Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is taking a leave of absence.
For how long?
David Aldridge of NBA.com:
Tyronn Lue will be on a one-week plan to address his health issues, per source. The current plan is to return to the bench next week.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) March 19, 2018
Cleveland’s upcoming schedule:
- Tonight: vs. Bucks
- Wednesday: vs. Raptors
- Friday: vs. Suns
- Sunday: at Nets
- March 27: at Heat
- March 28: at Hornets
- March 30: vs. Pelicans
I’d be a little surprised if Lue returns during a road trip, though it’s just in the East. It wouldn’t be impossible. Still, March 30 against New Orleans appears to be the most likely return date based on Aldridge’s report.
Given how serious Lue’s statement sounded, that’s a relief. Hopefully, he’s healthy that quickly.
We’re also learning more about his condition.
Dave McMenamin of ESPN:
https://twitter.com/mcten/status/975750627639865350
The first step is Lue feeling better during this rest. But, even once that happens, there will still be the challenge of him managing these issues while dealing with the stress of coaching. That’s a different animal.