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J.R. Smith Injury: Updates on Cavaliers Guard's Knee and Return

Matt FitzgeraldNov 2, 2015

Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith left the floor during the team's Nov. 2 game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a right knee contusion. He has yet to return to action, though he is expected to play against the Utah Jazz.

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Tuesday, Nov. 10

Smith will play against the Jazz, per Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com.

Smith Latest Cavs Guard to Deal with Injury

The 30-year-old arrived in Cleveland along with former New York Knicks teammate Iman Shumpert in a trade this last January and has blossomed into a more complete player for the Cavs. Now that Smith is reportedly back, Cleveland gets deeper on the perimeter.

Shumpert is still recovering from wrist surgery, while All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving is still on the mend as well from a knee injury. Veteran swingman James Jones provides outside shooting on the wing but is almost exclusively a three-point specialist.

Superstar LeBron James and company get another role player back in the lineup to help the team make another Finals run.