INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard JR Smith underwent an MRI on his right elbow Monday, making him doubtful for the regular season opener against the Toronto Raptors.
Smith, who missed practice Tuesday afternoon -- the final one before the team leaves for Toronto -- was diagnosed with elbow soreness. The MRI showed no structural damage.
The veteran had been wearing a wrap around his right elbow recently and did not participate in the preseason finale this past Friday night.
It's the second injury setback for Smith. He was held out of the annual Wine and Gold Scrimmage as well as the exhibition opener against Boston because of hip soreness.