The Cavaliers are expected to sign veteran point guard Mateen Cleaves to a 10-day contract today.

Reports indicate Cleaves will meet the Cavaliers in San Antonio for tonight's game.

Cavaliers general manager Jim Paxson sent forward Jumaine Jones to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Cleaves on Sept. 10, 2002, but the former Michigan State star flunked his physical administered by Cavaliers team physician Dr. Richard Parker because of a foot problem. So, the trade was rescinded seven days later, which made things awkward for both players who had to return to their teams.

With Jeff McInnis on the injured list with a bone bruise in his right shoulder, the Cavaliers felt they needed another point guard for the stretch run.