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

Why the Guardians moved on from Andrés Giménez and what comes next The organization’s depth at second base, its need for starting pitching and the acceleration of this pitching market were all factors.

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.

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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.

Zooming in on 8 incredible stats that define the Cavaliers’ remarkable 17-1 start Cleveland has outscored opponents by 223 points, already surpassing last season’s total of198. The franchise wins mark is within reach.

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)

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

Unbeaten Cavaliers are just getting started as a threat in the East The Cavs have youth and financial flexibility to navigate the NBA's new CBA rules.

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.

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