David Griffin, the acting general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has insisted that the franchise will fully recover from what has become a disappointing season.

The Cavaliers were tipped by many to qualify for the playoffs, but those hopes are quickly fading due to a 17-33 record this campaign.

"Sure, this isn't an easy situation. I'd be lying if I said it was. I can promise you this, it's one I'm very prepared for," Griffin told reporters.

"No-one in this organization is comfortable with the place we find ourselves in, nor satisfied. I want to see us enjoy this. I want to see us remember this is a game.

"I want to see us remember that there's passion involved in this. We're not robots. Nobody is flawless. We've all made mistakes. I want guys to accept making one and then move on."

Griffin was named acting general manager last week after Chris Grant was sacked.