Dylan Windler is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Belmont Bruins.
As a freshman, Windler played a subpar season riding the bench and averaged around 4.3 points per game. His following sophomore year, he took on a starting guard position and became an outside threat with a 39.8% three-point completion rate, averaging 9.2 points per game.
Windler’s junior year was a breakout season with 17.3 points per game, 9.3 rebounds per game, and shooting over 45 % from three.
Windler was drafted 26th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2019 NBA draft. On July 3, 2019, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they had signed with Windler. In January 2020, Windler was ruled out for the season with a leg injury.
Is Dylan Windler injured?
Windler won’t play in Friday’s game versus the Pistons due to an ankle injury, Evan Dammarell of SBNation.com reports.
Despite being available Wednesday, Windler has yet to make his season debut due to an ankle injury.
While the third-year forward’s status Wednesday seems like it would mean he will return soon, the Cavaliers are treating his injury as day-to-day. Cedi Osman should continue to see extended minutes while Windler is out.
Windler (ankle) is out Sunday against the Lakers. Windler has yet to appear in a game this season. Once available, he’s not expected to hold a fantasy-relevant role.
Is Dylan Windler starting today?
Windler has yet to play this season due to an ankle injury, but he’s being listed as questionable for the first time, suggesting he’s nearing a return to game action.
The 2019 first-round pick has battled multiple long-term injuries since entering the league and figures to have a minor role for the Cavaliers again this year.
Windler won’t play in Friday’s game versus the Pistons due to an ankle injury, Evan Dammarell of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Despite being available Wednesday, Windler has yet to make his season debut due to an ankle injury. While the third-year forward’s status Wednesday seems like it would mean he will return soon, the Cavaliers are treating his injury as day-to-day. Cedi Osman should continue to see extended minutes while Windler is out.