Several Cavaliers ruled out for matchup against Milwaukee Bucks
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Several Cavaliers ruled out for matchup against Milwaukee Bucks

The Cleveland Cavaliers looks to become one of the few teams in franchise history to start the season at a perfect 7-0. Their next test comes on Saturday night against the ever-dangerous Milwaukee Bucks.

Several members of Wine and Gold have already excluded for this second game of a back-to-back.

Caris LeVert will be missed Cleveland’s matchup with the Bucks with right knee pain.

LeVert has played in each of the Cavaliers’ first six games and is responsible for their hot start. He is 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 huge blow to the Cavs, who have relied heavily on their depth early in 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, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3), guard Darius Garland (10) and forward Dean Wade (32) watch 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 to see more minutes against Milwaukee when LeVert didn’t play. However, the rookie has also been convicted out with a sprain of the left hip.

Tyson hasn’t cracked Kenny Atkinson’s rotation but has made some appearances late in games, where Cleveland blew their opponents out. In the four games he has seen action in, Tyson has scored seven points and knocked down a pair of threes.

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 key ball handlers in, 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 an ankle before opening night. He is expected to be back 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 is still out after suffering a preseason ankle injury that required surgery. Giannis Antetokounmpo was doubtful for the games with right patella tendinitis but is listed as probable to play.