Cavs remain over the second apron, with no cash to trade and heavy restrictions on aggregate deals; their cap posture shapes February moves and the potential use of the Dis. player exception.

Garland’s injury timeline could shave a week or two off the start, but his top-50 pace, elite assist rate, and scoring volume keep him a steady prize in mid-rounds once he’s back.

Cavaliers appear as a neighboring East power in-play; their health and depth shape how the Bulls plot their ascent in a crowded conference.

Donovan Mitchell jumps to the front end of the second round (rounding to pick 15). The Cavaliers are projected to feature tighter games and longer minutes for their stars, boosting Mitchell’s volume and fantasy appeal, though the shift invites a higher selection cost.

Cavaliers were playoff opponent as Jović flashed 24 in Game 4. The series underscored the Heat’s need for depth to counter strong, multi-wing teams in a competitive East.