The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to keep another winning streak going on Wednesday night.
Following their win over the Detroit Pistons, they will square off vs. the Miami Heat.
However, they will continue to be severely undermanned.
As reported by Evan Dammarell on X, the team will remain without Caris LeVert (wrist), Isaac Okoro (shoulder), and Dean Wade (knee).
Luke Travers and J.T. Thor won’t be available either, as they’re currently on a G-League assignment.
Caris LeVert, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, JT Thor, and Luke Travers are OUT for the #Cavs against the Miami Heat.
— Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan) January 28, 2025
Notably, the Heat were among the few teams that managed to defeat the Cavs earlier in the season, making this a crucial matchup for Kenny Atkinson’s team.
Moreover, they will continue to be without Jimmy Butler, who has been suspended for the third time this season.
Butler reportedly left the team’s shootaround after learning that they would start Haywood Highsmith in his place.
He will now be sidelined indefinitely while the team works out a trade.
Needless to say, that’s a big break for them since he’s their leader and best two-way player.
The Cavs continue to have the best record in the Eastern Conference and the NBA as a whole, but they can’t afford to rest on their laurels.
More often than not, it’s not just the best team that wins the whole thing but also the healthiest team.
With that in mind, Atkinson and his team must ensure their players stay safe and sound for when it matters most, even if it means losing some regular season games.
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