The Cleveland Cavaliers (20-14) play against the Washington Wizards (17-17) at Capital One Arena
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Thursday December 30, 2021
Cleveland Cavaliers 10, Washington Wizards 11 (Q1 08:03)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kevin Pangos vs. Brad Wanamaker on New Year’s Eve eve, just like we all expected – 7:11 PM
Kevin Pangos vs. Brad Wanamaker on New Year’s Eve eve, just like we all expected – 7:11 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Can confirm reports that Lakers and Cavaliers are in “discussions” to send point guard Rajon Rondo to Cleveland, per source. – 6:58 PM
Can confirm reports that Lakers and Cavaliers are in “discussions” to send point guard Rajon Rondo to Cleveland, per source. – 6:58 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
The Cavaliers are nearing a trade for Lakers PG Rajon Rondo, per @Adrian Wojnarowski.
The deal is expected to be done Friday. pic.twitter.com/xxY51BpKOP – 6:58 PM
The Cavaliers are nearing a trade for Lakers PG Rajon Rondo, per @Adrian Wojnarowski.
The deal is expected to be done Friday. pic.twitter.com/xxY51BpKOP – 6:58 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearing a trade to acquire Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo — and an agreement is expected to be reached as soon as Friday, sources tell ESPN. Rondo would be able to join Cleveland as soon as he clears Covid protocols. – 6:47 PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers are nearing a trade to acquire Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo — and an agreement is expected to be reached as soon as Friday, sources tell ESPN. Rondo would be able to join Cleveland as soon as he clears Covid protocols. – 6:47 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Quick thoughts on CLE acquiring Rondo (assuming it happens!):
-CLE will use Minimum Salary Exception to acquire Rondo. No need to use McGee TPE or send a salary back to LA.
-LA is doing this to clear a roster spot & tax hit vs waiving a player. Likely to keep Stanley Johnson. – 6:47 PM
Quick thoughts on CLE acquiring Rondo (assuming it happens!):
-CLE will use Minimum Salary Exception to acquire Rondo. No need to use McGee TPE or send a salary back to LA.
-LA is doing this to clear a roster spot & tax hit vs waiving a player. Likely to keep Stanley Johnson. – 6:47 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴
#DCAboveAll | @jaimeechenique pic.twitter.com/bE6wKqYeZ6 – 6:42 PM
🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴
#DCAboveAll | @jaimeechenique pic.twitter.com/bE6wKqYeZ6 – 6:42 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Brad Wanamaker will start in his first game since signing a 10-day with the Wizards. Their starting 5 vs. CLE:
Wanamaker, Beal, KCP, Kuzma, Gafford – 6:40 PM
Brad Wanamaker will start in his first game since signing a 10-day with the Wizards. Their starting 5 vs. CLE:
Wanamaker, Beal, KCP, Kuzma, Gafford – 6:40 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs starting lineup tonight against the Wizards:
Kevin Pangos, Isaac Okoro, Lauri Markkanen, Evan Mobley and Kevin Love – 6:35 PM
#Cavs starting lineup tonight against the Wizards:
Kevin Pangos, Isaac Okoro, Lauri Markkanen, Evan Mobley and Kevin Love – 6:35 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Tonight’s Starting Five 🖐️ #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/DAlTx61ezC – 6:35 PM
Tonight’s Starting Five 🖐️ #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/DAlTx61ezC – 6:35 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Wizards’ starters tonight: Brad Wanamaker (who was signed today to a 10-day), Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford. – 6:31 PM
The Wizards’ starters tonight: Brad Wanamaker (who was signed today to a 10-day), Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford. – 6:31 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
The best way to celebrate @Bradley Beal being back on the court is by voting for #NBAAllStar!
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/KSin77r2uf – 6:26 PM
The best way to celebrate @Bradley Beal being back on the court is by voting for #NBAAllStar!
