Lue has been away from the team since March 19 due to medical issues.
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is expected to be in attendance when his team takes on the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night (March 30) at Quicken Loans Arena, according to ESPN.
Lue will not coach the game but he plans to return to the sidelines soon, according to ESPN, after health concerns forced him to leave the team on March 19.
He had been dealing with chest pains and other serious symptoms, including coughing up blood, after the lack of sleep and stress that comes with coaching in the NBA caused his health to deteriorate.
Assistant Larry Drew has taken over as interim coach during Lue’s absence, leading the team to a 5-1 record.
The Pelicans (43-32) beat the Cavaliers, 123-101, in their first meeting on Oct. 28. The Pelicans are hoping to avoid picking up their third straight loss Friday night.
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