The Cavs finally had their entire 11-man rotation healthy and available Thursday night in Oklahoma City. It lasted one game. Sources tell cleveland.com that starting power forward Evan Mobley and reserve swingman Isaac Okoro — two players listed as questionable — will both be out for Saturday night’s road trip finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Cavaliers will once again be without starter Evan Mobley and key contributor Isaac Okoro for Monday’s matchup against the visiting Phoenix Suns (3:30 p.m.
Cleveland faces Minnesota for a non-conference matchup. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.
The unsung hero of Cleveland's victory was Georges Niang, who put together his best game of the season on both ends of the floor. The veteran forward finished the game with 15 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 71 percent (5-for-7) from the floor.
Okoro (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Evan Dammarell of DownEuclid.com reports.
The Cavs could be without big man Evan Mobley on the road against the Timberwolves due to a surprise calf injury.
Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro have been ruled out of the Cleveland Cavaliers' matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
A night after besting the Knicks in New York, the Wolves were going toe to toe with Cleveland. With Evan Mobley sidelined with an injury for the Cavaliers, Minnesota was physically dominating a team that sits comfortably atop the Eastern Conference.
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson commends Georges Niang and Ty Jerome for their pivotal roles in the teams win over the Timberwolves.
However, the Wine and Gold will be down two of their key rotation players against the Minnesota Timberwolves ... and Mobley will be unavailable. Isaac Okoro missed eight games earlier this ...
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Okoro (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers. Okoro will miss a fourth straight game with a right shoulder strain. In his absence, Dean Wade and Georges Niang could see more time on the floor, especially if Caris LeVert (wrist) can't play in Friday's game in Philadelphia.