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  • 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 37 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 59 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 Today, 12:36 pm
     
  • 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 Today, 12:35 pm
     
  • 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 Today, 12:15 pm
     
  • 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
     
  • Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) misses practice Friday
    Tim Hardaway Jr. (illness) missed practice on Friday but will join the team in Los Angeles for their game on Sunday.

    Advice: THJ wasn’t able to practice on Friday, but he should be with the team for Game 1. If he doesn’t end up suiting up, Dante Exum and Josh Green will likely see some extra minutes off the bench on the perimeter. Rotoworld Today, 10:21 am
     
  • Dealing with illness
    Hardaway didn't practice Friday due to an illness, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Hardaway will join the Mavericks in Los Angeles ahead of Sunday's Game 1 versus the Clippers, but his status for that matchup won't be determined until Saturday afternoon. The sharpshooter scored in double figures only twice across eight regular-season appearances in April. Rotowire.com Today, 10:15 am
     
  • Ruled out for Game 1
    Melton (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

    Advice: Melton was unable to participate in Friday's practice session and will miss the start of the 76ers' first-round series. However, coach Nick Nurse said Friday that the team isn't ready to rule Melton out for the entirety of the series, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. The 25-year-old has appeared in just five games since Jan. 12, so even if he's cleared to return at some point during the playoffs, it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a minutes restriction. Rotowire.com Today, 9:25 am