When you're tossed into the deep end of the pool, you've got to learn how to swim. That's been the common denominator of the Cleveland Cavaliers ' words leading up to their season opener against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. In a spout of deja vu, the Cavs have injury issues going into the start of the 2025-26 campaign, which brings about the most cliché yet apropos phrase in sports: next man up. But in their case, it's next men up.

Garnering the trust of the organization, Jaylon Tyson, Craig Porter Jr., and Tyrese Proctor will have a critical opportunity to put the months of extra work they've grinded away for on display early this year. In particular, due to another unfortunate injury to De'Andre Hunter , it starts immediately.

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