Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Mon 4/4/16 8:02 AM

Dellavedova delivered six points (2-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), nine assists, and five rebounds in 31 minutes during the Cavaliers' 112-103 win against the Hornets on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova started in place of the injured Kyrie Irving (ankle) on Sunday, and did not disappoint. Dellavedova will continue to start whenever Irving sits out down the stretch, and the Cavaliers are already heavy favorites to earn the top seed in the East. Depending on Irving's status over the last handful of games, Dellavedova could make for a sneaky but solid play in most fantasy leagues.

Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Sun 4/3/16 2:39 PM

Dellavedova is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kyrie Irving is sitting out with a sprained ankle, so Dellavedova is being promoted into the starting lineup. It's unclear how long Irving will be sidelined, but until he's back in the lineup, Dellavedova should see an increase in his normal allotment of minutes. Over his last 10 games, Dellavedova is averaging 5.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists over 21 minutes.

Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Wed 3/30/16 9:35 AM

Dellavedova compiled four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), eight assists, and two rebounds in 20 minutes during the Cavaliers' 106-100 loss to the Rockets on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova matched Kyrie Irving and James Harden for the game-high in assists, but Dellavedova committed zero turnovers. His efforts were not enough to help the Cavaliers earn the win without LeBron James (rest), but Dellavedova has a very firm hold on the backup point guard position. Furthermore, he has enough size and grit to man the shooting guard spot, which allows him to soak up more than just Irving's leftover minutes.

Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Sat 3/26/16 10:52 AM

Dellavedova will start at point guard Saturday against the Knicks, Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova will get the nod Saturday in place of Kyrie Irving, who will be held out to rest. Dellavedova has averaged just 22 minutes per game in March, but he has averaged 31 minutes in the 11 games he has started this season, so he figures to receive a healthy boost in playing time Saturday.

Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Tue 3/8/16 12:32 PM

Dellavedova was held to two points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three assists, and two rebounds over 26 minutes in Monday's 106-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
This was arguably Dellavedova's weakest performance since the All-Star break, as he turned the ball over four times in addition to struggling from the field. Still, he's seen at least 20 minutes in all but one of the Cavs' 10 post-break games, so it looks like Dellavedova will continue to rank as one of interim coach Tyronn Lue's first men off the bench.

Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Fri 2/19/16 10:18 AM

Dellavedova (hamstring) logged 17 minutes in his return to the court in Thursday's 106-95 triumph over the Bulls. He tallied seven points (2-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, and one assist.
EDGE Analysis
During Dellavedova's five-game absence prior to the All-Star break, coach Tyronn Lue had responded by giving starting point guard elevated minutes, and that trend continued Thursday even though Dellavedova was back in the picture. Dellavedova more or less claimed Mo Williams' spot in the rotation, as Williams didn't play while Irving saw 31 minutes of court time. Now that Irving seems to have his restrictions fully lifted since his return from a fractured kneecap in late December, it seems fairly safe to conclude that Dellavedova's season average of 26.1 minutes will only plunge in the final two months of the campaign.

Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Thu 2/18/16 7:56 PM

Dellavedova (hamstring) will play in Thursday's game against the Bulls, Nolan Murphy of ESPN Cleveland reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova was dealing with a hamstring injury prior to the All-Star break, missing the Cavaliers' last five games. He was listed as probable heading into Thursday, though, so it comes as no surprise he'll be available against the Bulls. Look for Dellavedova to continue to back-up Kyrie Irving at point guard and see minutes in the mid-20's.

Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Wed 2/17/16 4:45 PM

Dellavedova (hamstring) is considered probable for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova missed the Cavs' final five games leading up to the All-Star break with a hamstring injury, but he went through a full practice Wednesday, and all signs point to him being available Thursday night. Expect Dellavedova to return to his usual role as the backup to Kyrie Irving.

Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Wed 2/10/16 7:14 PM

Dellavedova (hamstring) won't take the court Wednesday against the Lakers, Chris Haynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Dellavedova will miss the Cavaliers' final game before the break due to a left hamstring strain, which marks his fifth absence in a row. Expect Mo Williams to serve as Kyrie Irving's primary backup, while Dellavedova rests up in anticipation of a return to action on Feb. 18 against the Bulls.

Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Tue 2/9/16 11:04 AM

Dellavedova (hamstring) is unlikely to return before the All-Star break, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova has already missed four consecutive games, allowing Mo Williams to rejoin the rotation as Kyrie Irving's backup. Once healthy, Dellavedova figures to regain his previous role, logging minutes in the mid-teens to mid-20s.