Back-up point guard
Matthew Dellavedova, sidelined since the Cavaliers' third game of the season with a sprained left knee, participated in a full-contact 3-on-3 drill after practice Monday and coach David Blatt said “it’s a possibility” the second-year veteran will return to the lineup as soon as Thursday against the
New York Knicks if he continues to progress.
"He’s pushing the envelope of the protocol for the particular injury that he had,” Blatt said, referencing the fact that Dellevedova will have been out for a full month as of Tuesday when his recovery timeline was originally set at 4-6 weeks. “We don’t want to go too, too far. But on the other hand, the (coaching) staff, the medical staff and Delly are doing whatever they can and he’s coming along well."