Cleveland Cavaliers injury report
3 players on the current report.
- Khalifa DiopDay-To-Day
CLE · Knee · 2026-10-22
Diop is away from the team while tending to a knee injury. His next chance to rejoin Cleveland comes next Thursday for the season opener against the 76ers.
- Nae'Qwan TomlinDay-To-Day
CLE · Back · 2026-10-22
Tomlin is away from the team while tending to a back injury. He carries no timetable for a return.
- Sam MerrillDay-To-Day
CLE · Elbow · 2026-10-22
Merrill was held out of Tuesday's preseason finale due to right elbow soreness and won't scrimmage Saturday. He can be considered questionable for Thursday's regular-season opener against the 76ers until the Cavaliers provide an update on his status.
| Player | Status | Injury | Return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalifa DiopCLE | Day-To-Day | Knee | 2026-10-22 | Diop is away from the team while tending to a knee injury. His next chance to rejoin Cleveland comes next Thursday for the season opener against the 76ers. |
| Nae'Qwan TomlinCLE | Day-To-Day | Back | 2026-10-22 | Tomlin is away from the team while tending to a back injury. He carries no timetable for a return. |
| Sam MerrillCLE | Day-To-Day | Elbow | 2026-10-22 | Merrill was held out of Tuesday's preseason finale due to right elbow soreness and won't scrimmage Saturday. He can be considered questionable for Thursday's regular-season opener against the 76ers until the Cavaliers provide an update on his status. |