Cavs Injury Update: Shumpert Expected To Play Sunday; Williams Out

The Cavs are in prep mode for game one of the NBA Playoffs starting Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. Game one is set for a 3pm tip at the Q on Sunday.

A couple of Cavs that have been sidelined with knee issues were discussed at practice today, that being guards Mo Williams and Iman Shumpert.

Iman Shumpert (knee) expected to be available for Game 1 of playoffs against Pistons. Tyronn Lue says Mo Williams (knee) aiming for Game 2.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) April 15, 2016

Shumpert had his knee drained and missed the last two games of the regular season, while Williams has been dealing with a knee issue for a decent portion of the season.

The Cavs sent out an official update on Williams following practice today:

Cavaliers guard Mo Williams recently received additional evaluation of his left knee in New York from Dr. David Altcheck. Williams is currently undergoing a treatment and rehabilitation process and is listed as Out for this Sunday afternoon’s Game One of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs series in Cleveland at The Q vs. the Detroit Pistons. His status for Game Two of the series (Wednesday night in Cleveland) will be updated early next week.