The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost a couple of games over the past week, partly because some of their regulars have been out with injuries. However, despite their mediocre week, the Cavs still comfortably lead the Eastern Conference at 35-6.

After Evan Mobley missed several games due to a nagging calf injury, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson gave an update on the star big man.

Cleveland faces Houston for a non-conference matchup. The teams play Wednesday for the first time this season.

The Cavs knew they would be without Evan Mobley (calf) and Isaac Okoro (shoulder) for Monday’s contest against the Phoenix Suns, but a new name surfaced on their injury report before tipoff at 3:30 p.

As the trade deadline swiftly approaches, several teams are rumored to have shown interest in available players in the market.

Remains out Monday

Sources tell cleveland.com that defensive-minded swingman Isaac Okoro will return to the lineup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Although Okoro has been cleared, reserve sharpshooter Sam Merrill remains inactive, sources say.

The Cavaliers will once again be without starter Evan Mobley and key contributor Isaac Okoro for Monday’s matchup against the visiting Phoenix Suns (3:30 p.m.

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Remains out for Monday

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ convincing 118-92 home win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. … 1. For the past two games, the Cavs have been money.

The Cavs battle the Suns with a 3:30 tip-off as part of the NBA's MLK Day schedule. Follow along here for updates and highlights from the game.