Kyrie Irving (knee) was recently cleared for weight-bearing activites, Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com reports.

Irving (knee) was recently cleared for weight-bearing activites, Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com reports.

Analysis:

He still isn't able to do any on-court work, but this is a big step for Irving as he progresses in his rehab. He'll now work on building up leg strength until he is able to return to the practice court. That could be some time and he'll need to show a week of full practice with no setbacks before the team allows him to make his debut, so his return is still very much in the distance.