- Donovan Mitchell continues to preach improving on defense: ‘This is a top 5 defense…I’m not looking to bring it down’
- Evan Mobley gives his seal of approval on comparisons to Kevin Garnett
- J.B. Bickerstaff says Cavs want Evan Mobley to be in DPOY conversation
- Kevin Love shares some mental health tips, explains why men shouldn’t be afraid of being vulnerable
- Richard Jefferson strongly suggests Ime Udoka’s relationship with Celtics staff member was anything but consensual
- Kendrick Perkins expresses disappointment with ESPN putting LaMelo Ball over Darius Garland in player rankings
- Mikey Williams on his NBA comparison: ‘They compare my game to Donovan Mitchell’
- Kevin Durant mind-blown by new Cavs player Sharife Cooper’s handles: ‘My god’
- Kevin Love’s mental health activism seems to be catalyst for ‘unprecedented’ change NBA could make
- J.B. Bickerstaff expresses confidence that Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert can thrive playing together
Cavs News: J.R. Smith to Be Out Significantly Longer Than Expected
- Updated: December 23, 2016
In a shocking turn of events, Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith, who was originally supposed to miss just four to six weeks following surgery on his right thumb, is now expected to miss 12 to 14 weeks as a result of the procedure.
Cavs announced JR Smith expected to miss 12-14 weeks following thumb surgery
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) December 23, 2016
That means Smith will miss around 40-47 more games and may not be back in the lineup until a month before playoffs begin.
With reserve center Chris Andersen already out for the season with an ACL tear and starting power forward Kevin Love dealing with an ailment of his own, this is the last thing the Cavs need at this point in the season.
Look for DeAndre Liggins to continue to start in his Smith’s place, while Iman Shumpert will get extended minutes in the rotation.
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