Cavs' Tristan Thompson could return this week
Isaiah Thomas has been able to participate in half court 4-on-4.
Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson could return this week. The player is out since November 1 with a left calf injury.
While Isaiah Thomas has been able to participate in half court 4-on-4.
Per ESPN, Lue was encouraged by Thomas' play, saying, "There was contact; he looked good." On Thompson, Lue added he would "hopefully" play this week.
When asked if recent developments in Thomas' rehab could accelerate that timeline, Lue said, "I'm not sure."
Thompson, speaking to reporters before the Kings game, said he would leave it up to the Cavs' medical staff to tell him when it is time for him to play again.
"If they say I'm good to go, I'm good to go," Thompson said. "It's a long season. It's a marathon, not a sprint."
While Isaiah Thomas has been able to participate in half court 4-on-4.
Per ESPN, Lue was encouraged by Thomas' play, saying, "There was contact; he looked good." On Thompson, Lue added he would "hopefully" play this week.
When asked if recent developments in Thomas' rehab could accelerate that timeline, Lue said, "I'm not sure."
Thompson, speaking to reporters before the Kings game, said he would leave it up to the Cavs' medical staff to tell him when it is time for him to play again.
"If they say I'm good to go, I'm good to go," Thompson said. "It's a long season. It's a marathon, not a sprint."
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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