INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Unnamed Cavaliers are ignoring trainers’ texts, and it’s pissing off JR Smith.



JR is also pissed at the NBA, which will apparently fine him if he doesn’t cover a tattoo.



And JR might be pissed if he winds up without a spot in the Cavs’ rotation.



Oh, and one more. Tyronn Lue was pissed that the Cavs’ practice Saturday, after a day off and with a scrimmage looming Sunday, lacked focus. Here’s a rundown on the Cavs’ potential lineups and where they stand on a bunch of other stuff nearly one week through training camp:



Lue said Tristan Thompson would start at center this season against the league’s big bruisers — like Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Washington’s Dwight Howard. Larry Nance Jr. will start against smaller teams. “Last year kinda wore Larry down trying to guard those big guys the whole game,” Lue said. “Larry loves it. He’s...