INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — The Cavs had a big-picture plan to be fully healthy heading into the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The plan worked. As Cleveland returned to the practice floor Thursday afternoon, its first full session ahead of Sunday night’s first-round series opener against either Atlanta or Miami, there were no lingering injury concerns.

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Cavaliers All-Star Donovan Mitchell expected to be ready for playoffs after missing final 4 games of regular season with sprained ankle.