Cavaliers update injury statuses of Dellavedova, Waiters

Cavaliers update injury statuses of Dellavedova, Waiters

Published Nov. 9, 2014 3:17 p.m. ET

Cavaliers guard Matthew Dellavedova experienced a left knee injury during the fourth quarter of the Cavaliers game in Portland vs. the Trailblazers on Tuesday, November 4. He was out for the remaining two games of the Cavaliers road trip this past week in Utah and Denver.

After returning to Cleveland, Dellavedova received additional evaluation by Cavaliers Head Team Physician Dr. Richard Parker at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health. The results confirmed a left knee MCL sprain. He is undergoing a period of treatment and rehabilitation and is currently projected to be Out four to six weeks. His status will be updated as appropriate.

Guard Dion Waiters suffered a lower back contusion during the second quarter of the Cavaliers game in Denver vs. the Nuggets on Friday, November 7. He is receiving treatment for the injury and is currently listed as questionable for the Cavaliers home game Monday night at The Q vs. the New Orleans Pelicans. His status will be updated as appropriate.

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**Cleveland Cavaliers press release

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