CLEVELAND — Guard Rajon Rondo will miss no less than two weeks with a sprained toe, the newest damage to hit the Cavaliers’ backcourt.
Rondo, 36, sprained his proper huge toe within the fourth quarter of Cleveland’s loss at Detroit on Thursday night time. He did not end the sport, and the workforce mentioned an MRI taken Friday revealed the sprain.
Rondo, acquired earlier this season after Ricky Rubio tore a knee ligament, made his first begin since becoming a member of Cleveland. He was pressured to have a bigger position as a result of All-Star guard Darius Garland wanted extra relaxation with a bone bruise in his again.
Additionally, newly acquired guard Caris LeVert is at the moment sidelined with a proper foot sprain suffered earlier this week when he stepped on a teammate’s foot throughout follow. He is anticipated to overlook two weeks.
The Cavs have been ravaged by accidents to their guards, starting with main scorer Collin Sexton struggling a season-ending knee damage.
Brandon Goodwin, signed to a two-way contract earlier this season, is the one true guard on Cleveland’s roster. He’ll probably transfer into coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s beginning lineup. Another choice for Bickerstaff is swingman Cedi Osman, who lately made a begin at guard.
The workforce intends to signal Tim Frazier to a 10-day contract on Saturday. He was with Orlando earlier this season.
Garland’s damage stored him out for a number of video games earlier than the All-Star break. The 22-year-old took half in All-Star festivities final week in Cleveland, and Bickerstaff mentioned the plan all alongside was for him to relaxation popping out of the break.
Up to now, the Cavs have been capable of overcome the accidents and have been the NBA’s largest shock after profitable simply 22 video games final season. Now their depth will likely be examined greater than ever till a few of their guards get wholesome.
Cleveland hosts Washington on Saturday night time.