Cavaliers Remain Undermanned Ahead Of Matchup vs. Pelicans

The Cleveland Cavaliers will still be without their starting small forward, Dean Wade, against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Oct 26, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) shoots a jump shot against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be playing undermanned for the third straight game as some of their critical rotational pieces remain sidelined with injuries.

Here's Cleveland's injury report as they look to win their ninth straight game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Dean Wade - Out

Dean Wade missed the Cavs' second game of a back-to-back with the Milwaukee Bucks due to illness. Cleveland's starting small forward will remain out against the Pelicans.

Isaac Okoro slid into the Cavs' starting lineup for Wade on Monday, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the same thing happen on Wednesday.

Caris LeVert - Available

Caris LeVert is available after being listed as questionable leading up to the game with right knee soreness, which has kept him from playing in Cleveland's last two games.

LeVert has been a key piece in Cleveland's hot start. He's currently averaging 12.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 4.3 assists while shooting an efficient 61.4 percent from the floor and 52.4 percent from behind the arc.

Jaylon Tyson - Available

Jaylon Tyson is also available against New Orleans after missing the last two games with a left hip sprain.

With Wade, Tyson could see some minutes off the bench if he's able to play.

Max Strus - Out

Max Strus is still out with an ankle sprain he suffered before the season began.

Mar 13, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

The Cavs aren't the only ones undermanned heading into this matchup. New Orleans also has a lengthy injury report to go over.

Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado, and Jordan Hawkins are all questionable to play against Cleveland. Herb Jones, Dejoounte Murray, CJ McCollum, and Trey Murphy III have all already been ruled out.