Osman will come off the bench Saturday at Sacramento, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old started the past two games but will return to the bench despite the Cavaliers still being down a starter with Jarrett Allen (concussion sidelined. Brodric Thomas will make his first career start with Osman shifting back to the bench.

Osman is starting Friday's game against the Lakers, Joe Gabriele of the Cavaliers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Osman will draw a second straight start with Collin Sexton (hamstring) unavailable once again. Osman played 21 minutes as a starter Wednesday and could see a similar workload against the Lakers.

Osman will start Wednesday's game against the Bulls in place of Collin Sexton (hamstring), Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Sexton nursing a sore hamstring, Osman will move back into the starting five for the first time since Feb. 21. The wing has been his usual up-and-down self for most of the season, and he's been in a bit of a rut since the All-Star break, averaging just 6.3 points on 25.0 percent shooting (20.0% 3Pt) over his last seven games (21.9 MPG).

Osman recorded five points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal during Monday's loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Osman tallied exactly five points for a second straight matchup, though he struggled from the floor. After getting off to a superb start to the season, Osman has basically been a non-factor since, as he's averaging just 6.9 points over his last 11 games. Across his first 30 appearances, Osman averaged 11.5 points per contest.

Osman (back) is available to play Monday against Houston, Angel Gray of Fox Sports Cleveland reports

EDGE Analysis

As anticipated, Osman has been cleared to take the court Monday evening following a one-game absence. He's averaging 8.3 points, 4.1 boards and 2.4 assists over his last 10 matchups.

Osman (back) is expected to play Monday against the Rockets, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Osman went through morning shootaround without issue, and the team believes he'll ultimately get the green light to run the floor Monday evening. Expect final confirmation on the forward's status closer to tip.

Osman (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Osman missed his first game of the season due to back spasms Saturday, but he has a chance to return against Houston. If he's held out again, Dylan Windler, Dean Wade and Lamar Stevens could all see increased run for Cleveland.

Osman (back) is out for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, the forward will miss his first game of the season due to back spasms. In his place, Dylan Windler, Dean Wade and Lamar Stevens could all see extra run.

Osman (back) officially remains questionable, but a source has indicated that the forward is unlikely to play, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Osman is dealing with back spasms, and with the Cavaliers 12-21, there's hardly a reason to risk further injury if he's feeling significantly less than 100 percent. Assuming he's out, Dylan Windler, Dean Wade and Lamar Stevens are candidates to see extra minutes.

Osman is questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers due to lower back spams.

EDGE Analysis

If Osman sits out Saturday, it will be his first absence of the season. If that ends up being the case, we could see more minutes from the likes of Dylan Windler, Lamar Stevens and Dean Wade.