Cup of Cavs: Cleveland Cavaliers news and links for Monday, April 17

The first sip

Sunday’s NBA slate had two games directly impacted by charges. There was Ja Morant getting hurt when Anthony Davis took a charge on a Morant drive. And then Giannis got hurt with Kevin Love (who looked good for Miami, by the way) stepping in.

I personally would ban the charge. It is is a risky play that puts players in danger for no real reason. I know it would make offense even easier for teams. But the charge is a really dangerous play that, if eliminated, wouldn’t change what basketball is. And maybe two of the NBA’s biggest stars wouldn’t be hurt just as the playoffs start.

Tankathon spin

I could mess with this outcome. The Spurs feel like a good home for Wemby, the Wizards get a real chance to reset and the Magic can add another young star to their core.

Links of the day

Physicality was a big talking point after Game 1

So were offensive rebounds

Tyler Herro’s playoffs are probably over

TBD if Giannis’ back injury is a big deal or not

The Lakers beat the Grizzlies in Game 1, but Ja Morant is hurt

Russell freaking Westbrook.

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Good Kelsey Russo joint on the Cavs’ bench