Nae'Qwan Tomlin Status Update
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin was diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction following an evaluation by the Cavaliers medical team.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin was diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction following an evaluation by the Cavaliers medical team. An MRI administered at Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine confirmed the injury. Tomlin will be re-evaluated in approximately three to four (3-4) weeks, and his status and return to basketball activities will be updated as appropriate. Tomlin was not available for Cleveland’s three preseason games.
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