PLAYERINJURY
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Darius GarlandG(10/15/25) - Toe: Out - Garland participated in a scrimmage with contact Tuesday (Oct. 14) but he remains without a timetable to return to action, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.
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Max StrusG-F(09/30/25) - Foot: Out - Strus is no longer wearing a walking boot Tuesday (Sept. 30) but still has a lengthy recovery process ahead due to the surgery on his fractured left foot, per Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Sam MerrillG(10/28/25) - Hip: Out - The Cleveland Cavaliers listed Merrill as OUT for Wednesday's (Oct. 29) game against Boston.

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury News

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Cavs' Sam Merrill 'hurting' following early exit vs. PistonsSpencer Davies ·
Cavs' Darius Garland hints return from toe injury — 'I'm pretty close'Paolo Mariano ·
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De'Andre Hunter listed as questionable for Cavs' season opener vs. KnicksSpencer Davies ·
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Darius Garland ahead of schedule from toe injury signals 'good sign' for CavsSpencer Davies ·
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Cavs' De'Andre Hunter uncertain for season opener vs. Knicks with knee injurySpencer Davies ·
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Cavs' De'Andre Hunter avoids disastrous knee injury in preseason finale vs. PistonsSpencer Davies ·
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Cavs' Darius Garland takes next major step in toe injury recovery before season openerSpencer Davies ·
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Cavs' Kenny Atkinson adds mystery to Sam Merrill's injurySpencer Davies ·
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Darius Garland, Max Strus positive injury updates provide hope at Cavs Media DaySpencer Davies ·
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Cavs' Max Strus to miss start of season after foot surgeryBrett Siegel ·
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Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell shares 'no joke' reaction to Tyrese Haliburton's injuryMiguel La Torre ·
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Darius Garland toe surgery announced amid Cavs trade rumorsBenedetto Vitale ·
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Cavs star Darius Garland opens up about playing through pain after season endsEvan Dammarell ·
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Donovan Mitchell to play in Game 5 vs. Pacers amid injury concernsJaren Kawada ·
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Cavs brace for do-or-die Game 5 amid Donovan Mitchell injury concernEvan Dammarell ·
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Cavs' Donovan Mitchell MRI results put Game 5 status in question vs. PacersBrett Siegel ·
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Cavs' Donovan Mitchell issues encouraging update amid injury concernsRichard Pereira ·
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Donovan Mitchell's ankle injury gets murky MRI update from Kenny AtkinsonEvan Dammarell ·
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Cavs' Donovan Mitchell exits Game 4 vs. Pacers with concerning injuryRichard Pereira ·
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Cavs battle back to full strength for season-saving Game 4 showdown vs. PacersEvan Dammarell ·
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Cavs rally behind Evan Mobley’s return to dominate Pacers in Game 3 winEvan Dammarell ·
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Cavs get Darius Garland, Evan Mobley boost for Game 3 vs PacersEvan Dammarell ·
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