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  • Ruled out for Saturday
    Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.

    Advice: Porter sprained his left ankle during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hornets and will be sidelined to begin the playoffs. It's unclear when Porter will return, but once he's healthy, he could struggle to find playing time as part of a strong bench unit consisting of Caris LeVert, Sam Merrill and Isaac Okoro. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
     
  • Won't suit up Saturday
    Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.

    Advice: Wade has not played since March 8, a 33-minute start where he accumulated zero points, four rebounds, two assists and a block. It's unclear when the 27-year-old will be able to return. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
     
  • Unavailable for Saturday's game
    Jerome (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.

    Advice: Jerome has not played since Oct. 27, and it seems unlikely that he'll be able to return during the playoffs. The 26-year-old underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle in late January, and there is still no timetable for his return. Rotowire.com 12 minutes ago
     
  • Set to return for Game 1
    Merrill (illness) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.

    Advice: Merrill sat out the final three games of the regular season due to a neck strain, but he'll be able to suit up to begin the playoffs. The 27-year-old averaged 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per game during the regular season. Rotowire.com 34 minutes ago
     
  • Healthy to start postseason
    Garland (back) isn't listed on the Cavaliers' injury report for Game 1 of the first-round series against the Magic on Saturday.

    Advice: Garland missed the regular-season finale to rest a low back contusion but should be full go to start the postseason. Over his last five appearances, the dynamic guard has averaged 20.2 points, 6.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 steals in 35.0 minutes per game. Rotowire.com 35 minutes ago
     
  • Not on injury report
    LeVert (knee) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.

    Advice: LeVert missed the Cavaliers' regular-season finale due to left knee soreness, but he'll be back in action as the team begins postseason play Saturday. Over six regular-season appearances in April, he averaged 18.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 29.7 minutes per game. Rotowire.com 38 minutes ago
     
  • Good to go
    Mitchell (knee) isn't listed on the Cavaliers' injury report for Game 1 of the first-round series against Orlando on Saturday.

    Advice: Mitchell missed the regular-season finale to rest a lingering knee injury but should be full go during the postseason. Over his last six appearances, Mitchell has averaged 20.2 points, 6.0 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 steals in 35.2 minutes per game. Rotowire.com 38 minutes ago
     
  • Remains out to start postseason
    Coach Frank Vogel said Friday that Lee (knee) remains out to start the postseason, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Advice: Lee missed the entire 2023-24 regular season but hopes to return during the postseason. Even if he gets the green light, the veteran guard isn't guaranteed a rotational role, especially if the Suns are playing well. Rotowire.com 59 minutes ago
     
  • Good to go
    Coach Frank Vogel said Friday that Gordon (migraine) is healthy and good to go for Game 1 of the first-round series against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Advice: Gordon missed Phoenix's regular-season finale due to a migraine but returned to practice this week and should be good to go for the postseason. Over his last 15 appearances, Gordon has averaged 7.6 points, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.9 minutes per game. Rotowire.com Today, 12:11 pm