J.R. Smith

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith did not make the trip to Orlando and will not play on Friday.

(Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com)

ORLANDO - Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith, who is dealing with a bug, will not make the trip to Florida for tonight's game against the Orlando Magic.

"He won't play tonight," head coach David Blatt said.

It will be Smith's fourth game missed on the season. He was out three consecutive contests in early November with a right knee bruise. This bug has been making its way around the Cavaliers' staff and has usually lasted a few days, I'm told.

There is a significant chance Smith will join his teammates before they head for Boston Monday afternoon. Cleveland will be off Saturday, but will practice Sunday and Monday.

In 18 games, he's averaging 11.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and shooting 36 percent from 3-point range. Richard Jefferson will likely get the start tonight.