NEWS
5:30 PM - JR Smith (LAL) erupted for 20 points (6-9 FG, 6-7 3PT, 2-2 FT) in Monday's scrimmage against Washington.
8:02 AM - JR Smith (LAL) tallied six points (2-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal in 15 minutes during Thursday's 108-104 loss to the Mavericks.
1:38 PM - JR Smith (LAL) signed a contract with the Lakers on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
9:55 AM - JR Smith (Cle) Cavaliers are expected to waive Smith on Monday, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
2:42 PM - JR Smith (Cle) Cavaliers have no intention of buying Smith out of the remainder of his contract and will resume shopping him via trade in June, Joe Vardon of Athletic reports.
7:07 PM - JR Smith (Cle) will come off the bench Monday against the Pistons, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
10:41 PM - JR Smith (Cle) supplied 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), five assists, three rebounds, one steal, and one block in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 113-89 win over the Hornets.
2:27 PM - JR Smith (Cle) is not on the Cavs' injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Hornets.
1:05 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (illness) did not practice Monday, Spencer Davies of Basketball Insiders reports.
5:26 PM - JR Smith (Cle) will start at small forward in Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Fred McLeod of Fox Sports Ohio reports.
11:01 AM - JR Smith (Cle) played 24 minutes off the bench Saturday against the Hornets, but his role with the team remains very much up in the air, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.
11:38 AM - JR Smith (Cle) said Thursday that he'd like to be traded from the Cavaliers, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
2:37 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (elbow) will remain out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Cavs play by play man Fred McLeod reports.
11:05 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (elbow) has been diagnosed with elbow soreness after undergoing an MRI, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
8:30 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Raptors, Spencer Davies of Basketball Insiders reports.
7:13 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (hip), who didn't play Tuesday against the Celtics, will be available Saturday against the Celtics, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
10:30 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (hip) is questionable for Tuesday's preseason opener against the Celtics, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
2:01 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (hip) was held out of Sunday's scrimmage, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.
8:55 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (hip) is expected to sit out Wednesday's scrimmage, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.
10:21 AM - JR Smith (Cle) was limited during Tuesday's practice due to a sore hip, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports.
7:46 AM - JR Smith (Cle) generated 13 points (5-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt), four rebounds and three steals across 33 minutes during Cleveland's 110-102 loss to the Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
3:50 AM - JR Smith (Cle) registered five points (2-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two assists, one rebound and two steals across 31 minutes during Cleveland's 122-103 loss to the Warriors in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday.
10:30 PM - JR Smith (Cle) tallied 10 points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 38 minutes during Thursday's 124-114 loss to Golden State.
7:16 PM - JR Smith (Cle) contributed 19 points (8-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 31 minutes during a 118-105 win over the Hornets on Wednesday.
5:34 AM - JR Smith (Cle) scored 19 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT) to go along with two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 35 minutes during Saturday's 126-117 loss to the Nuggets.
6:23 AM - JR Smith (Cle) as expected, will be available for Saturday's matchup against the Nuggets after being suspended by the team for Thursday's contest against the 76ers, Fred McLeod of Fox Sports Ohio reports.
1:06 PM - JR Smith (Cle) has been suspended by the Cavaliers for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to "detrimental conduct".
4:08 PM - JR Smith (Cle) supplied just two points (1-8 FG, 0-6 3Pt) and two rebounds across 21 minutes in Sunday's 110-94 loss to the Spurs.
10:23 PM - JR Smith (Cle) scored 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt) while adding a rebound, a steal and a block in 33 minutes during Thursday's 110-103 loss to the Wizards.
3:52 AM - JR Smith (Cle) scored 18 points (6-10 FG, 6-9 3Pt) while adding six rebounds, three assists and a steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 win over the Thunder.
5:49 AM - JR Smith (Cle) will start at shooting guard Tuesday against the Thunder, Tom Reed of The Athletic Cleveland reports.
6:56 PM - JR Smith (Cle) tallied 23 points (8-15 FG, 7-13 3Pt), and four steals across 37 minutes in Friday's 115-108 victory over the Pacers.
