Sources tell cleveland.com that Wade, the versatile forward who Atkinson has raved about throughout training camp and who received the start at small forward in the preseason finale, was with the starters at practice on Saturday and Monday — the first two prep days for the Toronto showdown.

The Cavaliers will go the first six weeks of the season without last season's starting small forward, Max Strus, who suffered a sprained ankle during workouts this week, the team announced. STATUS UPDATE: Max Strus sustained a right ankle sprain during individual workouts on Thursday.

One of the most intriguing adjustments Atkinson brings to the Cavs’ offense is utilizing Mobley and Allen as offensive hubs. These two bigs won’t only be setting screens and finishing lobs. They will play a crucial role in initiating the offense, especially Mobley, whose usage is poised to rise as he develops into a more versatile offensive threat.

With a change in coaching from J.B. Bickerstaff to Kenny Atkinson at the helm, the Cleveland Cavaliers expect a different approach this season. Early in training camp, analytics was the most significant new thing the Cavs were embracing under Atkinson.

In light of the many off-season re-signings over the past two summers, the Cleveland Cavaliers have fully invested in their core of Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and Jarrett Allen. All four starters inked multi-year deals,