Qwiket Logo
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
Ty Jerome
Ty Jerome
Ty Jerome
Ty Jerome
NFL
NHL
MLB
NBA
NBA:
Orlando Magic
Minnesota Timberwolves
Miami Heat
Boston Celtics
LA Clippers
Denver Nuggets
Detroit Pistons
Atlanta Hawks
Cleveland Cavaliers
Toronto Raptors
San Antonio Spurs
Chicago Bulls
Charlotte Hornets
Philadelphia 76ers
New Orleans Pelicans
Sacramento Kings
Dallas Mavericks
Houston Rockets
Brooklyn Nets
New York Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder
Portland Trail Blazers
Indiana Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks
Golden State Warriors
Memphis Grizzlies
Los Angeles Lakers
Phoenix Suns
Utah Jazz
Washington Wizards
Qwiket Logo
IN-FOCUS
✕
Go To Full NBA Digest
August 18, 2025
Donovan Mitchell Bust or Bounceback | Cavaliers Red Hot Fantasy Targets
@OldManSquad
Old Man Squad Fantasy Basketball
Donovan Mitchell Bust or Bounceback | Cavaliers Red Hot Fantasy Targets

Cleveland’s core faces a season where health and minutes shape fantasy value. Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley look primed for bounce-back years after top-tier usage, while Darius Garland’s health and minutes will influence everything from Mitchell’s ceiling to Allen’s block-and-field-goal impact. Jared Allen’s durability anchors the frontcourt, and the Cavaliers’ rotation could feature Lonzo Ball and Ty Jerome as late-year depth if injuries pop. The over/under 55.5 wins invites caution, but the AAC-level depth of the Cavs’ lineup offers late-round upside as health realigns roles.

Mobley’s expanded role, Garland’s return-to-form potential, and Allen’s steady floor keep Cleveland’s fantasy narrative strong, even if the team isn’t the juggernaut of last season. As depth pieces like DeAndre Hunter or Max Strus surface in potential short-term gaps, managers should target the Cavs’ stars early and then chase value with careful backcourt depth and injury contingency plans.

Which Cavaliers players are the best bets for a breakout in fantasy this season, given their minutes and health expectations?How should fantasy managers approach the Darius Garland injury risk when drafting, in terms of when to draft Garland and alternatives?What impact does Mobley's increased role have on Evan Mobley vs Donovan Mitchell, and how to balance with Jared Allen in fantasy?If Lonzo Ball or Ty Jerome steps in as point guard early in the season, what is the expected fantasy upside for those players vs DeAndre Hunter and Max Strus?
Mentions:
Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA
@Darius Garland | Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA
@Darius Garland | Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA
@Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA
@Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA
@Evan Mobley | Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA
@Evan Mobley | Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA
@Lonzo Ball | Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA
@Lonzo Ball | Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA
@Ty Jerome | Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA
@Ty Jerome | Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix0qpLk0lg8..

Cleveland Cavaliers:
Lonzo Ball (1)
Jarrett Allen (1)
Emoni Bates (13)
Darius Garland (705)
Sam Merrill (70)
Donovan Mitchell (1)
Evan Mobley (745)
Craig Porter Jr. (11)
Max Strus (201)
Tristan Thompson (5)
Luke Travers (7)
Jaylon Tyson (32)
Dean Wade (99)
Kenny Atkinson (173)
De'Andre Hunter (46)
Larry Nance Jr. (5)
Javonte Green (1)
Chuma Okeke (0)
Nae'Qwan Tomlin (0)
Saliou Niang (1)
Tyrese Proctor (6)