Nwaba (knee) is out Saturday against the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Nwaba has missed three straight games with right knee soreness. His next chance to play arrives Monday against the Nets.

The Cavaliers ruled Nwaba (knee) out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nwaba wasn't spotted at the Cavs' morning shootaround, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise that he'll be held out of action for the second straight game due to the sore right knee. With Sam Dekker (ankle) unlikely to be available Wednesday or in line to face restrictions if he suits up, Larry Nance is expected to make another start at power forward. Nance turned in one of his best lines of the season in Monday's 102-95 loss to the Timberwolves, tallying 12 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes.

Nwaba has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Timberwolves due to a sore right knee, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear when the issue crept up or how long it will keep Nwaba sidelined at this point. He's started the last three games, averaging 8.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 30.7 minutes during that stretch. Larry Nance will likely benefit the most from Nwaba's absence Monday. A matchup against the Thunder on Wednesday will be Nwaba's next chance to take the court.

Nwaba will start Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cavs will start Nwaba on LeBron James, as he enters the lineup in place of Larry Nance, Jr. Tristan Thompson will remain at center, while Cedi Osman, Rodney Hood and Collin Sexton round out the starting five.

Nwaba collected 18 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 113-89 win over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Nwaba finished with season highs in scoring, rebounding, assists, made threes, and minutes while delivering an efficient stat line. Nwaba had only scored 24 points (on five-of-16 from the field) through 74 minutes of action (eight appearances) prior to this breakout performance, which he'll look to build on during Wednesday's matchup with the Wizards.

Nwaba, with Sam Dekker (ankle) out two-to-four weeks, will "definitely" play more minutes, Spencer Davies of Basketball Insiders reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Dekker and Kevin Love (toe) out for an extended period of time, the Cavaliers have some depth issues. Nwaba's run has been spotty this season, but that appears in line to change. Last season, he averaged 7.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23.5 minutes.

Nwaba (groin) is starting Friday against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Nwaba has shaken off a groin injury to start Friday's game. He will likely play a depth role for Cleveland this season and is unlikely to have fantasy relevancy in standard formats.

Nwaba (groin) will remain out for Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nwaba is dealing with a tweaked groin and is set to miss a second straight contest as a result. The Cavaliers haven't provided any sort of updated timetable for his return, so he'll continue to be day-to-day moving forward and can also be considered questionable for Friday's preseason finale against the Pistons. The Cavaliers could be a little short of depth on the wing with guys like Rodney Hood (ankle) and Jordan Clarkson (rest) also sitting out Monday.

Despite a plethora of guards, Coach Tyrone Lue indicated Nwaba will likely have a spot in the rotation, Marla Ridenour of Ohio.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After signing a 10-day contract with the Lakers as a rookie, Nwaba ultimately saw action in 20 games. He used that momentum to earn a spot on the Bulls' roster last year, and ultimately started 21 of 70 games. He ended up averaging 7.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.8 steals across 23.5 minutes. The scrappy guard signed a one-year deal with the Cavs during the offseason in hopes of carving out a role on the team. His 12 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3PT) and four rebounds across 12 minutes in the Cavs' most recent exhibition game are a sign of what he can bring to the table when given minutes. Still, with so many guards in the rotation he does not warrant a roster spot in standard leauges, but he is worth keeping an eye on in deeper leagues as the season progresses.

Nwaba and the Cavaliers agreed to a contract Wednesday, Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nwaba, a second-year wing, saw career highs in both minutes per game (23.5) and starts (21) with the Bulls last season after spending his rookie year with the Lakers. While not much of a scorer, averaging 7.9 points, he played within himself, shooting 47.8 percent from the field and 34.6 percent from deep. Nwaba is also a notably good defender and rebounder for his position(s), posting 7.1 boards and a combined 1.9 steals/blocks per 36 minutes last year. With LeBron James' departure from Cleveland, 36.9 minutes per contest have opened up on the team. Heading into training camp, it will likely be an open competition on the wing for a role -- Nwaba, J.R. Smith, Rodney Hood, Jordan Clarkson and Cedi Osman all being involved.