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,

"Unselfish MVP" — that's how one teammate described the six-time All-Star who fueled Cleveland to the East's best record.

Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell is expected to fully participate in practice this week as the Cavs prepare for the first round of the NBA playoffs.