​CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 02: (L-R) James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers listens to Donovan Mitchell #45 during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Rocket Arena on November 02, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 117-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 01: Sam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 01, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images) GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – FEBRUARY 11: Nae’Qwan Tomlin #35 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates a dunk in front of Will Riley #27 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) GettyCleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has an uncertain future with the franchise after getting swept in the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks. GettyThe Cleveland Cavaliers continue their three-game road trip on Wednesday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.The Cavaliers are coming off a disappointing performance on Monday, losing to the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 124-112.Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and the rest of the Cavs are looking to snap a two-game losing streak.Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report vs. KnicksGettySam Merrill #5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 01, 2026 in New York City. 
The Cleveland Cavaliers issued their injury report against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. They have five players on the injury report.Sam Merrill, Khalifa Diop, Nae’Qwan Tomlin and Ernest Udeh Jr. are all listed as out, while Jaylon Tyson is tagged as questionable.Merrill is set to miss his third straight game due to a right elbow injury, while Diop is on assignment in the NBA G League. Diop has yet to make his NBA debut because of a left knee injury.GettyNae’Qwan Tomlin #35 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates a dunk in front of Will Riley #27 of the Washington Wizards during the second half at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. 
Tomlin has also yet to play this season due to a back injury, while Udeh is on a two-way contract, which means he has limited appearances for the Cavs in the regular season.Tyson has missed the last six games because of a spraine