Peyton Watson was upgraded from out to day-to-day with a right hamstring issue on Thursday morning. The Cavaliers guard has an expected return date of Nov. 6, the day of their game against the 76ers.
What happened
The Cavaliers moved Peyton Watson from out to day-to-day on the injury report posted Thursday, Nov. 5, at 10:11 a.m. ET. The listed injury is a right hamstring issue. The report's comment says Watson is out for Wednesday's game in Oklahoma City. The report lists an expected return of Nov. 6. His status has changed several times since Nov. 1, when he was first listed day-to-day with the same hamstring injury. He was listed out on Nov. 2 and again on Nov. 3.
What it means for the Cavaliers
Cleveland hosts the 76ers on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video. The Cavaliers are 4-4, sixth in the standings, and have lost two straight. Watson, a 24-year-old guard, is averaging 10.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 28.6 minutes over six games. The Cavaliers are 4-2 with him and 0-2 without him. Without him, James Harden played 33.8 minutes, Donovan Mitchell 33.4 and Evan Mobley 32.8. Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill and Meleek Thomas filled the next minutes. Allen is day-to-day with a knee issue, and Jaylon Tyson is out with an ankle injury.
What to watch
Watch Friday's injury report for any change to Watson's day-to-day listing before the 7:30 p.m. ET tip against the 76ers. The report lists Nov. 6 as his expected return, but a final decision has not been announced. Allen's knee status is the other rotation question, and Tyrese Proctor is day-to-day with an ankle issue. Tyson is out. Cleveland will look to end its two-game losing streak at home.
Is Peyton Watson playing vs the 76ers?
It is not announced. Watson is day-to-day with a right hamstring issue, and the injury report lists Nov. 6, the day of the game, as his expected return. The game is Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
When will Peyton Watson be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 6. The Cavaliers have not announced a final decision, and he is day-to-day.