6:31 PM - JR Smith (Cle) recorded zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 27 minutes during a 133-99 loss to the Raptors on Thursday.
9:15 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (knee), barring an unexpected setback, is expected to be available for Monday's contest against the Warriors, Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports.
1:26 PM - JR Smith (Cle) is dealing with a sore left knee and has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Jason Lloyd of The Athletic reports.
1:22 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (back) will play and start in Tuesday's matchup against the Bulls, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
7:29 AM - JR Smith (Cle) did not participate in shootaround due to a sore back and is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
9:02 AM - JR Smith (Cle) will move into the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
10:39 AM - JR Smith (Cle) will enter the starting lineup for Friday's preseason finale against the Magic, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
11:07 AM - JR Smith (Cle) will come off the bench this season with Dwyane Wade officially being named the starting shooting guard, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
9:44 AM - JR Smith (Cle) will sit out Sunday's preseason matchup against the Wizards for rest, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
2:57 PM - JR Smith (Cle) will start Wednesday's preseason game against the Hawks, Cavs play-by-play announcer John Michael reports.
8:52 PM - JR Smith (Cle) supplied 25 points (9-11 FG, 7-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 41 minutes during Monday's 129-120 loss to the Warriors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
4:53 AM - JR Smith (Cle) finished with 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-9 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes in a 137-116 Game 4 win over the Warriors.
9:06 AM - JR Smith (Cle) will remain in the starting lineup for Wednesday's Game 3 against the Warriors, Michael Grange of SportsNet reports.
5:25 AM - JR Smith (Cle) mustered three points (1-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt) over 28 minutes during Thursday's 113-91 loss to the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA finals.
2:51 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (thumb) will start at shooting guard for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Raptors, Cavaliers play-by-play announcer John Michael reports.
7:26 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (thumb) went through morning shootaround prior to Wednesday's Game 2 against the Raptors, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
5:59 PM - JR Smith (Cle) will undergo an X-ray on his right thumb following Monday's 116-105 win in Game 1 against the Raptors, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
5:25 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (hamstring) started at shooting guard and submitted 13 points (4-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes in a 119-114 win over the Pacers on Thursday in Game 3 of the series.
1:42 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (hamstring) will start at shooting guard in Thursday's Game 3 against the Pacers, Jason Lloyd of The Athletic reports.
10:41 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 3 against the Pacers, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
9:26 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (hamstring) was seen jogging and going through a shooting workout at Wednesday's practice, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
7:36 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (hamstring) will undergo further testing before his availability for Game 3 against Indiana on Thursday is determined, Allie Clifton of FOX Sports reports.
4:41 PM - JR Smith (Cle) is dealing with a left hamstring injury and won't return to Monday's game against the Pacers, Allie Clifton of Fox Sports Ohio reports.
6:34 PM - JR Smith (Cle) scored three points (1-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt) with four assists, two rebounds and a steal across 25 minutes in a 98-83 loss to the Raptors on Wednesday.
8:57 PM - JR Smith (Cle) posted 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt) with three rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 114-91 win against the Celtics.
8:45 AM - JR Smith (Cle) registered 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes in a 99-93 loss to the Bulls on Thursday.
3:40 PM - JR Smith (Cle) will make his return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Cavaliers' play-by-play broadcaster John Michael reports.
6:02 AM - JR Smith (Cle) submitted two points (1-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes in Sunday's 125-120 win over the Lakers.
6:00 PM - JR Smith (Cle) to head coach Tyronn Lue, Smith will return to the starting lineup once Kyle Korver (foot) returns from his injury, Jason Lloyd of TheAthletic.com reports.
3:19 PM - JR Smith (Cle) will start Saturday's game against the Clippers, Joe Gabriele of Cavs.com reports.
8:22 AM - JR Smith (Cle) supplied 12 points (4-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes during Thursday's 91-83 victory over the Jazz.
9:38 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (thumb) came off the bench and scored three points (1-9 FG, 1-8 3Pt) and added one rebound in 19 minutes during Thursday's 106-101 loss to the Pistons.
