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J.R. Smith’s Right Thumb Injury Needs Surgery: Cavs

Phenny Lynn Palec   |

Dec 22, 2016 10:13 AM EST

The Cleveland Cavaliers management announced on Wednesday that J.R. Smith will be temporarily sidelined due to a fractured right thumb. The Cavs added that there is no definite timeline for Smith’s return since he will undergo a surgery and his return will depend on the operation’s outcome and doctor’s recommendation.