Isaac Okoro will miss at least 2 weeks with a sprained AC joint suffered against Brooklyn, according to the Cavs

There is a simple and then a more nuanced explanation as to why Andres Gimenez is no longer here. They both center on two principles near and dear to the Guardians: pitching and money. www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...

Cavs say Evan Mobley is out tonight vs Wizards with his sprained ankle.

On Gimenez: I said on UCSS in October I could see them moving on from him this winter. He wasn’t hitting enough to merit the future $$. Give 2B to Freeman/Schneemann/Brito/whoever until Bazzana is ready. Still, I thought they could get a little more in return. Guess not.

As the Cavs near the 20-game quarter pole of the season, I dug through all the numbers from their incredible start and pulled out some of the most surprising. (Spoiler: The franchise wins record is in jeopardy) www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...

Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade and Caris LeVert are all out tonight vs Boston. Sam Merrill is available.

As the unbeaten Cavs prepare for a huge clash tonight with Boston, there is something larger at play here: The Cavs are well-prepared for this parity era in the NBA. After a summer of extensions, they are positioned to be a threat in the East for years to come. www.nytimes.com/athletic/593...