Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Atkinson says that Merrill is “day-to-day.” The Cleveland Cavaliers have been without their best bench shooter for just under a week due to a left ankle injury. According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, he could be returning shortly. “He’s still day-to-day,” Atkinson said before Sunday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets when asked … [Read more...] about Kenny Atkinson gives update on Cavs sharpshooter Sam Merrill’s ankle injury
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Cavs swat Hornets, tie second-longest winning streak to start a season in NBA history
Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Cleveland’s offense allowed them to escape with a short-handed victory. The Cleveland Cavaliers made history with a 128-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday evening. They’ve tied the 1993-94 Houston Rockets and 1948-49 Washington Capitols as the only teams to start 15-0. Only the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors have won more games to begin a … [Read more...] about Cavs swat Hornets, tie second-longest winning streak to start a season in NBA history
Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade both leave game vs. Hornets
Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images Okoro and Wade both sustained ankle injuries. The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to extend their winning streak, but they didn’t come through unscathed. Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade both exited with left ankle sprains and weren’t able to return. Kenny Atkinson didn’t have an update on the status of either after the win … [Read more...] about Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade both leave game vs. Hornets
Player Grades: Cavs vs. Hornets
Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The Cavs make history with their undefeated streak to open the season. The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t miss Donovan Mitchell much as they got a well-rounded offensive performance from everyone on the team to pick up their 15th straight win to start the season. The victory ties the second-longest winning streak to start a season in NBA … [Read more...] about Player Grades: Cavs vs. Hornets
Central Notes: Cavaliers, White, P. Williams, Moore, Sasser
Only four NBA teams have ever started a season 15-0, and the Cavaliers have a chance to join them today by beating Charlotte, writes Tom Withers of The Associated Press. This year’s Cavs have already set a franchise record with 14 straight victories, and they appear to have a legitimate chance to win the Eastern Conference. There weren’t any major roster changes during the … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cavaliers, White, P. Williams, Moore, Sasser