Cavaliers news
Here are the latest news and updates about the Cleveland Cavaliers:
Recent News
- The Cavaliers have signed forward Kevin Porter Jr. to a two-way contract, according to ESPN. Porter was a second-round pick in the 2019 NBA draft and has played for the Cavaliers' G-League affiliate, the Canton Charge.
- The team has also signed guard Dylan Windler to a two-way contract, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. Windler was a first-round pick in the 2019 NBA draft and has been recovering from a preseason injury.
- The Cavaliers have traded guard Matthew Dellavedova to the Boston Celtics in exchange for a 2020 second-round draft pick, according to ESPN. Dellavedova has been with the Cavaliers since 2013 and has played a key role off the bench.
Upcoming Schedule
- The Cavaliers have a busy schedule ahead of them, with 14 games in the next 30 days. They will play the Toronto Raptors on Friday, followed by a home game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.
- The team will then embark on a four-game road trip, starting with a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. They will also play the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, and Phoenix Suns on the trip.
Injury Updates
- Forward Kevin Love is expected to miss the next 2-3 weeks with a calf strain, according to ESPN. Love has been dealing with the injury since the preseason and has played in only two games this season.
- Guard Collin Sexton is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks with a knee injury, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. Sexton has been a key player for the Cavaliers this season, averaging 20.8 points per game.
Standings
- The Cavaliers are currently in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 6-13. They are 4.5 games behind the eighth-place Orlando Magic.
Player Stats
- Kevin Love is averaging 16.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game this season.
- Collin Sexton is averaging 20.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
- Darius Garland is averaging 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.