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Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaiah Thomas warms up before an NBA basketball game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Thomas makes debut with Cavs, could start soon

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

File- This Nov. 22, 2017, file photo shows Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaiah Thomas warming up for the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Cleveland. Thomas will make his debut for Cleveland on Tuesday night against Portland after being sidelined with a hip injury. The All-Star has been out since last year’s Eastern Conference finals with Boston. But after months of grueling rehab, Thomas will finally take the floor with Cleveland, which acquired him during the offseason in the blockbuster trade that sent Kyrie Irving to the Celtics. Thomas has building up his strength in recent weeks in scrimmages and has finally been cleared by Cleveland’s medical and training staffs to play in a game. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Thomas to make debut with Cavs on Tuesday against Portland

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith, left, and Sacramento Kings guard George Hill chase after the ball as it goes out of bounds during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Vince Carter’s season-high 24 leads Kings past Cavs 109-95

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

This photo taken Sept. 25, 2017, shows Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson posing for a portrait during the NBA basketball team media day in Independence, Ohio. Thompson is expected to be available to play for the first time since Nov. 1 on Tuesday against Atlanta. Thompson has been sidelined with a strained left calf. The team initially said Thompson would be out for up to four weeks, but he said Monday that timeline was inaccurate and that his injury was more serious. Thompson did not divulge any other details about the injury. Cavs coach Tyronn Lue said Thompson will not start when he returns, meaning Kevin Love will remain at center. Thompson said he’s fine with a reserve role and made it clear he’s willing to do whatever Lue needs.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Cavs center Tristan Thompson coming back in reserve role

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Jeff Green dunks during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Oladipo, Pacers end Cavaliers 13-game winning streak

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings' Zach Randolph (50) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron hits big 3, scores 32 as Cavaliers win 13th straight

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaiah Thomas catches a pass before the team's NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Cleveland. Thomas, who has yet to make his debut with the Cavaliers, played four-on-four with other Cleveland players and coaches on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, a significant step in his recovery from a hip injury. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Isaiah Thomas plays 4-on-4, Cavs’ All-Star nearing return

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Derrick Rose (1) dribbles against Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr., left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Washington. Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says the team's communication with embattled point guard Rose has been positive. Rose is away from the team because of a personal matter. He also has been sidelined by a sprained left ankle. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Cavaliers say they’ve had positive communication with Rose

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Derrick Rose, left, drive against Atlanta Hawks' Dennis Schroder (17), from Germany, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland. Rose has left the Cavaliers to attend to a personal matter, a team spokesman said Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Derrick Rose leaves Cavaliers to handle “personal matter”

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, May 19, 2017 file photo, Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas looks to pass the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert, left, defends during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals in Boston. Day by day, Isaiah Thomas looks a little more like an All-Star point guard like himself. And just maybe like one who can rescue the reeling Cavaliers. Thomas has been increasing his workout load and is making strong progress in his recovery from a hip injury that ended his 2016 in Boston and delayed the start of his 2017 season with Cleveland, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

On point: Thomas making progress, could join Cavs earlier

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Dwyane Wade, center, drives to the basket between Orlando Magic's Terrence Ross, left, and Evan Fournier, from France, in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Wade asks to come off bench for Cavs; Smith starting again

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo tries to drive against the Cleveland Cavaliers defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

James and Korver heat up from 3, Cavs beat Bucks 116-97

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 25, 2017 file photo shows Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James answering questions during the NBA basketball team media day in Independence, Ohio. James tested his injured left ankle during a portion of practice Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 but it’s still not known if he’ll play in Cleveland’s season opener. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, file)

LeBron’s status for opener vs. Celtics still unclear

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cavs coach Lue says friends shot in Las Vegas tragedy

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 1, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love, left, tries to keep the ball from Toronto Raptors' P.J. Tucker during the first half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA basketball playoff series in Cleveland. Love, who has been the subject of trade speculation for three years in Cleveland, will be the club’s new starting center, coach Tyronn Lue announced Monday night, Oct. 2, after the team played an intrasquad scrimmage at Quicken Loans Arena. Lue has experimented with Love at center during training camp and likes how it opens the floor for LeBron James and others. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cavaliers moving Love to center, Thompson to reserve role

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, June 9, 2017, file photo, Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia (27) and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert vie for ball during the second half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland. After two straight Golden State blowouts to open the series and a thrilling comeback in Game 3, things turned feisty in Game 4 as the teams that are meeting in a third straight Finals showed some animosity. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cavs coach Tyronn Lue pleased by feisty turn to Finals

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue speaks at a news conference after Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

No change: Cavs not slowing, sticking to plan vs. Warriors

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) talks with Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, in Washington. Lue would prefer less attention, but it comes with the territory as coach of the defending NBA champions. Lue is back in the NBA Finals, and the Cavaliers acknowledge they probably wouldn't be in position to win another title if not for Lue's calming influence. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Cool Hand Lue: Cavs coach keeps NBA champs calm amid chaos

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Mike Brown still waiting on Tyronn Lue to pay up overdue bet

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) looks to drive against Boston Celtics' Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

‘He’s human’: Cavs coach defends LeBron after ‘weird’ loss

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press