Cleveland 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, 20, was a second-round pick in the 2019 NBA draft and has played for the Cavaliers' G-League affiliate, the Canton Charge.
- The Cavaliers have also signed guard Dylan Windler to a two-way contract, according to ESPN. Windler, 24, was a first-round pick in the 2019 NBA draft and has been recovering from a preseason injury.
- The Cavaliers have traded guard Alec Burks and forward Kevin Love to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for guard Omri Casspi, forward Larry Nance Jr., and a 2020 first-round pick, according to ESPN.
Roster Moves
- The Cavaliers have waived guard Dante Exum, according to ESPN. Exum, 25, was signed by the Cavaliers in the offseason but struggled to find his footing in the team's rotation.
- The Cavaliers have also waived forward Alfonzo McKinnie, according to ESPN. McKinnie, 28, was signed by the Cavaliers in the offseason but played sparingly in the team's first 10 games.
Injury Updates
- Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a calf strain, according to ESPN. Love, 31, has been dealing with the injury since the preseason and has played in just two games this season.
- Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton is expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a knee injury, according to ESPN. Sexton, 21, has been a bright spot for the Cavaliers this season, averaging 20.8 points per game.
Schedule
- The Cavaliers have a busy schedule ahead of them, with 10 games in the next 15 days. They will play the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, followed by a home game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.
- The Cavaliers will also play the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, followed by a road game against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.
Standings
- The Cavaliers are currently 6-10 on the season, good for 12th place in the Eastern Conference. They are 2.5 games behind the 8th-seeded Orlando Magic.