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/KSin77r2uf – 6:26 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in serious talks on a deal to acquire Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. In wake of Ricky Rubio’s season-ending ACL injury, Cleveland has need for backcourt help and is working on the potential move. – 6:24 PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in serious talks on a deal to acquire Lakers guard Rajon Rondo, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. In wake of Ricky Rubio’s season-ending ACL injury, Cleveland has need for backcourt help and is working on the potential move. – 6:24 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards are back home to host the Cavs at 7 pm on @NBCSWashington. Bradley Beal is back in the lineup (watch his warmup here).
And that means I’m back with my 3 keys to the game, this time with special guest @glennconsor. pic.twitter.com/mLK42JaAe8 – 6:14 PM
The Wizards are back home to host the Cavs at 7 pm on @NBCSWashington. Bradley Beal is back in the lineup (watch his warmup here).
And that means I’m back with my 3 keys to the game, this time with special guest @glennconsor. pic.twitter.com/mLK42JaAe8 – 6:14 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Pregame bounce ⬆️
#DCAboveAll | @Daniel Gafford pic.twitter.com/9iWxpFySqb – 6:10 PM
Pregame bounce ⬆️
#DCAboveAll | @Daniel Gafford pic.twitter.com/9iWxpFySqb – 6:10 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Kevin Pangos will make his first career NBA start tonight against the Wizards, a source tells @clevelanddotcom. Cavs will need to rely more on Pangos with Darius Garland in the health and safety protocols and Ricky Rubio out for the season. – 6:03 PM
#Cavs Kevin Pangos will make his first career NBA start tonight against the Wizards, a source tells @clevelanddotcom. Cavs will need to rely more on Pangos with Darius Garland in the health and safety protocols and Ricky Rubio out for the season. – 6:03 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
1️⃣ hour until tip!
📍 @CapitalOneArena
🎙 @1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 6:00 PM
1️⃣ hour until tip!
📍 @CapitalOneArena
🎙 @1067theFan
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne – 6:00 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Bradley Beal (and his headband) back in action. pic.twitter.com/62rt3yjrNM – 5:54 PM
Bradley Beal (and his headband) back in action. pic.twitter.com/62rt3yjrNM – 5:54 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
The 5:30 p.m. ET injury report now lists Jarrett Allen as OUT (return to competition reconditioning).
It also lists Ed Davis, Lamar Stevens and Dylan Windler as available. – 5:53 PM
The 5:30 p.m. ET injury report now lists Jarrett Allen as OUT (return to competition reconditioning).
It also lists Ed Davis, Lamar Stevens and Dylan Windler as available. – 5:53 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Is this business casual?
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/iG1Cs86dkf – 5:46 PM
Is this business casual?
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/iG1Cs86dkf – 5:46 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
The Cavs’ Jarrett Allen (return to competition conditioning) will not play tonight against the Wizards, J.B. Bickerstaff said. – 5:41 PM
The Cavs’ Jarrett Allen (return to competition conditioning) will not play tonight against the Wizards, J.B. Bickerstaff said. – 5:41 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wes Unseld Jr. said Cassius Winston is still dealing with the hamstring injury which has been an on-and-off thing for him all season, and that’s why he hasn’t gotten a call-up. – 5:37 PM
Wes Unseld Jr. said Cassius Winston is still dealing with the hamstring injury which has been an on-and-off thing for him all season, and that’s why he hasn’t gotten a call-up. – 5:37 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Spencer Dinwiddie (health and safety protocols) will not play tonight vs. Cleveland. – 5:34 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie (health and safety protocols) will not play tonight vs. Cleveland. – 5:34 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Wizards have signed center Jaime Echenique to a 10-day hardship contract … which will establish the @nbagleague call-up from the @CapitalCityGoGo as the NBA’s first player from Colombia.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 5:28 PM
The Wizards have signed center Jaime Echenique to a 10-day hardship contract … which will establish the @nbagleague call-up from the @CapitalCityGoGo as the NBA’s first player from Colombia.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 5:28 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Anthony Gill will be available to play tonight after exiting the protocols, Wes Unseld Jr. said. Davis Bertans, who has a non-COVID illness, will not play, Unseld aid. – 5:27 PM
Anthony Gill will be available to play tonight after exiting the protocols, Wes Unseld Jr. said. Davis Bertans, who has a non-COVID illness, will not play, Unseld aid. – 5:27 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
In addition to Beal and KCP, Gill is also out of protocols and available. Bertans is OUT. – 5:27 PM
In addition to Beal and KCP, Gill is also out of protocols and available. Bertans is OUT. – 5:27 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Wizards say Bradley Beal is available to play tonight against Cleveland. – 5:23 PM
Wizards say Bradley Beal is available to play tonight against Cleveland. – 5:23 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Let’s get to work!
