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James Harden being evaluated for fractured right thumb vs. Knicks Cavaliers star James Harden is being evaluated after suffering a broken thumb against the Knicks. Here's what to know.
Jaylon Tyson - Moved into starting lineup Tyson is in Cleveland's starting lineup against Milwaukee on Wednesday.
Impact The Cavaliers are rolling out a new-look starting five Wednesday due to the absences of Evan Mobley (foot), James Harden (thumb) and Donovan Mitchell (groin). Tyson started in 14 consecutive games between Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, and over that span he averaged 16.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.6 threes over 29.8 minutes per game.
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Dennis Schröder - Starting sans Harden Schroder is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.
Impact Schroder will step into the starting lineup Wednesday night due to the absence of James Harden (thumb). In eight games with the Cavaliers, Schroder is averaging 8.0 points, 4.1 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals across 20.3 minutes. Wednesday's game will be his first start for Cleveland.
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Sam Merrill - Back in starting five Merrill is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Bucks on Wednesday.
Impact The Cavaliers are missing Donovan Mitchell (groin), James Harden (thumb) and Evan Mobley (calf) for Wednesday's game, so Merrill will enter the starting lineup alongside Dennis Schroder, Jaylon Tyson, Dean Wade and Jarrett Allen. It'll be Merrill's 24th start of the season and ninth in 12 games for Cleveland. His last start took place Friday in a 118-113 win over the Hornets, when he logged 10 points, two rebounds and two assists over 24 minutes.
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James Harden - Won't play Wednesday Harden (thumb) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.
Impact Harden has a fractured right thumb, and while he's planning on playing through the injury going forward, he'll be sidelined Wednesday night. The injury is to Harden's non-shooting hand and won't require surgery. His absence will likely leave more playing time for Dennis Schroder and Craig Porter. Harden's next chance to play will come Friday at Detroit.
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