The Cleveland Cavaliers will resume the regular season on Thursday night with a date with the struggling Brooklyn Nets.
Unfortunately, they might be without several key contributors.
As reported by Evan Dammarell on X, Ty Jerome (calf) and Isaac Okoro (shoulder) are currently listed as questionable.
Ty Jerome (calf) and Isaac Okoro (shoulder) are questionable for the #Cavs against the Brooklyn Nets and will likely be game-time decisions.
Dean Wade and JT Thor are OUT.
— Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan) February 19, 2025
He believes they will both be game-time decisions.
Dammarell adds that J.T. Thor and Dean Wade remain out for Kenny Atkinson’s team.
Jerome has been in and out of the injury report for the past couple of weeks.
That calf ailment will be something to keep a close eye on, especially considering how tricky that injury can be.
It sometimes leads to an Achilles tear, so they must make sure to be extremely cautious with their star reserve.
As for Okoro, him being listed as questionable is actually great news, as he’s been out with a shoulder injury for quite a while now, so this means that he’s inching closer to a return.
On the other hand, Wade continues to deal with a bone bruise in his knee, but he’s reportedly inching closer to a return after missing the final stretch before the All-Star Game.
The Cavaliers are in a position to think about a deep postseason run.
As such, they must put health at the top of their priority list.
They can’t rush their players back to the court and risk aggravating their injuries, especially since they are such crucial defenders.
Hopefully, that won’t be the case, and the team will be as close to full strength as possible come playoff time.
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