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Efficient in reserve role Tyson finished with 12 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 132-116 preseason loss to the Magic.

Impact Tyson made the most of his offensive opportunities, converting five of nine field-goal attempts while contributing on the glass. His 25 minutes gave Cleveland an extended look at the wing, who will look to translate his solid preseason showing into a consistent role once the regular season begins.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well off bench Thomas registered 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 13 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason loss to Orlando.

Impact Thomas provided a late offensive spark for Cleveland, scoring 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter. The rookie showed off his scoring ability with an efficient shooting performance, making a strong impression in limited playing time as he looks to establish himself in the Cavaliers' backcourt rotation.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14 • YOUTUBE

Scores 12 in preseason finale Hezonja recorded 12 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason loss to the Magic.

Impact Hezonja delivered a well-rounded performance off Cleveland's bench, making half of his four attempts from beyond the arc while contributing across several statistical categories. His six rebounds tied Jarrett Allen for the team lead, and he was the only Cavaliers player to record multiple steals. Although his overall shooting efficiency was modest, Hezonja showed an ability to contribute without requiring a significant offensive workload. His preseason production offers an encouraging glimpse of his potential value in a reserve role, and he's likely to see steady minutes as an offensive weapon off the bench once the regular season starts.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with shooting in preseason loss Harden recorded 13 points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two assists and a steal across 27 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason loss to the Magic.

Impact Harden endured a difficult shooting performance, converting just three of his 12 field-goal attempts while making only one shot from beyond the arc. The veteran guard compensated somewhat by going perfect from the charity stripe, but his two assists and three turnovers were also disappointing. Harden's limited playmaking production was particularly notable with Donovan Mitchell leading Cleveland with eight assists. Despite the underwhelming outing, Harden remains positioned to play a prominent offensive role during the regular season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Solid two-way effort in loss Mobley recorded 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, a steal and two blocks across 27 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason loss to the Magic.

Impact Mobley struggled with his efficiency, but the big man made an impact defensively with two blocks and a steal, providing some value beyond his scoring contributions. The Cavaliers don't have more preseason action, so the next time Mobley will step on the court will be for the regular-season opener against the 76ers on Oct. 22.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in win Mitchell recorded 15 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight assists and two rebounds across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason loss to Orlando.

Impact Mitchell struggled from beyond the arc but made up for his shooting woes with a strong playmaking performance, leading Cleveland with eight assists while committing just two turnovers. The veteran guard also paced the Cavaliers in scoring and should remain the focal point of Cleveland's offense heading into the regular season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team Tomlin (back) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Tomlin is away from the team while tending to a back injury. He carries no timetable for a return.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Merrill (elbow) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Merrill will be held out of Cleveland's preseason finale due to right elbow soreness. The 30-year-old sharpshooter's next opportunity to play will come in the Cavaliers' regular-season opener against Philadelphia on Thursday, Oct. 22.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team Diop (knee) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Diop is away from the team while tending to a knee injury. His next chance to rejoin Cleveland comes next Thursday for the season opener against the 76ers.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kenny Atkinson, Cavs Have Plan for Evan Mobley to be Used Like Hall-of-Famer It’s no secret that the Cavs think the world of Evan Mobley. The big man has played five years with the organization and doesn’t seem to be...

OCTOBER 12 • SI.COM

Struggles on offense Watson recorded six points (3-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 22 minutes as a starter during Sunday's 119-105 preseason win over Orlando.

Impact Watson struggled with his shot, particularly from beyond the arc, but contributed defensively with a pair of steals. His defensive contributions offer fantasy appeal, though inconsistent offensive production could limit his overall upside.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sees limited run Proctor finished with three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in eight minutes during Sunday's 119-105 preseason win over Orlando.

Impact Proctor saw limited action for the second consecutive preseason contest, suggesting he remains on the outside looking in for a regular rotation spot. With Cleveland featuring several established backcourt options, the young guard appears unlikely to command meaningful fantasy value without injuries opening additional opportunities.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well off bench Hezonja recorded 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 17 minutes during Sunday's 119-105 preseason win over Orlando.

Impact Hezonja bounced back from a difficult preseason debut, contributing across the board while shooting efficiently from beyond the arc. The veteran forward displayed the versatility Cleveland hopes to utilize in its second unit, and Sunday's performance should help his case for consistent rotation minutes. However, his fantasy outlook will depend on how much playing time he can secure in a crowded Cavaliers rotation.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores 14 points Sunday Mobley finished with 14 points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 27 minutes in Sunday's 119-105 preseason win over the Magic.

Impact While Mobley didn't shoot the ball well Sunday, his scoring contributions improved after amassing eight points in Thursday's preseason loss to the Celtics. The 25-year-old ended the 2025-26 campaign by averaging 18.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 blocks over 31.9 minutes per contest. Mobley's three-point percentage dipped last year, but his biggest issue is his health, with the 2021 No. 3 overall pick logging 65 games or fewer in two of the last three seasons.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in preseason win Mitchell ended with 11 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Sunday's 119-105 preseason win over Orlando.

Impact As was the case in Thursday's preseason loss to the Celtics, Mitchell scored 11 points versus Orlando. However, he was inefficient when shooting the ball and has now shot a combined 1-for-6 from deep in his first two preseason appearances of the year. Mitchell, who agreed to a four-year, $273 million contract extension in July, is coming off a solid 2025-26 campaign, averaging 27.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.5 steals over 33.5 minutes per contest in 70 regular-season games. The 2017 No. 13 overall pick does a lot of things well, and assuming he continues to stay healthy, he should be a top-15 fantasy producer in any format.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in preseason debut Harden finished with 24 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Sunday's 119-105 preseason victory over Orlando.

Impact Harden wasn't available for Thursday's 124-113 preseason loss to Boston due to an ankle injury, but he was cleared to suit up Sunday. He played exceptionally well, already appearing in mid-season form in his first exhibition of the 2026-27 campaign. The 2018 Most Valuable Player, who signed a three-year deal with Cleveland in August, averaged 23.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists over 34.8 minutes per contest in 70 games combined for the Cavaliers and Clippers in 2025-26. While Harden is entering his age-37 season, he is still an All-Star-caliber player despite his most productive days likely being a thing of the past.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12 • YOUTUBE

The Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat the Orlando Magic in Second Pre-Season Game On Sunday night, we got the first glimpse of the Cleveland Cavaliers roster fully healthy against Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic. Firs...

OCTOBER 12 • SI.COM

Updated Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup vs. Orlando Magic The Cleveland Cavaliers will play their second of three preseason games on Sunday evening against the Orlando Magic. Orlando With Lots of Pr...

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Not starting Sunday Tyson won't start Sunday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact James Harden (ankle) is back in the starting five, pushing Tyson to the second unit. Across 17 minutes in Thursday's preseason-opening loss to Boston, he posted 14 points, three rebounds and two assists.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

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