Kyrie Irving (ankle) is expected to return to practice before playing in a preseason game, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Irving (ankle) is expected to return to practice before playing in a preseason game, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Analysis:

Irving, who was at practice Monday but did not fully participate, is likely out for Tuesday's matchup with the Bucks, as well as Wednesday's game against Indiana. Barring a setback, he should return to practice later this week before potentially playing Friday versus Dallas. After the Dallas game, Cleveland hosts the Bulls on Monday (Oct. 20) and wraps up the preseason that following Wednesday (Oct. 22) in Memphis.