Two-thirds of the Cleveland Cavaliers' big three was sidelined during their recent NBA Finals loss to the Golden State Warriors and as they go for another championship run this coming season, the good news is that there is a high probability that the trio will be complete if they could go as far once more.
According to the Akron Beacon Journal, Cavs head coach David Blatt confirmed that power forward Kevin Love is reportedly cleared to play in the team's season opener against the Chicago Bulls on October 27, but point guard Kyrie Irving still needs more time to recover but will surely be available before the playoffs.
Love had joined the team in practices this week and is reportedly on his way for full contact training starting next week less than six months after his shoulder surgery. Blatt said that he plans to play the three-time All-Star in at least one of the Cavs preseason games this month.
Meanwhile, the verdict is different for the 2012 Rookie of the Year who suffered a left kneecap fracture during Game 1 of the Finals.
Irving is still on light workouts and have not joined the team in drills and scrimmages as the knee has not completely restored yet, as reported by the Northeast Ohio Media Group.
Initial diagnosis said that the three-time All-Star could be back on the court after three to four months, but the healing has not been as fast as anticipated. Recent reports said that it could take at least up to January before Irving can go out on the court and play.
Still, Cavs fans around the world should be excited of the possibility of the team being in full strength once the postseason starts in April, which are the games that really matter to the championship-starved city.