Celtics' Lamar Stevens: Makes Celtics debut Monday night
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Stevens ended with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two rebounds across six minutes during Monday's 126-107 win over the Wizards.
Stevens entered the contest well after Boston had earned a big lead versus the talent-challenged Wizards. But, he played well during his limited run. After averaging 18 minutes per game in Cleveland last season, it was a bit of a surprise for Stevens to receive DNP-Coach's Decisions in both of Boston's first two games. The 6-foot-6 forward is buried on the depth chart behind stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown as well as reserves Al Horford, Sam Hauser and Oshae Brissett. But Stevens' proven track record implies he'll receive slightly more playing time once familiar with the Celtics' system.
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Celtics' Lamar Stevens: Near double-double in defeat
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Stevens supplied 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes during Monday's 114-107 preseason loss to the Knicks.
Stevens stepped into a starting role Monday with Boston resting all of its key contributors and nearly posted a double-double. The 26-year-old profiles as a defensively oriented depth piece for the Celtics and will compete with Sam Hauser, Jordan Walsh and Oshae Brissett for playing time.
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Celtics' Lamar Stevens: Lands in Boston
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Stevens signed a contract with the Celtics on Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Stevens started 25 of his 62 appearances with the Cavaliers last year and averaged 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game. Cleveland picked up his team option in late June before dealing him to the Spurs a few days later. He was let go by San Antonio in mid-July but will have a chance to compete for a role with the Celtics ahead of the 2023-24 campaign. The 26-year-old is a skilled defender and should provide depth on the wing behind Jayson Tatum.
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Spurs' Lamar Stevens: Traded to San Antonio
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Stevens was dealt to the Spurs on Saturday in a three-team sign-and-trade with the Cavaliers and Heat, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
In the deal, the Cavaliers received Max Strus, the Heat acquired a second-round pick, and the Spurs also obtained Cedi Osman and a second-round pick. Stevens will likely compete for a bench role in San Antonio after starting in 25 of his 63 appearances for Cleveland.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Remaining in Cleveland
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The Cavaliers picked up Stevens' $1.9 million team option ahead of Thursday's deadline, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Stevens will stay in Cleveland after spending the first three first years of his career there. The 25-year-old forward saw an inconsistent role in 2022-23, starting in 25 of his 62 appearances. Stevens averaged 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in a career-high 18.1 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Won't start Sunday
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Stevens is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Hornets, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.
Stevens made his 25th start of the season Thursday against the Magic, but he moves back to the bench Sunday with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen available and in the lineup. Stevens is averaging 4.0 points and 2.4 rebounds per game across 35 bench appearances this season.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Back in starting lineup
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Stevens will start Thursday's game against the Magic, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
With Cleveland resting its entire starting lineup, Stevens gets another crack in the first five and will be joined by Ricky Rubio, Cedi Osman, Dean Wade and Robin Lopez. Across 24 starts this season, Stevens has averaged 7.2 points and 4.7 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Starting for absent Allen
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Stevens will start Tuesday's action at Atlanta, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Stevens moves into the starting five with Jarrett Allen (groin) sidelined. In 22 previous starts this season, Stevens has averaged 7.5 points and 4.4 rebounds in 25.2 minutes.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Headed to the bench
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Stevens will return to the second unit for Tuesday's game in Brooklyn, Joe Gabriele of the Cavaliers' official site reports.
This was the expected move with Jarrett Allen (eye) returning to the floor for Tuesday's game, and with Stevens again working with the reserves, he'll likely see his minutes reduced to the lower teens. He's not a great fantasy target with Cleveland's frontcourt healthy again.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Starting Sunday
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Stevens will start Sunday's game against Charlotte, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Stevens hasn't started since Jan. 2 but will join the starting lineup Sunday with Jarrett Allen (eye) sidelined. Over 18 starts this year, Stevens has averaged 7.3 points and 4.5 rebounds in 25.8 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Mediocre again Friday
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Stevens contributed eight points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal in 15 minutes during Friday's 112-100 loss to the Thunder.
Remember when Stevens was starting for the Cavaliers? It certainly seems like a bad dream at this point. Since shifting back to the bench, Stevens has been even less productive, if that's possible, scoring double-digits only once in his past 13 games. He has been outside the top 300 over the past month and can be ignored in just about every fantasy format.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Brings defensive stats in loss
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Stevens ended Tuesday's 116-114 loss to the Jazz with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, three steals and two blocks across 25 minutes.
Stevens hasn't been a consistent source of defensive stats or field-goal percentage this season, but he shined in both areas Tuesday. He came off the bench for the fourth game in a row, but he opened the second half with the Cavaliers' top unit after center Jarrett Allen (illness) was unable to return. If Allen ends up sitting out Thursday in Portland, Stevens should have a good chance at clearing the 20-minute mark again.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Will return to starting five Monday
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Stevens will start Monday's contest against the Nets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Stevens returned to action Friday following a three-game absence due to a knee issue and was held to just 15 minutes. However, after not suffering any setbacks, it appears the third-year forward will be full go Monday. Before his injury, Stevens had averaged 8.6 points and 5.1 rebounds over his previous 13 starts.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Returning in bench role
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Stevens (knee) will play Friday versus the Raptors but will appear off the bench, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Stevens started 14 consecutive appearances for the Cavaliers, but he will rejoin the action Friday off the bench following a three-game absence. Isaac Okoro will receive another start, though that spot is hardly set in stone.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Slated to play Friday
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Stevens (knee) is available for Friday's game against Toronto, Kelsey Russo of The Athletic reports.
Stevens sat out the last three games due to a sore right knee but will be back in action against the Raptors. Over his last eight appearances, he's averaged 6.6 points and 5.9 rebounds in 26.3 minutes per game.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Questionable Friday
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Stevens (knee) is questionable to play in Friday's game against the Raptors.
Stevens has missed the last three games due to right knee soreness. However, being listed as questionable is a good sign for fantasy managers, as he had been deemed doubtful before being downgraded to out the last in two of those contests. Stevens will have extra time to recover for Monday's matchup with the Nets if he can't suit up Friday.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Out again
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Stevens (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Bucks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
As expected, Stevens will miss a third straight game due to a knee injury. In his absence, Isaac Okoro will remain in the starting lineup, while Cedi Osman and Caris LeVert garner increased roles off the bench.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Out again
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Stevens (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Jazz, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Stevens will miss a second straight game due to a knee injury. Isaac Okoro figures to draw another start in Stevens' absence, while Cedi Osman and Caris LeVert will be candidates for increased roles off the bench.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Out Saturday
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Stevens (knee) will not play in Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Stevens was previously listed as doubtful on the injury report prior to being ruled out due to knee soreness. His absence will push Isaac Okoro into the starting lineup, while Cedi Osman and Caris LeVert figure to see larger roles off the bench. Stevens' next chance to play will come Monday against Utah.
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Cavaliers' Lamar Stevens: Records double-double Wednesday
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Stevens ended Wednesday's 105-90 victory over the Mavericks with 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes.
Stevens was the only player in the contest to collect double-digit rebounds, and he also scored a season-high 18 points to register his first double-double of the campaign. This level of production is not usual for him, as he entered Wednesday averaging just 7.8 points and 4.6 boards over his previous 12 games despite logging a hefty 26.8 minutes per contest. With that in mind, it's probably best to take a wait-and-see approach rather than running out to snatch him off the fantasy waiver wire.
