Updating a previous report, Nwaba will start Monday's game against Detroit, Spencer Davies of Basketball Insiders reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was initially reported that Marquese Chriss would get the nod in place of Kevin Love, but the Cavs will, in fact, go with Nwaba, who started the last game Love missed.

Nwaba will start Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Larry Nance, Tristan Thompson, Marquese Chriss and Kevin Love out, the Cavs will have little choice but to go small up front, so Nwaba will get the nod at power forward, with Ivica Zubac at center.

Nwaba contributed 22 points (9-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist, and one steal in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 113-107 loss to the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Nwaba finished with a career high in scoring while matching his career high in made threes. This is just the sixth time through 34 appearances this season that Nwaba has reached double figures in scoring, and the first time since Feb. 8. However, he has earned at least 20 minutes in each of the last three games. Overall, Nwaba usually offers limited production and remains best reserved for use in deeper leagues.

Nwaba will shift to a bench role for Thursday's game against the Suns, Gina Mizell of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nwaba has struggled during his previous five matchups, posting averages of 8.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists during that stretch. Brandon Knight will make his third straight start at shooting guard and Cedi Osman will take over at small forward.

Nwaba will be on a minutes restriction Saturday against the Pacers, Jim Ayello of USA Today Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

On the second half of a back-to-back set, coach Larry Drew will opt to limit Nwaba's workload. A specific limit hasn't been announced, but Nwaba saw 29 minutes during Friday's contest.

Nwaba produced eight points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes Tuesday in the Cavaliers' 103-96 loss to the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

In his second game back from more than a month-long absence due to an ankle injury, Nwaba moved into the starting five at power forward. Undersized at the position at 6-foot-4, Nwaba was perhaps unsurprisingly overmatched against his counterpart, the 6-foot-8 Jayson Tatum (25 points, seven boards in 34 minutes). With the Cavaliers perhaps getting one or both of Kevin Love (toe) or Cedi Osman (ankle) back for Friday's game in Washington, Nwaba could move back to his more natural wing position, though it might come with a downturn in playing time.

Nwaba will start Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Spencer Davies of BBallInsiders reports.

EDGE Analysis

Due to a myriad of absences, Nwaba will draw a start Tuesday. The matchup marks his second game back from an 18-game absence, and it's his first start since Dec. 21 against the Raptors. In six previous starts, Nwaba is averaging 5.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 1.0 steal across 22.7 minutes while shooting 30.8 percent from the field.

Nwaba totaled 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and a steal over 15 minutes in the Cavaliers' loss to the Mavericks on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Nwaba took the court for the first time since Dec. 23 and as expected, he was on a minutes restriction. His minutes are bound to rise, and he makes a fine speculative add in most formats.

Nwaba (ankle) will be available on a minutes restriction for Saturday's contest against the Mavericks, Spencer Davies of BBallInsidersSpencer reports.

EDGE Analysis

A sprained left ankle has prevented Nwaba from playing since the day after Christmas, but he's recovered enough to take the floor Saturday. If he does end up being sent into the game, he's expected to have his minutes monitored.

Nwaba (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Nwaba has been on the shelf for 18 straight games due to a left ankle sprain, although his return appears to be on the horizon. Even if he is cleared to play Saturday, his playing time figures to be monitored closely.