Garland and LeVert will join Sam Merrill, Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade on the Cavaliers' injury report for the second leg of a back-to-back set. Cleveland is a heavy favorite, and the team is likely giving Garland and Co. some extra time off. Garland's injury shouldn't be considered serious. Craig Porter Jr. and Ty Jerome are expected to see increased run in Garland's absence.
Merrill will remain sidelined for a second straight game, freeing up minutes within Cleveland's bench rotation. While Craig Porter Jr. has moved into the back end of the rotation, Caris LeVert and even Ty Jerome are better streaming options.
While available for Saturday's game, Porter is not guaranteed rotation minutes due to Ty Jerome serving as the backup point guard. There's no need to consider rostering Porter currently.
Porter's playing time has been limited when available, with Ty Jerome claiming the backup point guard job. Porter's potential availability will not impact fantasy basketball.
Porter and Tyson will not be available for Friday's game, and their absences will not impact fantasy basketball.