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Cavaliers at Nets: Money on the Floor, March 1, 2026
Mitchell will miss a third consecutive contest due to a right groin strain. According to Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, head coach Kenny Atkinson said Friday that the injury isn't expected to result in a long-term absence, so the star guard can be considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons until Cleveland offers an update. With Mitchell out, Sam Merrill, Craig Porter and Keon Ellis (finger) are candidates for increased playing time.
Updates on Strus' status have been few and far between since he underwent surgery in late August to address a Jones fracture of his left foot, but Atkinson's comments offer some encouragement that the 29-year-old's 2025-26 debut could be on the horizon. Atkinson said last week that he fully anticipates Strus playing in games before the end of the regular season, but a more definitive target date for his return likely won't become clear until he takes part in full-contact scrimmaging with teammates. Strus will likely have his playing time monitored carefully once he's ready to play, but the career 36.8 percent three-point shooter will give the Cavaliers some extra floor spacing whenever he takes the court.
Wade was initially listed as questionable before being ruled out for Friday's overtime loss to the Pistons due to a right ankle sprain, and it's not a positive sign that he's being ruled out a day in advance of Sunday's contest. The forward's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against Detroit. In the meantime, Jaylon Tyson and Nae'Qwan Tomlin are candidates to see an uptick in minutes.
