Cavs suspend J.R. Smith one game for conduct detrimental to the team

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Cleveland shooting guard J.R. Smith has been suspended for one game for conduct detrimental to the team, the Cavs announced on Thursday night.

The news comes just hours before the Cavs took on the Philadelphia 76ers in Cleveland.

"Something happened after shootaround," Cavs coach Ty Lue said of Smith's suspension, and he expects him back at practice on Friday. Rodney Hood will start in Smith's place.

The Cavs provided no other information regarding Smith's status in the press release.

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