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Report: Matthew Dellavedova facing potential retirement due to concussions

A fan favorite in Cleveland could be facing the end of his career.

Matthew Dellavedova, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard who played a significant role on the team during its second LeBron James era, is still dealing with the after-effects of a serious concussion suffered during the team’s preseason opener on Dec. 12, according to The Athletic's Joe Vardon and Kelsey Russo.

Nearly two months after the injury, Dellavedova’s symptoms have reportedly persisted to the point that he is unable to work out in any real capacity. The report characterizes the possibility of an unwanted retirement as “on the table, if not likely.