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/9eLEL0Fnta – 5:23 PM
Let’s get to work!
#DCAboveAll | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/9eLEL0Fnta – 5:23 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Spencer Dinwiddie is OUT in protocols, Bradley Beal and KCP are both available to play.
Beal & KCP both last played Dec. 18 in Utah. – 5:21 PM
Spencer Dinwiddie is OUT in protocols, Bradley Beal and KCP are both available to play.
Beal & KCP both last played Dec. 18 in Utah. – 5:21 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Beal and Caldwell-Pope will play tonight. They are out of protocol. – 5:19 PM
Beal and Caldwell-Pope will play tonight. They are out of protocol. – 5:19 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Bradley Beal will be available tonight vs. Cleveland! #DCAboveAll
@Bradley Beal | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/5eFFOym6TQ – 5:19 PM
Bradley Beal will be available tonight vs. Cleveland! #DCAboveAll
@Bradley Beal | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/5eFFOym6TQ – 5:19 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Bradley Beal and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who entered the day questionable to play due to health and safety protocols, will be available tonight for Washington against Cleveland. – 5:18 PM
Bradley Beal and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who entered the day questionable to play due to health and safety protocols, will be available tonight for Washington against Cleveland. – 5:18 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
📰 OFFICIAL: We’ve signed center Jaime Echenique to a 10-day contract via the NBA Hardship Exception provisions. #DCAboveAll – 5:06 PM
📰 OFFICIAL: We’ve signed center Jaime Echenique to a 10-day contract via the NBA Hardship Exception provisions. #DCAboveAll – 5:06 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Me trying to recognize the new Wizards 100 feet away like pic.twitter.com/sfPieu2Scl – 5:02 PM
Me trying to recognize the new Wizards 100 feet away like pic.twitter.com/sfPieu2Scl – 5:02 PM
Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
Hawks injury report for tomorrow’s game against Cleveland pic.twitter.com/Pk5F4BDu06 – 5:02 PM
Hawks injury report for tomorrow’s game against Cleveland pic.twitter.com/Pk5F4BDu06 – 5:02 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Big man Jaime Echenique has been called up from the Capital City Go-Go as the Wizards continue to deal with players in protocol, @NBCSWizards has learned. – 5:01 PM
Big man Jaime Echenique has been called up from the Capital City Go-Go as the Wizards continue to deal with players in protocol, @NBCSWizards has learned. – 5:01 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
No late game tonight. It was a light night already games-wise and it got even lighter with the GSW-DEN postponement.
Only three games, all at 7:00 PM ET:
PHI-BKN
CLE-WAS
MIL-ORL – 4:46 PM
No late game tonight. It was a light night already games-wise and it got even lighter with the GSW-DEN postponement.
Only three games, all at 7:00 PM ET:
PHI-BKN
CLE-WAS
MIL-ORL – 4:46 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
We’ll need another strong defensive effort tonight.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/oiykTcaK3I – 4:35 PM
We’ll need another strong defensive effort tonight.
