Pointer (hand) did not play in Tuesday's contest against Stockton.

EDGE Analysis

This is the first bit of news regarding an injury to Pointer, who has developed into a key role with the Charge, averaging 23.4 minutes in 41 games. The injury freed up Malik Newman to tally a whopping 34 minutes, scoring 21 points in that span, but that's in part because the Charge had just 10 active players available. If injuries persist, expect Newman to be the main beneficiary.

Pointer posted 20 points (8-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks in the win Wednesday over the Swarm.

EDGE Analysis

The Charge were forced to reshuffle their starting lineup thanks to a groin injury to Kobi Simmons, as Chance Comanche picked up only his second start of the season, sliding the likes of Deng Adel and Jaron Blossomgame to the power forward and small forward positions, respectively. That left Pointer as essentially the team's sixth man, as the combo forward responded with a team-leading 20 points and a smattering of other statistics.

Pointer got the start at power forward and scored 20 points ( 9-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and registered eight rebounds in the win Monday over the Swarm.

EDGE Analysis

The 6-foot-6 forward also tallied three blocks and a steal in the contest. Pointer is only averaging about 22 minutes per contest despite playing in 26 contests this season, and his season averages in points (9.3) and rebounds (4.0) seem to reflect the lack of usage.

Pointer signed a two-year contract Sunday with Hapoel Eilat B.C. of the Israeli Basketball Premier League, Sportando reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pointer's rights still belong to the Cavaliers, who drafted him 53rd overall in 2015, but it doesn't appear the organization views him as NBA ready just yet. As a result, Pointer will develop his game abroad for the next two seasons while the Cavs continue to track his progress.

Pointer will play for the Cavaliers' D-League affiliate this season, Chris Haynes of the Northeast Ohio Media Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pointer will not join the Cavaliers during training camp. He will, instead, join the Canton Charge. The Cavaliers are loaded with polished veterans on the wing, and they will use this opportunity to develop Pointer into a viable lockdown defender and improve his outside shot. He was the 53rd pick in June's NBA draft, and he shouldn't be considered in upcoming fantasy drafts.