LOL - this is right on schedule with Cal at this point... He plays the "I didn't know", "We'll be fine", "We'll have him after Christmas", "Don't blame the kids, blame me (no one was ever blaming the kids), "It's tournament play and I am not gonna throw a player in now who hasn't played" crap again. He's a victim - that is all you need to know. Same excuses with the other two bigs as well. Sure injuries happen and take recovery time - but THIS long? No - unless there is something long-term not shared - or someone really does not want to play (Sharpe). Dude LOVES to mislead and have built in "I am the victim" excuses.
Cal thinks he is clever and doesn't realize the level of distrust he has built for himself. Really lacks integrity and of course self-awareness. He is a politician and has been for years - his only "truth" is what he believes out of his mouth in a moment - and that can (and will) change often as it suits his narrative. He really is insufferable. Not even into the season yet and he is lying, gaslighting AND screwing the pooch.