The Cleveland Cavaliers expect Irving to play 'well before' January, dispelling notions from a previous report that Irving wouldn't play until 2016, according to Terry Pluto of the Plain Dealer.
This would be more in line with the 3-4 month timeline that first reported immediately after Irving fractured his kneecap in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors.
We should be a clearer understanding of Irving's status soon with NBA training camps opening at the end of the month.
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