The Washington Wizards will host the Cleveland Cavaliers at Capital One Arena on Sunday.

The Wizards (9-47) have been one of the biggest disappointments in the NBA this season. Even though Washington was expected to struggle, a team with Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole was not expected to reach under 10 wins at the All-Star break. The struggles have continued for Washington, and the team lost its two games since the league resumed by 20 or more points against the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Wizards are winless in February and have dropped their last 10 games. To make things even more complicated, the Wizards have posted a negative 3-23 record at home this season. This team is thinking about next season, and their recent personnel moves reflect that, such as moving Poole to the bench permanently.

Deni Avdija (heel) is a game-time call for Sunday, while Isaiah Livers (hip) has been ruled out.

The Cavaliers (36-19) have been one of the hottest teams in the league over the last two months, and even though the team is coming off a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers the last time out, no one can rule them out in the Eastern Conference race. The Cavaliers have lost two in a row -- against the Orlando Magic and the 76ers -- and three of their last four contests, but that shouldn’t take away from what they’ve done lately. Plus, the recent returns of Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, and the expected presence of Donovan Mitchell in this upcoming contest, should do nothing but boost Cleveland’s chances of returning to the win column. Furthermore, the Cavs have been one of the best road teams in the league, with a 17-9 record away from home.

Donovan Mitchell (illness) is probable to play Sunday and should make his return after missing Cleveland’s two games following the All-Star break. Tristan Thompson (suspension) and Ty Jerome (ankle) are out.