Dennis Schroder Injury Status Update for May 25th, 2026

Dennis Schroder of the Cavaliers has been ruled out and will not play today. Dennis was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 12th game Dennis has missed this season.
Dennis Schroder Season Averages
Dennis's absence leaves a significant hole in the Cavaliers rotation. Across 87 games this season, he's averaging 9.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game while playing 22.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.6 | 9.8 | 2.5 | 4.4 | 8.2 |
Cavaliers Performance With & Without Dennis Schroder
The numbers tell a clear story about Dennis's value to the Cavaliers. With Dennis in the lineup this season, the team is 21-9. Without him, they've gone 31-21. The Cavaliers's net rating is 2.1 points worse per 100 possessions when Dennis plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (117.0 vs 120.5), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 21-9 | 31-21 | — |
| Off Rating | 120.5 | 117.0 | -3.5 |
| Def Rating | 115.1 | 113.7 | -1.4 |
| Net Rating | 5.4 | 3.3 | -2.1 |
| PPG | 119.5 | 119.5 | +0.0 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Dennis Schroder?
When Dennis sits, other Cavaliers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Jaylon Tyson and Nae'Qwan Tomlin stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Dennis has been out this season, Jaylon Tyson has averaged 6.3 more points per game, 3.9 additional field goal attempts and 9.4 extra minutes.
PPG: +6.3 | FGA: +3.9 | MPG: +9.4
When Dennis has been out this season, Nae'Qwan Tomlin has averaged 4.4 more points per game and 9.5 extra minutes.
PPG: +4.4 | MPG: +9.5
Dennis Schroder Betting Trends
For bettors, Dennis's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Cavaliers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Dennis has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Schroder) Jaylon Tyson 3PM OVER: 28-14 (+13.2u, 1.6 / -104 avg. line) Jaylon Tyson PTS OVER: 29-15 (+12.3u, 11.6 / -111 avg. line)
We'll continue to monitor Dennis's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Cavaliers.