Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Double-double in Thursday's loss
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Allen amassed 12 points (6-9 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Thursday's 103-95 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The 25-year-old center has just three double-doubles on the season, but they've all come in the last six contests as Allen finally appears back in form after an ankle injury cost him the first five games of 2023-24. Over that six-game stretch, he's averaging 15.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 blocks while shooting 71.2 percent from the floor and 88.9 percent from the free-throw line.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Posts second double-double
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Allen ended Saturday's 121-115 loss to the Lakers with 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals over 37 minutes.
Allen struggled mightily against Miami in his previous game, registering just four points and four boards in 23 minutes. He bounced back nicely Saturday against the Lakers, leading Cleveland with a season-high 14 boards and finishing second on the team with 21 points. The double-double was his second in his past three contests, and his two highest minute totals (35 and 37, respectively) have come in those performances. Allen had been operating on a minutes limit earlier in the season, but it appears that restriction has been lifted, which should boost the big man's fantasy value moving forward.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Delivers double-double
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Allen racked up 26 points (12-20 FG, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 122-119 overtime win over the 76ers.
The big man has been a consistent two-way threat for the Cavaliers this season and has made his presence felt on both ends of the court, but this was the first time he recorded a double-double. He achieved that feat 32 times during the 2022-23 campaign, and he should remain a valuable asset in most formats, particularly in category-based leagues.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Five rejections against Pistons
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Allen finished with 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and five blocks in 32 minutes during Friday's 108-100 win over Detroit.
The 25-year-old center has yet to record a double-double in seven games since missing the beginning of the season with an ankle injury, but Allen has begun to round into form on the defensive end, recording eight blocks over the last two contests. Friday was also the first time in 2023-24 he has played 30 or more minutes, and as he returns to his usual workload, the rebounds and double-doubles should follow.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Mediocre in pivotal win
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Allen supplied 12 points (2-6 FG, 8-9 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes during Saturday's 118-110 victory over the Warriors.
Fueled by converting at the free-throw line, Allen's 12 points on 10 true shot attempts is good efficiency. The biggest storyline is Allen's restricted playing time, which seems to be set around the 28-minute mark. Even with the cap, the 25-year-old is capable of larger performances than Saturday, but his overall ceiling is limited until the restriction is lifted.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Operating on minutes restriction
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Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Saturday that Allen will be on a minute restriction for the foreseeable future, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. He has played three games since returning from an ankle sprain.
Allen logged 26 and 28 minutes in Cleveland's previous two contests, which is likely the range that his minutes will fall in moving forward. Although it's unclear if Allen's ankle reacted poorly to his return, Bickerstaff said that the minutes restriction will be in place for an undetermined amount of time.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Strong outing in limited minutes
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Allen (ankle) posted 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 21 minutes in Friday's 121-116 loss to the Pacers.
Allen picked up four fouls in the contest, but the Cavaliers may have been planning to limit his minutes anyway since he was making his season debut Friday after missing the team's first five games while recovering from an ankle sprain. Cleveland immediately reinserted Allen into the starting five at center, shifting Evan Mobley over to power forward while Isaac Okoro shifted to the bench. Assuming he's able to avoid foul trouble, Allen could see his minutes tick up a bit in Sunday's game against the Warriors.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Set to make season debut
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Allen (ankle) is in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Pacers, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Allen has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing the first five games of the season with an ankle injury but will be on a minutes restriction. He will start alongside Evan Mobley in the frontcourt.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Participates in shootaround
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Allen (ankle) took part in the Cavaliers' morning shootaround Friday, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Allen hasn't yet made his season debut due to a bone bruise in his left ankle, but he's questionable for Friday's matchup against the Pacers. While his availability for the game is still up in the air, his participation in the team's shootaround is certainly encouraging.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Not playing Wednesday
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Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Allen was able to practice Monday, but he'll still need more time to work his way back from a bone bruise in his left ankle. He'll miss a fifth consecutive game to begin the regular season, likely paving the way for Dean Wade to draw another start at power forward while Evan Mobley shifts over to center.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Won't play Tuesday
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Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Allen will miss a fourth straight game to start the season due to a bone bruise on his left ankle. However, the veteran center was able to practice Monday, so there's optimism he could make his season debut Wednesday in New York. In Allen's absence, Evan Mobley will likely start at center again, while Damian Jones and Tristan Thompson operate as backups.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Goes through practice
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Allen (ankle) was able to practice Monday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Allen's ability to practice bodes well for his chances of making his season debut Tuesday against the Knicks, after the veteran center sat out Cleveland's first three games. Whenever Allen returns, Evan Mobley will shift over to power forward on the top unit and likely bump one of Isaac Okoro and Max Strus to a bench role.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Still out Saturday
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Allen (ankle) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pacers.
Allen's absence streak will extend to three games to start the season due to a left ankle bone bruise. His next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with the Knicks, but there is no timetable for his return.
Allen (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Allen will miss his second straight game to begin the regular season due to a left ankle bone bruise. His next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with Indiana, although it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return. Evan Mobley has filled in at center, with Isaac Okoro starting at power forward in Allen's absence.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Out Wednesday
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Allen (ankle) will miss Wednesday's regular season opener against Brooklyn, Evan Dammarell of FearTheSword.com reports.
Allen has been sidelined since Oct. 7 due to a left ankle bone bruise. There has been little word on Allen's ramp-up at practice, making his status for Friday's game against Oklahoma City murky. Evan Mobley should slide up and receive the lion's share of work at center, with Damian Jones spelling him.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Out again Friday
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Allen (ankle) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Pacers, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Allen continues to miss time due to an ankle injury, and his status for the regular-season opener against the Nets on Oct. 25 is under question. If Allen remains out, Damian Jones and Tristan Thompson would be candidates for increased minutes, but Evan Mobley may start at center.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Won't play Monday
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Allen (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Israeli club Maccabi Ra'anana, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Allen is still dealing with an ankle injury and will rest Monday, along with the rest of Cleveland's starters. The Cavaliers announced Oct. 7 that Allen would be re-evaluated in two weeks, so it's unclear whether he'll be available for Friday's preseason finale. However, if he's healthy by then, it's possible that he sees a fairly normal workload since the Cavaliers plan to use the first three quarters of that matchup as a dress rehearsal for the regular season.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Out at least two weeks
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Allen will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a left ankle bone bruise, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
Allen will likely miss the remainder of the preseason due to his ankle injury, but he could return for the team's regular-season opener against the Nets on Oct. 25. Evan Mobley, Tristan Thompson and Damian Jones are candidates to receive extended minutes in Allen's absence.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Double-doubles in Game 1 loss
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Allen ended with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds and four assists across 43 minutes during Saturday's 101-97 loss to the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Allen was efficient from the field and grabbed a game-high 14 boards en route to a double-double in Cleveland's first playoff contest. The veteran big man has never been a prolific offensive producer, but the Cavaliers may need better rim protection from Allen in Game 2 on Tuesday to avoid an 0-2 hole.
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Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Plays just 12 minutes
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Allen accumulated four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 12 minutes during Sunday's 106-95 loss to the Hornets.
Along with Evan Mobley, Allen didn't play after the first quarter. Both members of Cleveland's starting frontcourt played 12 minutes before calling it a day. Allen missed seven of the Cavaliers' final 13 games as he battled through eye and groin injuries. Despite the limited playing time, Cleveland's center still averaged 32.4 minutes when he did suit up. Allen will face with Mitchell Robinson and the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs.
