Ball closed with nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 133-107 victory over the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Ball was back in the rotation, seeing the floor for the first time in the past five games. With Darius Garland (foot) having to leave the game early, Ball was inserted into the action. While he was able to put up serviceable numbers, managers will want to wait for an update regarding Garland's health before running to add Ball.

Ball accumulated six points (2-3 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 15 minutes during Friday's 113-108 victory over the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Ball was back in the rotation after missing the past two games. With Cleveland failing to live up to expectations thus far, the rotation has been a point of conjecture. Despite coming into the season as the primary backup behind Darius Garland, Ball has struggled to deliver consistent production. Through 26 appearances, he has averaged just 5.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 22.9 minutes per game.

Ball (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Cavaliers' 113-101 win over the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Ball wasn't listed on the Cavaliers' injury report leading up to Monday's game, so his lack of playing time seems to be simply a result of him at least temporarily falling out of head coach Kenny Atkinson's rotation. Atkinson elected to go with Craig Porter, Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson as the team's reserve options at guard and on the wing while Ball failed to get off the bench. Ball's $10 million contract had likely given him a longer leash in the rotation than he otherwise deserved; the 28-year-old is shooting an abysmal 29.9 percent from the field and 25.6 percent from three-point range in 23.2 minutes per game over his 25 appearances on the season.

Ball (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

Ball did not play in Tuesday's win over the Pelicans due to a left knee injury, but the veteran guard has progressed enough in his recovery to be available Christmas Day. He is averaging 5.6 points, 4.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 threes and 1.4 steals over 23.9 minutes per game this season.

Ball will be rested Tuesday against the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Ball is not cleared for back-to-back sets, so he'll sit this one out as expected. During Monday's win over Charlotte, Ball had six points, seven assists, two rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes.

Ball had two points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 127-111 loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Ball grabbed at least five rebounds for the 12th game this season, but he has not been shooting the ball well. In 21 games, Ball averages just 5.4 points on 28.8 percent from the field and 25.0 percent from three.

Ball (knee/rest) isn't on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Ball sat out of the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday but will be ready to roll for Friday's clash. He's averaging 3.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals over his last five appearances.

Ball (knee/rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Ball will take a seat for the second half of Cleveland's back-to-back set after posting two points (1-2 FG), six rebounds, five assists and three steals in 22 minutes during a 130-117 win over the Spurs on Friday. The point guard should return to action next week during Cleveland's NBA Cup consolation schedule.

Ball (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ball will return from a two-game absence due to illness. The veteran guard is averaging 5.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 23.6 minutes per game this season.

Ball (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Ball remains under the weather but is likely to snap a two-game absence Wednesday. Over his last five appearances (one start), the 28-year-old point guard has averaged 4.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 24.8 minutes per contest.