwaukee.

Okoro has missed the team’s last four games, but there is a chance that he is back in the lineup on Sunday. With Donovan Mitchell, his return would provide them with a nice boost on the wing. If not, Sam Merill and Georges Niang should see most of the minutes off the bench.

Niang has been a solid bench piece for Cleveland all season, and this has been one of his best stretches. Despite being pushed back to the bench with Evan Mobley healthy, Niang, has averaged 18.7 points and 4.7 triples over his last three games. He doesn’t contribute in many categories, but he is on a heater with his shot. It has been an excellent first season with the Cavaliers, and they’ll need him to continue to play well if they want to make some noise in the playoffs. They wrap up the week in Denver on Sunday, but unless you’re desperate for some 3-pointers, it may be best to look in other directions.

Max Strus and Dean Wade remain out, so Mobley should see a sizeable workload in the frontcourt alongside Jarrett Allen. Georges Niang will likely see his role reduced.

Sunday’s game was Mobley’s first after a nine-game absence, and he posted adequate offensive numbers during his time on the court. However, this was a “burn the tape” game for the Cavaliers, who were run off the floor by the Heat. That limited Mobley’s “quality” reps, as he began the fourth quarter on the court while the other starters had already been benched. Given the time missed, he should be considered questionable for Monday’s game against the Hornets. Georges Niang, who moved to the bench with Mobley back in the lineup, tallied six points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 24 minutes off the bench.

Mobley’s return should mean a shift back to the bench for Georges Niang who has benefited from Mobley’s (as well as Dean Wade’s and Max Strus’) absences. Jarrett Allen’s production could take a hit with his frontcourt partner back in action.

Mobley is closing in on his first game action since spraining his ankle during a March 5 win over Boston. The player impacted the most by his status is Georges Niang, who has filled in admirably as Mobley’s replacement in the starting lineup. Niang is worth holding onto in deep leagues until Mobley is cleared to play without restrictions.

Wade sat out Saturday’s loss to the Rockets, which was supposed to be his first game back after missing two for personal reasons. Appearing likely to remain sidelined on Monday, Wade’s minutes will be absorbed by Georges Niang (who’s starting for Evan Mobley), with Tristan Thompson also available to play rotation minutes. Niang is worth streaming, while fantasy managers can afford to leave Thompson on the waiver wire.