With the 28-year-old out of the lineup for an extended period, Max Strus seems poised to reclaim his starting small forward spot from last season, as he has started in each of Cleveland's last five contests. The Cavaliers also have Georges Niang, Sam Merrill, and Jaylon Tyson as additional wing depth during Wade's absence.

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.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a stretch that qualifies as their second worst of the season entering the finale of a three-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Cleveland ...

The Cleveland Cavaliers (34-6) wrap up a 3-game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves (22-19) Saturday at Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM

Cleveland faces Minnesota for a non-conference matchup. The teams square off Saturday for the first time this season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of a stretch ... game road trip against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday in Minneapolis. Cleveland is off to a tremendous start with 34 wins in ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points, Darius Garland added 29 and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 124-117 ...

The Cavaliers shot 58.2% from the field as a team, their second-highest field goal percentage in a game so far this season.Two reasons why the Wine and Gold fared so well against the Hawks on Thursday night were Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.

Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points and Ty Jerome added 20 points off the bench for Cleveland (39-9), which has the best home record in the league at 23-3.

Darius Garland's season a year ago almost couldn't have gone worse. Thursday night, his All-Star selection was a redemption of sorts.

Darius Garland scored 26 points and Evan Mobley had 16 points and 10 rebounds after both were named All-Star reserves, helping the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers to a 137-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.