Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cavaliers have waived Cam whitmore. (Source: Michael Scotto on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Whitmore had recently been acquired by Cleveland in a trade. He will seek a new landing spot this offseason.

James Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers according to Shams Charania. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

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Tre Mann was traded to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Mann was flipped to the Wizards along with a second-round pick for Cam Whitmore. Mann averaged just 5.5 points per game last season in 53 contests with the Charlotte Hornets. He will likely fill into a depth role in Washington.

Max Strus was traded to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: Strus is heading to Denver in exchange for Peyton Watson, who is also signing a 4-year deal with the Cavaliers. Strus played in just 12 games last season, but will likely slide in as a strong option off the bench who can flirt with 40% from beyond the arc.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading Dennis Schroder and cash to the Charlotte Hornets for Tre Mann. (Source: Shams Charania on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Schroder is officially moved after his name had been in the middle of trade rumors since earlier in the summer. He'll figure to step into a depth role in the back court for Charlotte.

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Source: Shams Charania on X)

Fantasy Impact: It’s an absolutely massive deal for Mitchell, with an average value of over $68 million a year. He will look to get the Cavs over the hump after they were swept in the Eastern Conference Finals by the eventual NBA Champions. For fantasy, expect his role to stay the same as a high volume scorer and playmaker.

The Cavaliers signed Thomas Bryant to a one-year contract.

Fantasy Impact: Bryant will add depth at center for Cleveland behind Jarrett Allen.

Dean Wade is expected to test the open market in free agency.

Fantasy Impact: Wade has spent his first seven seasons in the NBA with the Cavaliers. He has started at least 30 games in three straight seasons.

Kenny Atkinson will return next season as the Cleveland Cavaliers coach. (Source: Shams Charania)

Fantasy Impact: There was some thought Atkinson may be in danger after the Cavs got swept by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, but he will return next season. The Cavs advanced to their first conference finals since 2018. They are expected to be interested in a reunion with LeBron James this offseason.

Larry Nance Jr. is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s Game 7 against the Pistons.

Fantasy Impact: Nance was a late scratch for Friday’s Game 6 loss. He is on track to likely remain sidelined.

Sam Merrill is available for Game 3 on Saturday against the Pistons.

Fantasy Impact: Merrill is good to go after being listed as questionable. He should remain in his usual role for the Cavaliers.

Tyrese Proctor scored 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3PT), grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out eight assists in 35 minutes off the bench Sunday, helping Cleveland to a 130-117 win over Washington.

Fantasy Impact: Proctor established career-highs in points (22), rebounds (11), and assists (8) to cap off his rookie campaign on Sunday. He ended the season with three straight games scoring in double figures and averaged 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 18.4 minutes per game in April. However, Proctor averaged only 10.9 minutes during his rookie season and likely won't see a ton of action during Cleveland's postseason run.

Nae'Qwan Tomlin scored a career-high 26 points (9-16 FG, 4-8 3PT, 4-4 FT) and added eight rebounds and five assists as the Cavaliers knocked off the Wizards, 130-117, on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Tomlin surpassed his previous career-high of 24 points he scored against Indiana on April 13, 2025, and was just his second career 20-point effort. Tomlin averaged 10.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in four games in April. He should see a roughly 10-15 minutes off the bench per game for the Cavaliers during their postseason run.

Jarrett Allen has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Allen will sit out the season finale for the Cavaliers. Nae’Qwan Tomlin should continue to see more run for Cleveland in the front court.

Evan Mobley has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Mobley will sit out the season finale for the Cavaliers. Nae’Qwan Tomlin should continue to see more run for Cleveland in the front court.

Keon Ellis has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards. (Source: NBA Injury Report)

Fantasy Impact: Ellis will sit out the season finale for the Cavaliers. Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor should continue to see more run for Cleveland.

Jaylon Tyson is now listed as probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact: Tyson is on track to return from a multi-week absence. He could have his minutes managed as a result to close the regular season.

With James Harden (personal) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) both out Monday, Porter took on a larger role off the bench and made the most of it — 10 points (4-of-7 FGs), nine rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks, and one three-pointer against the Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact: Contributing across five categories in an expanded role is a reminder of what he's capable of when given the opportunity, and fantasy managers in deeper formats should take note of his upside when Cleveland is shorthanded.