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Ebuka Okorie already has clear difference-making skills

Kenny Atkinson never mentioned LeBron James by name. He probably didn’t have to. Speaking from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, the Cavaliers coach smiled when asked about Cleveland’s outlook for next season, making it clear there’s another reason for optimism beyond the current roster. “You guys know there’s a little free agency thing going […] The post Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson hints at LeBron James pursuit: ‘You know what I’m talking about’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

LAS VEGAS — A quintet of former Cyclones are taking part in the NBA Summer League, Joshua Jefferson (Nets), Tamin Lipsey (Pacers), Keshon Gilbert (Hawks), Curtis Jones (Celtics) and Tristan Enaruna (Cleveland). The schedule for each of the former cagers is the following: Atlanta Hawks July 9 – vs. Spurs – 3:30 p.m. (CDT) – ESPN2July 11 […]

Here is a realistic trade idea that sends Bronny James to the Cavaliers, creates cap space for the Lakers, and gives the Nets more draft assets.

We’ll see if Meleek Thomas can back up his impressive debut.

Sixers Dean Wade spent seven seasons doing the dirty work in Cleveland. Now, he believes he’ll be doing much of the same in Philadelphia. Speaking with Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Wade said he sees himself as a natural fit alongside the Sixers’ high-powered offense because of what he brings at the other end […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Dean Wade, Bucks, Gary Trent Jr., Raptors appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Cavaliers could pursue Kyrie Irving as last-ditch effort to bring LeBron James to Cleveland.

LeBron James‘ free agency has been an unusual one so far, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, who reiterates that none of the teams pursuing the star forward have had the chance to meet with him and few have a direct line to him at all. The only team executive believed to have had […]

Andre Iguodala, the 2015 Finals MVP in the first of the Warriors' three titles over LeBron James' Cavaliers, says that the fact that Golden State is even a consideration for James in his free agency search is a testament to Stephen Curry.

The Cavs will need to find their place in a more competitive conference.

Larry Nance Jr. has agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with the Indiana Pacers. Nance appeared in 35 games with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, averaging 3.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 12.8 minutes. Nance was connected to the potential landing spot of LeBron James, but he will instead sign with the Pacers for slightly above the veteran's minimum.

The Atlanta Hawks declined their $24.3 million team option on Jonathan Kuminga for the 20226-27 season, but they are still expected to recoup some level of value with should he exit from the team via a sign-and-trade. Jake Fischer reports that a resolution will "almost certainly" be via a sign-and-trade rather than Kuminga signing outright into another team's salary cap space. The Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers are the two teams that have been most strongly linked with Kuminga. Th...

While LeBron James is believed to have a favorite for which team he will sign with in free agency, he is still waiting to see if anything could change across the landscape of the league that would lead him to pivot to another situation. James' agent, Rich Paul, has continued to speak about the decision-making process on his podcast as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves continue to wait for a resolution to t...

Longtime sports analyst Bill Simmons says he has something so many of us want: Clarity on where LeBron James plays next. “The Cleveland thing is done,” Simmons declared on his podcast. That was his way of saying James is returning to the Cavaliers for his next chapter. Granted, that’s something a lot of people already […] The post Bill Simmons says LeBron James’ return to Cavs is ‘done’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NBA insider Jake L. Fischer reveals Jonathan Kuminga's salary expectations in his potential free agency contract amid a three-team race between the Lakers, the Cavaliers and the Bucks to sign him.

A recording of the less than reputable LeBron James free agency rumors.

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We’ll get our first look at Meleek Thomas in a Cavs uniform.

Everyone has a LeBron James opinion these days. Some come from NBA executives. Some come from agents. Some come from anonymous league sources. And then… there are the streets. ESPN Cleveland personality Emmett Golden added a little more fuel to the LeBron fire Thursday, saying someone who has been right before reached out with an […] The post Apparently, the streets are talking, and they say LeBron James returning to Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire.