
This will be a fifth-straight absence for Jerome, while Wade will miss his second in a row. De'Andre Hunter, Isaac Okoro and Sam Merrill will once again fill out the majority of the reserve minutes. Hunter is the best fantasy option, though Merrill should provide some three-point value.
Wade was a late addition to the injury report and will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks. In has absence, De'Andre Hunter, Isaac Okoro and Javonte Green could see additional minutes with Hunter as the only one with any fantasy value.
Wade hasn't missed a game since February, but he could be sidelined against New York after being a late addition to the injury report. De'Andre Hunter, Isaac Okoro and Javonte Green would likely take on extra minutes if Wade is sidelined, though Hunter is the only one with fantasy appeal.
Tristan Thompson is far from a rotational player, so De'Andre Hunter could potentially find himself playing some small-ball four off the bench if Wade is ruled out.
While Cleveland's "core four" is available and will start Friday's game, Max Strus is not. Isaac Okoro, who is most valuable as a defender, will replace him in the lineup. Okoro offers limited production on the offensive end of the floor, especially with Garland and Mitchell available. Mobley's return pushes Dean Wade to the bench.