He is working his way back from an abdominal muscle strain that he picked up on Jan 28. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The blockbuster trade that shook the NBA world resulting in Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic swapping teams may impact the Boston Celtics ahead of Thursday's game.

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol) AP AP

Butler leaves the Heat after his troubles in Miami this year made headlines for months. Elsewhere, Brandon Ingram is heading to Toronto, while the Bucks acquired Kyle Kuzma for Khris Middleton.

Cleveland actually won the turnover battle in their first matchup with Boston of the season. However, the Celtics scored 18 points off 14 Cavalier miscues in the second game of the season. Overall, the Cavaliers are a solid team when it comes to not giving up free possessions.

The teams have split the season series thus far, with each team taking a game from the other with narrow home-court victories.

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