Hughes Leaves Cavs After Brother's Death

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CLEVELAND – AP - Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes left the team Thursday to be with his family in St. Louis following the death of his brother.Justin Hughes, 20, died early Thursday, Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry said in a statement.

Justin Hughes was born with a heart defect and had a heart transplant 10 years ago.

No timetable has been set on Larry Hughes' return to the Cavaliers.

Cleveland trails Detroit 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Game 3 is Saturday at Cleveland.

"Right now, basketball should be the furthest thing from his mind," teammate Damon Jones said. "He has to be there for his family.

They're going through a trying time right now. If he's able to get back, that's good. if he's not, were going to continue to keep him in spirit in our hearts."

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