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  • Sam Merrill (neck) active Saturday vs. Magic
    Sam Merrill (neck strain) is listed as active ahead of the Cavaliers’ Saturday matchup with the Magic.

    Advice: Merrill is set to play against the Magic on Friday after missing his team’s last three regular-season games. How he’ll fit into the rotation off the bench after a string of poor performances remains to be seen. Rotoworld 12 minutes ago
  • Caris LeVert (knee) active Saturday vs. Magic
    Caris LeVert (left knee soreness) is listed as active for the Cavaliers’ Saturday contest against the Magic.

    Advice: LeVert is poised to return to action against Orlando on Saturday after missing his team’s regular-season finale. The Cleveland guard should serve his usual role off the bench with Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell healthy. Rotoworld 18 minutes ago
  • Donovan Mitchell (knee) active Saturday vs. Magic
    Alex Caruso (left knee injury management) is listed as active for the Cavaliers’ Saturday matchup with the magic.

    Advice: Mitchell sat with his backcourt partner Darius Garland in Cleveland’s regular-season finally, but the duo will be back in business against Orlando on Saturday. The Cavaliers guards should handle a full workload in Game 1. Rotoworld 31 minutes ago
  • Darius Garland active Saturday vs. Magic
    Darius Garland has been upgraded from out to active for the Cavaliers’ first-round meeting with the Magic on Saturday.

    Advice: Garland missed Cleveland’s regular-season finale against Charlotte but will re-enter the fray over the weekend. The Cavaliers’ point guard should be good to return to the starting lineup and push Craig Porter Jr. back to the bench. Rotoworld 43 minutes ago
  • 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 57 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 59 minutes ago
    Dean WadeCLE - SF,PF
    New Player Note
    INJ
  • 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 Today, 1:02 pm
    Ty JeromeCLE - PG,SG
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    INJ
  • 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
    Damion LeePHX - SG,SF
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    INJ
  • 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