Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard JR Smith reportedly won't "ask for or accept a buyout" from the organization despite his public trade request Thursday.
Joe Vardon of The Athletic reported the update and noted the Smith situation is "another symbol of the tumult and dysfunction that have quickly risen to the surface for this team after it lost its first six games since losing LeBron James to free agency."
Cavs general manager Koby Altman asked the 33-year-old guard whether he'd want to take a leave of absence with his playing time likely limited after the team fired head coach Tyronn Lue on Sunday, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.