Osman is questionable against the Mavericks on Monday because of a back injury.

EDGE Analysis

Osman has soreness in his lower back, which he suffered spasms from that forced him to sit out games on Nov. 18 and 22. The guard will have a little more than 24 hours of recovery time before Monday.

Osman scored 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt), along with four rebounds, two assists and a steal over 28 minutes in a 120-115 loss to the Suns on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Osman hit the 20-point threshold for the third time this season, showing no signs of a back injury that forced him to miss two games. The Cavaliers are currently relying on an eight-man rotation, which establishes a solid fantasy floor for Osman. He is best viewed as a streaming candidate but could build roster consideration in deeper leagues.

Osman (back) is probable for Wednesday's contest against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Osman has missed the past two games with back spasms but should be back Wednesday. This month, he's averaging 12.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 25.1 minutes.

Osman (back) is out for Monday's contest against the Nets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Osman will miss his second straight game due to lower-back spasms. The 2015 second-round pick's minutes will likely be shifted to Lauri Markkanen, who is poised to return Monday from a nine-game absence due to health and safety protocols.

Osman (back) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Barring a dramatic turnaround following the Cavaliers' morning shootaround Monday, Osman will miss a second straight game due to lower-back spasms. Before sitting out Thursday's loss to the Warriors, Osman had been averaging 13.6 points, 3.1 three-pointers, 3.1 boards and 1.8 assists in 25.6 minutes per contest, but his playing time and numbers will likely trend down once he's healthy. Kevin Love recently returned from a bout with COVID-19, and Lauri Markkanen (illness) will be back Monday, too. Looking further ahead, Evan Mobley (elbow) could be ready to return in early December, leaving Osman will fewer avenues for minutes.

Osman won't play Thursday against Golden State due to lower-back spasms, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Osman wasn't initially included on the injury report but was a late scratch with the back injury. Dylan Windler and Denzel Valentine could be more involved off the bench in his absence.

Osman finished Monday's 98-92 loss to the Celtics with 26 points (10-17 FG, 6-12 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 31 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Osman caught fire from beyond the arc and nearly led his team in scoring off the bench. His workload as a reserve has been reassuring for fantasy managers of late, as he's been nearing or even surpassing 30 minutes in each of the last six matchups. Osman is averaging 13.3 points and 2.6 rebounds over that stretch.

Osman ended Friday's 98-78 win over the Pistons with 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Osman was held to single figures in the scoring column in each of his last two appearances, but he returned to form in Friday's blowout win. He's had plenty of playing time off the bench during the last seven games and has averaged 12.9 points and 3.0 rebounds in 25.3 minutes per contest across that span.

Osman provided 20 points (7-15 FG, 6-12 3Pt) three rebounds, two assists and two steals across 30 minutes in Saturday's 101-92 loss to the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

Osman was cleared to play after a questionable tag due to a back issue, and his lights-out performance from the three-point line was somewhat unexpected. The Cavaliers are still working out their rotation, but when Osman is hot, it's hard to keep him off the floor. Isaac Okoro's (hamstring) absence contributed to his increased opportunity, and Osman is trapped behind him on the depth chart due to Okoro's superior defensive skill set.

Osman (back) will play Friday against the Pacers, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Osman was initially questionable with a back issue, but he's good to go for the preseason finale. In three preseason games, he's averaged 7.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 18.9 minutes.