Kadary Richmond and Curtis Jones are off the Cavaliers' roster as of October 12, trimming a crowded camp group. Cleveland gets an immediate rematch with Orlando tonight, one day after beating the Magic 119-105.
What happened with Kadary Richmond and Curtis Jones?
Kadary Richmond and Curtis Jones both left the Cavaliers on October 12, confirmed in that day's transaction log and in a Hoops Rumors roundup titled 'Minor Roster Moves: Nets, Cavaliers.' Neither player appeared in either preseason game, and the moves trim Cleveland's guard depth by two names heading into tonight's rematch with Orlando.
What's different about tonight's rematch with Orlando?
Cleveland already beat Orlando 119-105 on October 11, with James Harden scoring 24 points and Evan Mobley adding 14. Tonight's game, in Orlando and streaming on Peacock and NBC Sports Network, is still preseason, so the October 11 result carries no standings weight, but it is the first chance to see whether that showing holds up on the road.
When do Tomlin and Diop actually return?
Both are still day-to-day, and Tuesday is the date each was projected to return: Diop with a left knee issue, Tomlin with a back problem. Neither has come off the injury report yet, so tonight is the real test of whether those timelines hold up.
How thin is the Cavaliers' roster now?
Twenty-one players remain on the roster after Richmond and Jones left. Rashaun Agee and Zack Austin are still on it with no reported role beyond camp competition, and Mario Hezonja, a trade-rumor name since late September, has never had an actual deal attached to his name in any report.
Are Kadary Richmond and Curtis Jones still on the Cavaliers?
No, both left the team on October 12, leaving Cleveland with 21 players on its roster.
When are Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Khalifa Diop expected back?
Tuesday, October 13 is the return date both injury reports listed, though neither has been cleared from day-to-day yet.
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