Matthew Dellavedova G FA Tue 6/30/15 1:22 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova received a qualifying offer from the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Sam Amico of FOX Sports reports.
Dellavedova will be a restricted free agent this offseason, and the expectation is that he'll return to Cleveland on close to a minimum deal. The Cavs will likely look to add depth at the point guard position this offseason, so Dellavedova's role could decrease in 2015-16.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Thu 6/18/15 4:23 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova will receive a qualifying offer from the Cavaliers within the next few days, Bob Finnan of the News-Herald reports.
Dellavedova rose to national prominence during the Finals, and despite an overall disappointing performance, he'll likely return to Cleveland next season on a new contract. Dellavedova, who made just north of $800,000 this season, should see a modest pay raise.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Wed 6/17/15 1:06 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova broke out with a season-high 20 points in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against Golden State, but fell off to a combined 16 points in the last three games. He averaged 4.8 points and 3.0 assists in 20.6 minutes in the regular season.
Dellavedova was a consistent member of the Cavaliers' regular rotation throughout the season and played in 67 games. He is a gritty defender and hit 40.7 percent of his 3-pointers during the regular season. Cleveland has a qualifying offer for Delly for the 2016-17, so he should remain a steady part of the Cavalier bench.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Fri 6/12/15 12:54 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (general soreness) was unable to duplicate his Game 3 chicanery in the Cavaliers' Game 4 loss on Thursday to the Warriors. He procured 10 points (3-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four assists, one rebound, and one steal in 33 minutes.
Dellavedova exited briefly after cramping up in both legs. Unfamiliar with extended playing time, he's converting just 32 percent of his shots and 24 percent of his three-pointers in the NBA Finals. He'll have two days off to recover prior to Game 5.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Thu 6/11/15 7:57 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova (general soreness) will take the court Thursday against the Warriors, Cleveland.com reports. Moreover, coach David Blatt relayed that the Cavaliers "haven't decided any minute restrictions."
After Tuesday's win, Dellavedova was treated at a Cleveland hospital for exhaustion and dehydration, including an IV to reboot his system. With the season on the line and Cavs seeking a 3-1 series lead, expect his workload to remain without a limit. In two contests as the starting point guard, he's averaged 14.5 points (on 37 percent shooting), five rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 three-pointers, and 1.5 steals in 41 minutes.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Thu 6/11/15 12:30 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova said Thursday that he's fully recovered from the exhaustion and dehydration that landed him in the hospital after Tuesday's Game 3, Rachel Nichols of Turner Sports reports.
Dellavedova was admitted to a Cleveland hospital after the game and received an IV to replenish the fluids in his system. He was able to attend his presser Wednesday morning and confirmed Thursday that he'll be fine for Game 4. Expect Dellavedova to again play big minutes as the only active point guard on the Cavs roster.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Wed 6/10/15 11:44 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova is doing "much better" Wednesday morning after receiving treatment at a Cleveland hospital following Tuesday's Game 2, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.
Dellavedova finished with a playoff career-best 20 points in 39 minutes Tuesday, and he was taken to the hospital due to physical exhaustion and dehydration. The scrappy guard will likely rest Wednesday with the hope that he'll be ready to go for Thursday's Game 4. At this point, it's difficult to imagine Dellavedova sitting out, though he could be limited if any symptoms of dehydration or exhaustion linger into Thursday.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Wed 6/10/15 10:49 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova experienced "severe" cramping following Game 3 on Tuesday and was taken to the hospital to receive IV fluids and additional treatment, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
Dellavedova should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's Game 4 with an update on his status likely coming sometime Thursday after further medical tests determine the severity of his ailments. Even though he's hospitalized, the Australian could fulfill his normal role in the starting lineup on Thursday if he's only battling dehydration, but in the meantime he's considered a game-time decision for Game 4.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Wed 6/10/15 1:02 AM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova scored a playoff career-high 20 points (7-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT) while contributing five rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes on Tuesday in the Game 3 win.
Dellavedova scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half and seemingly grabbed every loose ball. The Cavaliers are 4-0 when Dellavedova starts in this postseason, and he's posted a postive-35 plus/minus in those starts.
Matthew Dellavedova G FA Sun 6/7/15 11:53 PM
Matthew Dellavedova
G FA
Dellavedova concluded his first NBA Finals start with nine points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three steals, one assist, and six turnovers in 42 minutes in a 95-93 Game 2 overtime win over the Warriors on Sunday.
Dellavedova terrorized the Warriors' Stephen Curry on the defensive end while filling in for the injured Kyrie Irving (knee). He also nailed the go-ahead free throws in overtime to put the Cavaliers up one with 10 seconds remaining.