Cup of Cavs for December 17, 2020

Today’s news and notes.

By Evan Dammarell@AmNotEvan Dec 17, 2020, 6:00am CST

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Kevin Porter Jr. isn’t on this trip for the final two preseason games in New York.

Collin Sexton is expected to make his preseason debut this Friday against the Knicks.

Javale McGee is expected to make his Cavaliers debut this Friday against the Knicks.

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James Wiseman and Draymond Green will not play on Thursday for the final preseason game.

James Harden finally spoke to the media on Wednesday but refused to comment on his trade demands.

Gordon Hayward suffered an avulsion fracture of his fifth finger on his right hand, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

The Magic announced that they have picked up Mo Bamba’s fourth year option worth $7.5M.

Wizards coach Scott Brooks said Deni Avdija “has a good chance to be” the starting small forward heading into the season.