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Cavs news: 7 players land on injury report ahead of Knicks game

The Cleveland Cavaliers face several availability concerns ahead of their Saturday meeting with the New York Knicks. Starting center Jarrett Allen headlines the list of absentees after being ruled out for a second straight game with a right knee contusion…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 8:02 PM
Cavs news: 7 players land on injury report ahead of Knicks game
Key Things to Know
  • Seven Cleveland Cavaliers players are unavailable ahead of Saturday's matchup against the New York Knicks.
  • Starting center Jarrett Allen is ruled out for a second straight game with a right knee contusion.
  • Sam Merrill will also miss the contest due to a right elbow injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cleveland Cavaliers have seven players listed as unavailable ahead of their Saturday matchup against the New York Knicks. Starting center Jarrett Allen is ruled out for a second consecutive game due to a right knee contusion suffered against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sam Merrill will also miss the contest with a right elbow injury, while Jaylon Tyson and Nae'Qwan Tomlin are sidelined with ankle and back injuries, respectively.

Three other Cavaliers players are out due to G League assignments or two-way duties, including Khalifa Diop, Tristan Enaruna, and Ernest Udeh Jr. Head coach Kenny Atkinson may continue starting Evan Mobley at center alongside Thomas Bryant's support off the bench as Cleveland prepares to face New York stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns.

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