The Cleveland Cavaliers will once again be shorthanded as they take on the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Their locker room has caught the injury bug and it's keeping some of the team's most impactful players on the bench.
Donovan Mitchell - OUT
Donovan Mitchell said that he would likely sit out against the Pacers last Saturday citing his knee that is clearly still bothering him. He was indeed ruled out on Sunday evening, but the injury report noted a nasal fracture as the reason for his absence.
The All-Star guard just can't seem to catch a break on the injury front.
Max Strus - OUT
Another regular starter who will remain on the sideline against Indiana is Max Sturs. The small forward has been ruled OUT against the Pacers and miss his eighth consecutive game with a lingering right knee strain.
Yes, Strus has been a streaky shooting this season. But you can't deny that Cleveland's floor spacing has suffered without him on the floor.
Evan Mobley - OUT
Evan Mobley remains OUT with an ankle injury that he suffered against the Boston Celtics almost two weeks ago. There have been very few updates on how long this injury will keep him out.
Dean Wade - OUT
Dean Wade missed all three of last week's games for personal reasons. He remained on the inactive list for Saturday's matchup with the Houston Rockets, but this time it was for right knee soreness. Wade was listed as doubtful leading up to Cleveland's game in Indiana, but now it's confirmed that he is OUT.
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