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Several Cavaliers ruled out for the confrontation against the Milwaukee Bucks
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Several Cavaliers ruled out for the confrontation against the Milwaukee Bucks

He Cleveland Knights They look to become one of the few teams in their franchise history to start the season a perfect 7-0. Their next test will be on Saturday night against the always dangerous milwaukee dollars.

Several members of Wine and Gold have has already been discarded for this second consecutive game.

Caris LeVert will miss Cleveland’s matchup against the Bucks due to right knee pain.

LeVert has played in each of the Cavalier’s first six games and is responsible for their strong start. He’s averaging 12.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 61 percent from the floor and 52 percent from behind the arc.

Not having LeVert available off the bench will be a blow to the Cavs, who have relied heavily on their depth to start the season.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3), guard Darius Garland (10) and forward Dean Wade (32) watch from the bench.

October 26, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, United States; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3), guard Darius Garland (10) and forward Dean Wade (32) look on from the bench during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Jaylon Tyson could have been a player who would have seen more minutes against Milwaukee with LeVert not playing. However, the rookie has also been ruled out. outside with a left hip sprain.

Tyson hasn’t broken Kenny Atkinson’s rotation, but he has made some appearances late in games, with Cleveland beating its opponents. In the four games in which he has seen action, Tyson scored seven points and hit a pair of three-pointers.

Craig Porter Jr. has missed the last few games with a thumb injury, but is listed as likely to play the Bucks on Saturday night. With the Cavs already having one of their primary ball handlers, Caris LeVert, ruled out, Porter could see some minutes with the second unit at some point in this matchup.

Max Strus remains out and has yet to play this season after suffering a sprained ankle before opening night. It is expected to return sometime in late November or early December.

As for Cleveland’s opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks will also be without a key player in their starting five.

Khris Middleton remains sidelined after suffering an ankle injury before the season that required surgery. Giannis Antetokounmpo was doubtful before the games with right patella tendinitis, but is listed as probable to play.