On Monday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Salt Lake City to play the Utah Jazz.
The Cavs are coming off a 149-128 victory over the Miami Heat.
Jarrett Allen made his return to action, finishing with 18 points, ten rebounds and one block while shooting 8/10 from the field in 18 minutes of playing time.
Cavs Make Jarrett Allen Announcement
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 28: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center on February 28, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
For Monday’s game, Allen has been ruled out.
Danny Cunningham of Locked On Cavs wrote: “In addition to Dean Wade and Jaylon Tyson being out tomorrow against the Jazz, the #Cavs are listing Max Strus (left foot injury management) and Jarrett Allen (right knee injury management) as out on the first night of a back to back.
Craig Porter Jr. is probable.”
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 27: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers plays the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on December 27, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Allen is in the middle of his sixth season playing for the Cavs.
The 2022 NBA All-Star is averaging 15.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 64.0% from the field in 52 games.
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 06: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks over Aaron Nesmith #23 of the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter of game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Rocket Arena on May 06, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Cavs Right Now
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 22: Head Coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers instructs his team against the New York Knicks during their game at Madison Square Garden on October 22, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The Cavs come into the night as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 46-28 record in 74 games.
They have won seven out of their last ten games (and are 22-14 in 36 on the road).
Following the Jazz, the Cavs will play their next game on Tuesday night when they visit LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 29: Jarrett Allen #31 and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers look on during Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day at Rocket Arena on September 29, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
The Cavs are coming off a season where they were the top team in the Eastern Conference.
However, they lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs (after sweeping the Miami Heat in the first round).
Jazz Before Cavs Come To Town
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 07: Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz talks with head coach Will Hardy after fouling out of the game during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on March 07, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The Jazz are the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 21-54 record in 75 games.
They are in the middle of a five-game losing streak (and have lost nine out of ten).
Cleveland Cavaliers Make Jarrett Allen Announcement Before Jazz Game