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/oiykTcaK3I – 4:35 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Washington Wizards guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to return to the lineup vs. Cleveland tonight, sources tell ESPN. He missed three games in Covid protocols. – 4:32 PM
Washington Wizards guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to return to the lineup vs. Cleveland tonight, sources tell ESPN. He missed three games in Covid protocols. – 4:32 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Battle on the block.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/kpXOeDc9AC – 4:23 PM
Battle on the block.
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/kpXOeDc9AC – 4:23 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Over the last five games, our 12.8 turnover percentage ranks ninth in the NBA.
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/oY1eh73Kap – 4:03 PM
Over the last five games, our 12.8 turnover percentage ranks ninth in the NBA.
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/oY1eh73Kap – 4:03 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
From playing in the driveway as a kid to a 10-year career as an NBA assistant, Pat Delany is living his childhood dream.
#DCAboveAll | @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/QEck893iq1 – 3:45 PM
From playing in the driveway as a kid to a 10-year career as an NBA assistant, Pat Delany is living his childhood dream.
#DCAboveAll | @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/QEck893iq1 – 3:45 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Wizards G Spencer Dinwiddie has entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols, per @Shams Charania. pic.twitter.com/1fL7OgbseP – 3:44 PM
Wizards G Spencer Dinwiddie has entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols, per @Shams Charania. pic.twitter.com/1fL7OgbseP – 3:44 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
With the Spencer Dinwiddie news, the Wizards now have 9 players in health and safety protcols, matching the total of their outbreak last season which caused 6 games to be postponed. This year, they have hardship 10-days to replace them, but just for context. – 3:40 PM
With the Spencer Dinwiddie news, the Wizards now have 9 players in health and safety protcols, matching the total of their outbreak last season which caused 6 games to be postponed. This year, they have hardship 10-days to replace them, but just for context. – 3:40 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie has entered health and safety protocols, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 3:34 PM
Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie has entered health and safety protocols, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 3:34 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Bounce back opportunity!
🆚 @Washington Wizards
🕖 7:00PM ET
📺 @BallySportsCLE
@betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/pItvhUZEYE – 3:30 PM
Bounce back opportunity!
🆚 @Washington Wizards
🕖 7:00PM ET
📺 @BallySportsCLE
@betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/pItvhUZEYE – 3:30 PM
Matt Babcock @MattBabcock11
TyTy Washington has been used mainly as an off-ball shooter and scorer at Kentucky this season. Despite being effective in his current role, I think TyTy will be best used as a lead guard in the NBA. He is a natural playmaker with an excellent feel for the game. pic.twitter.com/0CCzZdJTCe – 2:46 PM
TyTy Washington has been used mainly as an off-ball shooter and scorer at Kentucky this season. Despite being effective in his current role, I think TyTy will be best used as a lead guard in the NBA. He is a natural playmaker with an excellent feel for the game. pic.twitter.com/0CCzZdJTCe – 2:46 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
If fashion sense is a super hero trait then Kuz already has that covered 😎
#DCAboveAll | @Marvel pic.twitter.com/YgSDlf3KFc – 2:41 PM
If fashion sense is a super hero trait then Kuz already has that covered 😎
#DCAboveAll | @Marvel pic.twitter.com/YgSDlf3KFc – 2:41 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Oldest players to make their NBA debuts for the Wizards/Bullets franchise:
Andrew Gaze (1994) – 28 y, 230 d
Anthony Gill (2020) – 28 y, 73 d
Craig Sword (2021) – 27 y, 346 d
David Vanterpool (2001) – 27 y, 341 d
Claude Gregory (1986) – 27 y, 37d
Chubby Cox (1983) – 27 y, 14 d – 1:03 PM
Oldest players to make their NBA debuts for the Wizards/Bullets franchise:
Andrew Gaze (1994) – 28 y, 230 d
Anthony Gill (2020) – 28 y, 73 d
Craig Sword (2021) – 27 y, 346 d
David Vanterpool (2001) – 27 y, 341 d
Claude Gregory (1986) – 27 y, 37d
Chubby Cox (1983) – 27 y, 14 d – 1:03 PM