Overview
- The team said Allen will miss the upcoming swing through Milwaukee, Chicago and New Orleans as he continues treatment, with return updates to come.
- Allen injured his right knee on March 3 against Detroit and has missed five straight games under a day-to-day designation.
- Head coach Kenny Atkinson described the issue as severe tendinitis but said he does not expect a long-term absence.
- Cleveland has stumbled without its starting center, going 2–3 in the last five and surrendering 128 and 130 points in recent losses, with Evan Mobley taking more minutes at the five.
- Backup guard Craig Porter Jr. is expected to miss about one to three weeks after an MRI confirmed a left groin strain, and rookie Tyrese Proctor will also miss the road trip with a right quad strain.