The Cavaliers are set to return to their practice facility in mid-September to hold a voluntary minicamp. While most players will be there, pending free agents Tristan Thompson and Matthew Dellavedova will not be participating, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.
Along with Thompson and Dellavedova, Andre Drummond isn’t expected to be in attendance at the Cavaliers’ minicamp due to a personal matter. Fedor says that the veteran center, who is likely to pick up his $28.7MM player option for next season, was initially interested in attending.
The Cavaliers are among eight teams who did not qualify for the NBA’s restart in Orlando that will get the chance to hold practices with their players.
Here’s more from across the Central Division:
- In an extensive interview with Michael Pina of GQ, Pacers forward T.J. Warren spoke about his love of reading books. “I was thinking, I’ve gotta find a way to stimulate my mind when I’m not playing basketball and reading things that interest me,” Warren explained. “Sometimes you can get mixed up with some of the information you’re getting through social media or television, but if you actually like reading and getting it from the source, you can comprehend it better.” The 26-year-old forward had impressive performances in the bubble, which included a career-high 53 points against the 76ers in the seeding games.
- Sam Smith of Bulls.com discussed some potential point guard options for the Bulls, who have the fourth overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. In his latest mailbag, one reader asked Smith if the Bulls would think about trading down if LaMelo Ball is available at No. 4. In response to that question, Smith points out that new Chicago general manager Arturas Karnisovas has had success with finding gems later in the draft. However, if Smith had his choice, he would trade down for Iowa State’s Tyrese Haliburton, especially if Memphis’ James Wiseman is off the board.
- In his latest mailbag, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com wrote about Sekou Doumbouya‘s possible role next season under head coach Dwane Casey, various draft options for the Pistons, and Derrick Rose‘s outlook. When it comes to October’s draft, Langlois writes that all options are on the table for the Pistons, who own the seventh overall pick. He mentions that they could select either Deni Avdija, Killian Hayes, Isaac Okoro, Onyeka Okongwu, or Haliburton.
Whoever gets Ball. trade down for two picks
Wild and electric Ball = tickets sale
I definately would if I were the Pistons FO.
I don’t like Okoro to the Pistons. Gives me bad Stanley Johnson vibes.
I put Okoro ahead of Haliburton Killian Toppin Vassell
I like good and strong body type to fight
How is he better than Vassel? Vassel isjust as good of a defender with a much better shot!
Okoro is a better player than Lu Dort，who beat James Harden tonight
He won the battle, not the war.
Big Stanley Johnson feels, I think Okoro is going to be a huge bust. Average to decent defence and zero offensive game. Not even a good passer really
Okoro is best defensive player in draft. Already has NBA body. He’s an unselfish player. Considered a good playmaker. His shot is not consistent yet. But that’s coming cause his mechanics are fine. He’s a team playe with upside. You need to watch his tapes. He’s more a 3 can defend 4 positions. I’d be very happy with Okoro. Could be next Jimmy Butler
TJ Warren likes to read. How is that even remotely noteworthy?