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Cavaliers get major injury boost ahead of undermanned 76ers matchup

The Cleveland Cavaliers have dealt with their fair share of injuries to start this season and it’s finally their turn to catch a break. While Darius Garland is expected to make his return to the starting lineup for the Cavaliers on Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers have ruled out several impact players.

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The Cavs player not named Darius Garland whose injury return is criminally underrated

While unofficial until the starting lineups are announced, all signs are pointing to the Cleveland Cavaliers getting Darius Garland back for his season debut on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers.

De'Andre Hunter News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 5

Cavaliers starter in danger of being out vs. 76ers after surprising injury update

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a seesaw-type season so far, as the team currently sits at 4-3. However, a new injury could put them back at .500 on the year.

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'He’s Playing Like He’s Back at Chino Hills' – Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell Raves About Having Lonzo Ball as a Teammate

The Cleveland Cavaliers made the bold offseason move of trading for Lonzo Ball, and the former second overall pick has been as good as advertised so far this season.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Darius Garland News / Field Level Media / November 5

Cavs' Darius Garland likely to make season debut vs. Sixers

Two-time All-Star point guard Darius Garland is expected to make his season debut Wednesday for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers.

Lonzo Ball News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Why Lonzo Ball can ‘1000%’ elevate Cavs… but it will take time

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is a walking human highlight reel in his own right, but even his eyes widen when Lonzo Ball passes the rock.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 4

Cavs’ Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill upgraded to questionable

The Cavaliers are finally starting to look like the Cavaliers again. Darius Garland (toe), Jarrett Allen (finger), and Sam Merrill (hip) have all been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s home game vs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / November 4

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson on Darius Garland looming return: ‘See how he responds’

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was asked about reports that All-Star point guard Darius Garland could return Wednesday, and Atkinson was realistic. “Just kind of see how he responds,” Atkinson told reporters Tuesday, via Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Cavs fill final two-way contract slot with former local high school star: ‘It was a no-brainer’

On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed Akron native Chris Livingston to a two-way contract, filling out the team’s roster to 18. He joins Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Luke Travers as the third and final two-way player on the squad.

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Cavaliers' Darius Garland could make season debut against 76ers

Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland could make his season debut as soon as Wednesday vs. Philadelphia, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports that Garland will have his status upgraded on the team’s injury report.

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Can Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley co-exist in Cleveland Cavaliers' front court?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have started 4-3, a far cry from last season’s 15-0 start in Kenny Atkinson's first season as head coach. Last season, the Cavaliers’ lineup appeared cohesive, with Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland orchestrating the offense effectively while Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley anchored the frontcourt.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 2

Donovan Mitchell returns, Cavs get right vs Hawks

Donovan Mitchell came back and the Cavaliers looked something like the Cavaliers again. For the most part, anyway. The Cavs beat the Hawks 117-109 on Sunday at Rocket Arena, snapping a two-game slide and moving to 4-3.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1

Depleted Cavaliers hope to snap skid vs. trending Hawks

The injury bug has bit the Cleveland Cavaliers in a big way, with five of their top seven players currently sidelined. Having over $130 million of the team's league-high payroll in street clothes can't be a happy sight for owner Dan Gilbert.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Cavaliers confirm injury details, outlook for center Jarrett Allen

Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen suffered a broken left ring finger.

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Lonzo Ball News / Yardbarker / October 27

Lonzo Ball is looking good to start his Cavaliers run

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a gamble by trading for oft-injured guard Lonzo Ball in the offseason. The move, assuming Ball can capture some of his old magic, would give the Cavaliers another ball-dominant facilitator with good court vision and strong defensive skill sets.

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