The Cavaliers are still 0-0 with training camp underway and Media Day now in the books, headlined by rookie Meleek Thomas. Peyton Watson's hamstring and four fringe additions are the only roster news since Brandon Weems took over as general manager.
What came out of Cavs Media Day?
Fear The Sword's Tony Pesta reported rookie Meleek Thomas was the star of the day, calling him 'a dog.' No other quotes or scouting notes from camp have surfaced yet. Thomas, a rookie guard, has yet to play an NBA minute, so Media Day buzz is all fans have to go on for now.
Is Peyton Watson going to be ready for camp?
Watson has been day-to-day since September 25 with a right hamstring issue, with an estimated return date of October 1. That timeline puts him back before Cleveland's preseason opener October 8 against the Celtics, though no update has confirmed he's cleared. It's the first injury note of the Cavaliers' offseason.
What's this 'overlooked' talk about?
Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor wrote that the Cavaliers are attempting to 'break the doubt' heading into the season, a nod to how little buzz surrounds a team that won 52 games last season. Nothing about the roster has actually changed to answer that; it's a narrative camp will have to settle.
Who are the four new names on the roster?
Kadary Richmond, Zack Austin, Rashaun Agee and Curtis Jones all joined the Cavaliers on September 23, the first moves under new general manager Brandon Weems. No roles or contract terms have been disclosed for any of them, and none profile as rotation locks on a team still built around Mitchell, Harden, Mobley and Allen.
When do the Cavaliers actually play a game?
The preseason opens October 8 at home against the Celtics, followed by two more preseason games against Orlando on October 11 and 13. The regular season starts October 22 at Philadelphia, airing on ESPN. Everything before that is roster jockeying, with nothing on the calendar carrying playoff stakes.
When do the Cavaliers play their first game?
The preseason opener is October 8 at home against the Celtics; the regular season opens October 22 at the 76ers on ESPN.
Is Peyton Watson hurt?
Yes. He has been day-to-day since September 25 with a right hamstring issue, with an estimated return of October 1.
