Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - News - November 05, 2025

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Lonzo Ball - Sitting out vs. Wizards Ball (knee) is out for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact The Cavaliers will hold Ball out of action for left knee injury management. The veteran floor general figures to be back in the lineup for the second half of a back-to-back game Saturday against the Bulls. With Ball sitting out Friday, the door is open for Craig Porter to handle the backup role at point guard.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Wade - Ruled out for Friday Wade (eye) is out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Wade exited Wednesday's 132-121 win over the 76ers due to an eye injury and didn't return, and the injury will also keep him sidelined for this contest. Wade doesn't carry a lot of fantasy appeal with averages of 5.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in eight appearances (one start) this season. His next chance to play will come against the Bulls on Saturday in the second leg of a back-to-back set.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

De'Andre Hunter - Likely to play Friday Hunter (illness) is probable to play Friday against the Wizards.

Impact Hunter missed Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to an illness, but the probable tag suggests he should be able to return after a one-game absence. Hunter is averaging 18.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in five starts in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Merrill - Nails four triples in return Merrill (hip) compiled 14 points (4-6 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 27 minutes off the bench Wednesday in the Cavaliers' 132-121 win over the 76ers.

Impact Though Darius Garland's (toe) season debut was the major storyline for Cleveland, Merrill made a return of his own from a three-game absence, and his bench-leading scoring total helped power the Cavaliers to victory. Merrill should be a key piece of the rotation moving forward, but he'll likely see his playing time take at least a slight hit once Cleveland is back to full strength. In addition to the Cavaliers playing without De'Andre Hunter (illness) and Max Strus (foot), Dean Wade played just 38 seconds before exiting Wednesday's game with an eye injury.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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