1:15 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (thumb) will come off the bench with a minutes restriction for Thursday's matchup against the Pistons, Cavaliers play-by-play voice Fred McLeod reports.
5:14 AM - JR Smith (Cle) Smith (thumb) is also dealing with an illness and is still listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
10:34 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (hand) is slated for a reevaluation Monday, ESPN.com's Dave McMenamin reports.
6:16 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (thumb) has resumed traveling with the Cavaliers but remains without a firm return timetable, Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports.
5:27 AM - JR Smith (Cle) posted Monday on his personal Twitter account that a report suggesting that he could be back on the court in three weeks aren't accurate. "Please don't believe the hype. Still a ways to go," posted.
11:06 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (thumb) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a fractured right thumb and could return sometime in mid-March, Chris Haynes of Dave McMenamin of ESPN report.
2:53 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (thumb) has resumed cardio work Saturday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
8:54 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (thumb) has not done any cardio since suffering the injury, but he hopes to start physical activity following his doctor's appointment Friday, Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports.
7:30 AM - JR Smith (Cle) underwent surgery Friday to repair his fractured right thumb and is expected to miss 12-to-14 weeks, Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com reports.
2:41 PM - JR Smith (Cle) will undergo thumb surgery on Friday, Chris Haynes of ESPN.com reports.
6:53 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (thumb) will require surgery and is expected to miss an extended period of time, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reports.
3:35 AM - JR Smith (Cle) Cavaliers fear that Smith suffered a broken right thumb during Tuesday's 114-108 overtime win over the Bucks, ESPN.com's Dave McMenamin and Brian Windhorst report.
6:34 PM - JR Smith (Cle) had an MRI performed on his thumb following Tuesday's game against the Bucks, but it came back inconclusive, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
4:37 PM - JR Smith (Cle) left Tuesday's game against the Bucks with a right thumb injury and will not return, Allie Clifton of Fox Sports Ohio reports.
7:52 AM - JR Smith (Cle) was held to eight points (4-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 93-85 loss to the Grizzlies.
6:25 PM - JR Smith (Cle) got hot in a 103-86 victory over Memphis on Tuesday, tallying 23 points (8-17 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes.
1:03 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (knee) will return to the starting lineup Saturday against the Hornets, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
12:57 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (knee) has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Heat, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
6:19 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Heat, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
2:25 PM - JR Smith (Cle) injury is now being listed as a left knee hyper-extension and he's been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Knicks, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
12:34 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (knee) underwent an MRI on Tuesday, which revealed no structural damage to his left knee, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reports.
7:14 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (knee) will return to Cleveland on Tuesday for further medical evaluation.
4:55 PM - JR Smith (Cle) on Smith's knee came back negative Monday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
3:27 PM - JR Smith (Cle) sufered a left knee injury during Monday's game against the Raptors and won't return, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
12:54 PM - JR Smith (Cle) supplied zero points (0-11 FG, 0-7 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, and one block in 39 minutes during the Cavaliers' 112-108 win against the 76ers on Sunday.
6:01 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (ankle) started at shooting guard and played 25 minutes in Friday's 104-81 win over the Pistons, providing nine points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two assists, two steals, one rebound and one block.
12:54 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (ankle) will play and start at shooting guard in Friday's game against Detroit, Sam Amico of AmicoHoops.net reports.
6:15 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (ankle) went through morning shootaround but is listed as questionable to play in Friday's game against the Pistons, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
12:56 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Joe Gabriele of Cavs.com reports.
10:05 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
12:27 PM - JR Smith (Cle) (ankle) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports.
6:36 AM - JR Smith (Cle) (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Raptors, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
9:10 AM - JR Smith (Cle) is dealing with a sprained ankle and will sit out Sunday's matchup with the Hornets, Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
6:03 AM - JR Smith (Cle) tallied 17 points (5-11 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes in Friday's 105-94 win over the Wizards.
7:48 PM - JR Smith (Cle) was held to three points (1-5 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three steals, two rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 35 minutes in Thursday's 128-122 win over the Celtics.
11:34 AM - JR Smith (Cle) posted 16 points (5-11 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes in Saturday's 105-99 win over the Magic.
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