Nae'Qwan Tomlin
Cleveland Cavaliers · Forward · 6′8″ 210 lb · age 25 · Memphis · 3rd season
Season averages appear after his first game.
Availability
Tonight vs MINOut ESPN ·
Reported Oct 20: Tomlin is set to miss several weeks with a lower back stress reaction, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Official injury report: Out
Lineups not confirmed yet
Teammates out
Recent changes
- Oct 20AvailabilityOut
- Oct 13AvailabilityDay-to-day
What's being said
13 items · 4 sources this season- X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·
Injuries 10/24 MIA: Yet to submit CHA: Yet to submit BKN: None CLE: Nae'Qwan Tomlin - Out MIL: Yet to submit PHI: LeBron James - Questionable Dean Wade - Questionable Ariel Hukporti - Out Dominick Barlow - Out SAS: Yet to submit DAL: Yet to submit WAS: Yet to submit
- Podcast Locked On Cavs · 2 points ·
- Nae'Qwan Tomlin is said to be out for three weeks. No reason or source is given. at 8:20
- When Philadelphia went big, a host wished the Cavs had a Tomlin-type body Nae'Qwan Tomlin to take up space. at 8:31
“CAVS POSTCAST: Kenny Atkinson BLAMED; Cleveland Cavaliers BLOW Massive Lead to LeBron James & 76ers” · listen ↗
- X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report ·
Injuries 10/22 CLE: Jarrett Allen - Questionable Nae'Qwan Tomlin - Out PHI: Dean Wade - Questionable Ariel Hukporti - Out Dominick Barlow - Out DEN: Spencer Jones - Questionable Julian Strawther - Out OKC: Nikola Topic - Out Thomas Sorber - Out
- Bluesky @dannycunningham.bsky.social · Report ·
#Cavs center Jarrett Allen is listed as questionable for tomorrow night’s season opener in Philadelphia with right patellar tendinopathy. Nae’Qwan Tomlin (back) and Khalifa Diop (knee) are out.
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Tomlin is set to miss several weeks with a lower back stress reaction, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
- Podcast Locked On Cavs · 3 points ·
- Danny Cunningham: According to the host, Nae'Qwan Tomlin missed all three preseason games with a back injury and also missed Saturday's team scrimmage at Public Hall. at 13:41
- Kenny Atkinson (reported): Atkinson was asked whether Tomlin's replacement needs to be a similar size or play the same position. He said no: it's the next best player. at 15:39
- Danny Cunningham: The host thinks Nae'Qwan Tomlin is the last wing on a standard contract. In his order the wings are Watson, Jaylon Tyson, Mario Hezonja, then Tomlin. at 15:58
“Injury Updates on Sam Merrill and Nae'Qwan Tomlin, the Expected Opening Night Rotation and Tom Thibodeau's Vis” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Opinion ·
Based on the preseason, the host does not see Nae'Qwan Tomlin in the rotation even if healthy. He ranks him probably 11th or 12th.
“Breaking Down the Most Important Early Season Storylines for the Cleveland Cavaliers” at 31:19 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Cavs · Analysis ·
Mike Lucas thinks Mitchell and Harden hold up very well when switched onto bigger players, and the Cavs might exploit this through switching or deliberately baiting mismatches. He adds Tyson, Hezonja and Tomlin as hard to move.
“Evan Mobley's Pressure, Peyton Watson's Preseason and Mario Hezonja's fit with Mike Lucas” at 28:09 · listen ↗
- ESPN ESPN · Report ·
Tomlin (back) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
- Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Opinion ·
The host thinks Nae'Qwan Tomlin was already on the outside of the rotation and will stay there, though some nights might call for his length and athleticism off the bench.
“Why Meleek Thomas and Mario Hezonja Appear to Be Big Factors for the Cleveland Cavaliers” at 5:10 · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2025-26 season (last season) · 70 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | NYK L | 7 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 21 | @NYK L | 1 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 17 | @DET W | 4 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 15 | DET L | 2 min | 1 pt | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 23 | @TOR L | 3 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 18 | TOR W | 2 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 12 | WAS W | 36 min | 26 pts | 8 reb | 5 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @ATL L | 19 min | 4 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 6 | @MEM W | 22 min | 10 pts | 9 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 5 | IND W | 13 min | 3 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 31 | @LAL L | 22 min | 9 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 30 | @UTA W | 9 min | 4 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 27 | MIA W | 6 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 25 | MIA L | 18 min | 6 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 24 | ORL W | 6 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 21 | @NOP W | 4 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 19 | @CHI W | 11 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 15 | DAL L | 12 min | 4 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 13 | @DAL W | 17 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 9 | PHI W | 4 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 1 | @BKN W | 5 min | 0 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 27 | @DET L | 15 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 25 | @MIL L | 9 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 24 | NYK W | 3 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 22 | @OKC L | 10 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 20 | @CHA W | 13 min | 5 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 11 | WAS W | 16 min | 8 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 9 | @DEN W | 13 min | 6 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 7 | @SAC W | 17 min | 6 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 4 | @LAC W | 20 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Feb 1 | @POR W | 21 min | 12 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 30 | @PHX L | 25 min | 14 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 28 | LAL W | 29 min | 8 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 26 | ORL W | 24 min | 8 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 24 | @ORL W | 25 min | 9 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 23 | SAC W | 15 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 21 | @CHA W | 21 min | 6 pts | 9 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 19 | OKC L | 26 min | 6 pts | 8 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 16 | @PHI W | 18 min | 9 pts | 5 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 14 | @PHI W | 21 min | 0 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 12 | UTA L | 19 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 10 | MIN W | 16 min | 4 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 8 | @MIN L | 8 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 6 | @IND W | 21 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 4 | DET L | 18 min | 5 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 2 | DEN W | 19 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 31 | PHX W | 13 min | 0 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 29 | @SAS W | 5 min | 6 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 23 | NOP W | 4 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 22 | CHA W | 13 min | 5 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 19 | CHI L | 21 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 17 | @CHI L | 8 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 14 | CHA L | 14 min | 7 pts | 3 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 12 | @WAS W | 10 min | 0 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 6 | GSW L | 16 min | 6 pts | 12 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 5 | SAS W | 18 min | 13 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 3 | POR L | 16 min | 7 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 1 | @IND W | 27 min | 6 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 30 | BOS L | 22 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 28 | @ATL L | 11 min | 5 pts | 1 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 24 | @TOR L | 32 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 23 | LAC W | 22 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 21 | IND W | 12 min | 2 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 19 | HOU L | 20 min | 10 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 17 | MIL W | 12 min | 2 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 15 | MEM W | 18 min | 2 pts | 4 reb | 1 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 13 | TOR L | 22 min | 18 pts | 6 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 12 | @MIA W | 18 min | 9 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 7 | @WAS W | 6 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 5 | PHI W | 1 min | 0 pts | 0 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
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