Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 11/27/15 9:48 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova posted seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, five assists, and one block in 33 minutes during the Cavaliers' 95-90 win versus the Hornets on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova returned to the lineup after missing Wednesday's game versus the Raptors with a left calf strain, and he played heavy minutes thanks in part to Mo Williams getting into foul trouble and logging only 21 minutes. Until Kyrie Irving returns in the next month or so, Dellavedova will likely continue to enjoy a fairly plentiful load of minutes.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 11/27/15 6:13 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (calf) will play Friday against Charlotte, Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
The backup point guard has been dealing with a calf injury for the last few games, and he was held out of Wednesday's loss to the Raptors. However, after going through shootaround without issue, Dellavedova has been given the green light, and he'll serve as the primary backup to Mo Williams on Friday.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 11/27/15 10:16 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Coach David Blatt remains hopeful that Dellavedova (calf) will be able to play in Friday's game against Charlotte, Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova struggled through a left calf strain over the past week but actually missed just one game as a result of the injury to date. Jared Cunningham and Mo Williams will be in line for added minutes if the Australian is deemed unfit to face the Hornets.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Wed 11/25/15 6:23 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (calf) will not play Wednesday against the Raptors, broadcaster Fred McLeod reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova previously played through his current left calf strain against the Magic on Monday, but apparently the Cavaliers won't elect to challenge the injury any further. Fellow point guards Mo Williams (ankle) and Jared Cunningham will likely split up the minutes accordingly, although Williams is facing an undetermined minutes restriction since he's returning from a three-game absence.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Wed 11/25/15 11:07 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (calf) is a game time decision for the Cavaliers' game against the Raptors on Wednesday, Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Mo Williams returning from an ankle injury, Dellavedova would slide back down the depth chart to contribute bench minutes tonight if he plays. If he doesn't play, Jared Cunningham would likely see increased minutes as a result.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Tue 11/24/15 3:21 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (ankle) scored a season-high 15 points (5-8, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and added nine assists, a steal, and no turnovers across 24 minutes in Monday's win over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova came into the came nursing a sore left ankle that he acquired in Saturday's win over the Hawks, but he was able to make the start and turn in one of his most efficient performances of the season. In addition to making the most of his opportunities from downtown, Dellavedova posted at least nine assists and no turnovers for the second time this season, boosting his ratio to 4.3:1. Although he's just filling in as a starter until Mo Williams (ankle) is ready to return, Dellavedova should continue to see heavy minutes off the bench in the short term and provide decent value in deep leagues.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Mon 11/23/15 5:24 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (ankle) will get the start Monday, though his condition will be monitored, Chris Haynes of the Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova sustained an ankle injury Saturday against Atlanta, but he'll play through the ailment Monday as the Cavs are already without Mo Williams (ankle) and Kyrie Irving (knee). With Dellavedova at less than 100 percent, the Cavs will likely turn to Jared Cunningham for minutes off the bench, and LeBron James should see no shortage of ball-handling duties.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Mon 11/23/15 3:05 PM 1 Comment
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova is dealing with a left ankle injury, but is expected to play Monday against the Magic, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Regular point guard Mo Williams (ankle) appears doubtful to play Monday, so Dellavedova could pick up a third straight start in his stead. However, it's worth noting that Jared Cunningham was spotted with a wine-colored jersey usually reserved for starters during the Cavs' morning shooatround, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, so it's far from guaranteed that Dellavedova will be in the lineup. Even so, Dellavedova should be in line for ample minutes even if he's limited to a bench role Monday, as the expected absences of Williams, Kyrie Irving (knee), and Iman Shumpert (wrist) leave the Cavs will few other options in the backcourt.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 11/20/15 1:36 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova started for the injured Mo Williams (leg) and posted seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), a career-best 13 assists, and one rebound in 39 minutes Thursday against the Bucks.
EDGE Analysis
Dellavedova demonstrated some playmaking abilities Thursday and didn't disappoint. He may see more action in the short run, with Mo Williams still questionable to play moving forward. That being said, any value Dellavedova may hold now will be short-lived, so it wouldn't be wise to drop anyone of value for him.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Thu 11/19/15 8:17 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova will start at point guard Thursday against the Bucks,CF Gardner of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Mo Williams inactive due to a leg injury, Dellavedova will move into the starting lineup for the first time this season. He's averaged 6.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists over 26 minutes per game so far this season, but could see those minutes, as well as his overall production, increase with Williams sidelined.