The Cavaliers face tough times with injuries to their rotation, but hopeful updates suggest a potential return for key players soon.
Sam Vecenie of The Athletic recently put together his NBA Trade Board and named the Cavaliers as a fit for Utah forward John Collins. Cleveland desperately needs more forward depth, especially after the recent injuries to Caris Levert and Isaac Okoro. Collins could be an intriguing option for the front office to pursue.
LeVert (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have the best record in the NBA, but that does not mean they cannot improve or move below the luxury tax.
The Cavaliers, already dealing with recent injuries, will be without Dean Wade for at least the next two weeks. Wade sustained a right knee injury during the Cavs ' Jan. 24 game in Philadelphia and then missed the next two games. An MRI administered Monday revealed a right knee bone bruise, according to a release from the team.
Ira Winderman’s perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat’s Wednesday night game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The veteran forward could bring more consistency to the Cavaliers and he knows what it takes to win a title. Kuzma won the championship while with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020 and could bring his experience to the table with this young Cleveland team.
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 126-106 blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night at Kaseya Center to close its quick two-game homestand at 1-1 and fall back to .500. The Heat (23-23) now hits the road to begin a four-game trip on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs:
BOTTOM LINE: Atlanta looks to end its six-game skid with a win over Cleveland. The Cavaliers are 25-6 in conference matchups. Cleveland ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with 50.5 points per game in the paint led by Evan Mobley averaging 11.6.
The Cavs battle the Suns with a 3:30 tip-off as part of the NBA's MLK Day schedule. Follow along here for updates and highlights from the game.
The Cavaliers will look to extend their lead at the top of the East on Thursday as they welcome the Hawks to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.