CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Kyle Korver is not expected to play Wednesday against the Raptors Wednesday because of the death of his younger brother.

Kirk Korver, 27, died Tuesday in Iowa. He became seriously ill last week.

"We are very sad to share that Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver's brother, Kirk, passed away today," the Cavaliers said in a statement provided to cleveland.com. "Kyle has been excused from the team to be with his family. We extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt best to Kyle and his entire family as they go through this very difficult time."

Kyle left the Cavs Friday to be with him and missed Saturday's win over Chicago. He returned to the team and scored 12 points in a win Monday over Milwaukee.

Kirk Korver played basketball collegiately at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he scored 597 points in three seasons. Kirk has three surviving brothers, including Kyle.