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December 1, 2025
Out with illness
Ball (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis
Ball is joining Darius Garland (toe) as a spectator Monday. Wednesday's game against Portland marks the veteran guard's next chance to return. Jaylon Tyson remains worth streaming in all fantasy formats against Indiana.
November 29, 2025
Ruled out for Sunday
Ball (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis
Ball will sit out the front end of Cleveland's back-to-back set, though he can be considered probable for Monday's game against Indiana. With the 28-year-old point guard and Sam Merrill (hand) sidelined, Tyrese Proctor and Jaylon Tyson are candidates for increased minutes, especially if Craig Porter (hamstring) is downgraded from questionable to out.
November 29, 2025
Headed to bench
Ball will return to the bench for Friday's game in Atlanta.
Analysis
Darius Garland is back from a rest day and starting, so Ball's upside will take a significant hit with the return to the second unit. As a member of the reserves this season, Ball has registered averages of 5.0 points, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game on 29/26/56 shooting splits.