Tyrese Proctor

Proctor will not be available for Friday's game, but his absence does not significantly affect fantasy basketball. With Lonzo Ball available, the rookie wing picked up a DNP-CD in Wednesday's loss to the Trail Blazers.

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.

Garland is available after missing five games with a toe injury that initially became an issue in March and required surgery during the offseason. He'll be under a restriction on Friday, with the expectation being that the point guard won't play more than 30 minutes. Garland's return impacts Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor the most, as the latter may fall out of the rotation entirely.