Cavaliers vs Timberwolves Jan 8, 2026 Odds 2025

#2 SG

Sam Merrill: Provides spark off bench

Jan 8th

Merrill chipped in 22 points (7-13 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 131-122 loss to the Timberwolves.

#1 SG

Donovan Mitchell: Game-high 30 points in loss

Jan 8th

Mitchell registered 30 points (10-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and one steal over 37 minutes during the Cavaliers' 131-122 loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday.

#2 PG

Craig Porter: Starting Thursday

Jan 8th

Porter is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with Minnesota.

#2 SF

Jaylon Tyson: Suiting up Thursday

Jan 8th

Tyson (illness) will play Thursday against the Timberwolves.

#3 C

Larry Nance: Available to play

Jan 8th

Nance (calf) is available to play Thursday versus the Timberwolves, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

#1 PG

Darius Garland: Will play Thursday

Jan 8th

Garland (hand) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Timberwolves, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

#4 PF

Dean Wade: Won't play Thursday

Jan 7th

Wade (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Minnesota.

#3 SF

De'Andre Hunter: Effective in 22 minutes

Jan 7th

Hunter logged 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 120-116 victory over the Pacers.

#1 C

Jarrett Allen: Double-doubles in return

Jan 7th

Allen chipped in 19 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 120-116 win over the Pacers.

#9 SF

Max Strus: To miss at least four more weeks

Jan 6th

Strus (foot) is expected to miss at least four more weeks, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports Tuesday.

#4 C

Thomas Bryant: Sees 15 minutes off bench

Jan 5th

Bryant finished Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Pistons with seven points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 15 minutes.

#1 PF

Evan Mobley: Four rejections against Pistons

Jan 4th

Mobley recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists, four blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 loss to Detroit.

#3 PF

Nae'Qwan Tomlin: Serviceable two-way effort

Jan 2nd

Tomlin accumulated six points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Friday's 113-108 victory over the Nuggets.

#4 SG

Lonzo Ball: Back in rotation

Jan 2nd

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.

#8 PF

Chris Livingston: Sits out G League game

Dec 31st

Livingston didn't play Tuesday in the G League Cleveland Charge's 115-107 win over the Wisconsin Herd due to a knee contusion.

#7 SF

Luke Travers: All-around outing in G League

Dec 28th

Travers registered 24 points (11-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and two steals over 35 minutes in Saturday's 122-121 G League loss to the Delaware Blue Coats.