J.R. Smith Plans to Reunite with Cavs Starting Lineup Tuesday Night in Columbus

The band is together again, Cavs fans.

With J.R. Smith’s four-year, 57 million dollar contract officially inked, Cavs fans across the globe can breathe a collective sigh of relief.

As he waited for contract negotiations to come to a head, Smith wasn’t just lying around. He was staying in shape by working out at Garfield Heights High School.

JR Smith all smiles at #Cavs practice facility, had been working out at Garfield Heights High, says he hopes to play Tuesday at Ohio State.

— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) October 16, 2016

But that’s not all J.R. Smith has been up to…

Smith was recently spotted at Progressive Field with several of his teammates celebrating as the Cleveland Indians continue their march through the postseason.

Smith beamed with enthusiasm while speaking with members of the media at Cleveland Clinic Courts after practice Sunday.

Smith told Fred McLeod of Fox Sports Ohio that he has always loved baseball. And despite being a Yankees fan at heart, Smith has now embraced the Indians.

On @Indians JR says he has always loved baseball, originally was a Yankees fan but has embraced the home team!

— Fred McLeod (@CavsFredMcLeod) October 16, 2016

JR says "our pitching has been unbelievable"..adds he loves to watch @TheRealSlamtana play

— Fred McLeod (@CavsFredMcLeod) October 16, 2016

As for the upcoming basketball season, Smith tells McLeod, “I’m in great workout shape, but now I have to get in game shape.”

Smith also adds that he is excited to be back with the NBA champions, saying:

“It feels good to be back around the guys and be a part of it.”

Hear it here first! @TheRealJRSmith talks about re-signing.

Practice ?: https://t.co/pqZSNTTwMB #AllForOne pic.twitter.com/raZcosniiU

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) October 16, 2016

The Cavaliers will be back in action on Tuesday night, as they face the Washington Wizards at The Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio at 7:00 p.m (Eastern Standard Time) for their final preseason tune-up.

Sam Amico reports that most of Cleveland’s starting rotation will play in Tuesday’s game, including Smith.

#Cavs coach Ty Lue estimates regular rotation (LeBron, Kyrie, etc) will go about half the game Tuesday at Ohio St. Says JR Smith will play.

— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) October 16, 2016