Craig Porter Jr.

Ball has missed Cleveland's last two games, freeing up additional minutes for Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor. However, they also benefitted from the absence of Darius Garland on Monday, so even fewer minutes will be available to Porter and Proctor if Ball plays.

This will be an eighth straight absence for Merrill, and there hasn't been much clarity as to how much longer he'll be out. Jaylon Tyson will continue to play a large role, even if he is pushed to the bench with Darius Garland back. Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor will also continue to see added minutes off the bench, though neither will play enough to be worth streaming.

Porter, who is dealing with a strained left hamstring, will miss a third straight game on Friday. His absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, as Darius Garland and Lonzo Ball are healthy. Those two will handle the point guard responsibilities, as they have for most of the season.

Porter has missed Cleveland's last two games with a strained left hamstring. While his absence may not impact fantasy basketball by itself, it does leave the Cavaliers down an option in the backcourt. Darius Garland will be available after sitting out Monday's loss to the Raptors for injury management reasons, so Cleveland should be fine regarding perimeter depth.

Porter is set to sit out again with a strained hamstring after missing Sunday's game against the Clippers with the same injury. With Darius Garland (toe) also already ruled out, the Cavaliers will lean on Lonzo Ball and Donovan Mitchell to handle the ball against the Raptors on Monday.