Not only is Larry Hughes off to a dismal start in the season's first week, but he sat out Monday's practice because of a lower left leg contusion that he suffered in Sunday's loss in Phoenix.

The Cavaliers, like most NBA teams, are secretive when it comes to the exact condition of an injury.

"My knee took a hit [on Sunday], and we just treated it [Monday] and we'll see how it feels in the morning," Hughes said. "I did it earlier in the first half, and [the knee] tightened up whenever I'd come out and have to go back in. It definitely stopped me from moving around."

Hughes experienced some minor swelling but said the contusion is nothing major. Most likely, Hughes will see limited action Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors at the Oracle Arena in Oakland.