Peyton Watson is out for Monday's game against the Thunder with a right hamstring issue. He had been day-to-day, and the Cavaliers lose a rotation guard who averages 28.6 minutes.
What happened
Peyton Watson was ruled out for Monday's game against the Thunder with a right hamstring issue, according to the injury report posted at 6:23 PM ET. He was listed day-to-day with the same hamstring designation on Sunday, Nov 1. Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that Watson is out for the game. The report lists Nov 4 as his expected return date. The hamstring has come up before: he was day-to-day with it on Sep 25 and was cleared from that status on Oct 8.
What it means for the Cavaliers
Cleveland hosts the Thunder at 7:00 PM ET on Peacock and NBC Sports Network. The Cavaliers are 4-2, the fourth seed, and come in on a one-game winning streak. Watson, a 24-year-old guard, is averaging 28.6 minutes, 10.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in six games this season. Cleveland is 4-2 with him and has not yet played a game without him. James Harden (33.6 minutes), Donovan Mitchell (33.0), Evan Mobley (32.8) and Jarrett Allen (27.9) lead the rotation. Sam Merrill, Meleek Thomas and Mario Hezonja are the next names in line for minutes. Jaylon Tyson is also out with a right ankle issue.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Watson's hamstring status changes after tonight. The report lists Nov 4 as his expected return, and nothing beyond that date is announced. Watch whether he moves back to day-to-day or stays out. Tyson's right ankle is the other open question in the Cavaliers' rotation, and his status has not been updated beyond out.
Is Peyton Watson playing vs the Thunder?
No. Watson is out for Monday's game against the Thunder with a right hamstring issue. The Cavaliers and Thunder tip at 7:00 PM ET.
When will Peyton Watson be back?
The injury report lists Nov 4 as his expected return date. No other timeline has been announced.