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9 months ago
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Alonzo Gee's Contract Details Emerge

On Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced the re-signing of small forward Alonzo Gee, almost a month after it was initially reported that they had done so. It was speculated that minor details in the dollar amount kept the contract from being finalized, and we'll likely never know if that was truly the case. What we do know, according to HoopsHype, is that Gee's three-year deal is worth $10 million.

Gee will make $3.5 million in 2012-13, $3.25 in 2013-14 and another $3.25 in 2014-15 if the Cavs exercised the team option on his contract.

That's a very evenly-distributed contract, so there's still no confirmation on what was the holdup between the initial reports and the announcement from General Manger Chris Grant on the signing. Those initial reports also said three years at $10 million, so that wasn't the sticking point. It might come in the team option for the third year.

Gee is expected to be the Cavaliers' starting small forward on opening night, and he'll be looking to build on some career bests in points scored (10.6), rebounding (5.1) and free throw percentage (.788). It looks like good value for the Cavaliers, who might have a lot of young talent needing to be re-signed in the coming years.

For more on Gee's signing and the Cavaliers, check out Fear The Sword. Don't forget to check out SB Nation's main NBA hub for more news and analysis from around the league as well.

9 months ago
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Alonzo Gee Re-Signs With Cavaliers

There was never much doubt that Alonzo Gee would be back with the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, but there was a bit of worry after it was reported about a month ago that Gee had re-signed with the team, and the Cavaliers had not yet announced anything. You can put those worries to rest, as the team officially announced via the official website that Gee has been brought back to the team, though the terms of the contract are not currently known.

General Manager Chris Grant made the announcement, and had this to say about the signing:

"From the start of free agency, we made it clear that re-signing Alonzo was important to us and we're happy we've been able to do that," Grant said. "Alonzo has worked very hard to make the most of the opportunities he has had thus far and it has been great to see his development and growth as a Cavalier. We're excited he will be part of our team as our young group of players continues to grow together."

Sam Amico Tweeted that there wasn't any drama during contract negotiations and that both sides knew a deal would get done, so it seems any worries between the reports and the official announcement were unwarranted. As Conrad Kaczmarek of Fear The Sword notes, it's likely that the framework was done when the reports were made, but that there was probably a snag or two in the contract details that kept it from being official.

Initial reports suggested that Gee was signed for three years, but none of that is official just yet. Gee is projected to be the Cavaliers' starting small forward on opening night, and is looking to build on a season that featured career bests in points scored (10.6), rebounding (5.1), free throw percentage (.788) and minutes (29.0).

For more on Gee's signing and the Cavaliers, check out Fear The Sword. Don't forget to check out SB Nation's main NBA hub for more news and analysis from around the league as well.

10 months ago
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Omri Casspi Not Seeking Separation From Cavs, Looking For Bounce Back Season

Although reports were that Omri Casspi was nearing a mutually-agreed upon buyout with the Cavaliers, Casspi said that wasn't the case when talking to an Israeli newspaper.

Casspi, who had arguably his worst of three seasons in the NBA in his first year with Cleveland, denied claims that he was on his way out.

"I love Cleveland," Casspi told Israeli newspaper Ma'ariv this week. "They gave me a lot, I owe them a big one."

The 24-year-old knows that the team added depth at his small forward spot in the form of fourth-overall pick Dion Waiters and veteran Jazz swingman C.J. Miles. But he spoke enthusiastically about improving his game to fight that pair for playing time in Cleveland's rotation this season.

"Basically, I just have to go back to playing my basketball," Casspi told the newspaper. "To be good, effective, to punish -- everything I didn't do last season. I need to go back to my old self.

"I know that the team brought more players on the wings, and everybody in Cleveland is good. But none of us is an All- Star. We don't have Kobe or LeBron there. Coach [Byron] Scott says that whoever is better will play, and I believe him."

It had seemed that with all the extra talent coming in at his spot, the smart thing for Cleveland to do would be to part ways with the 6'9" Israeli to free up a roster spot. But it doesn't appear they'll opt to do that after all.

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10 months ago
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C.J. Miles Ready To Take On Leadership Role For Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers will enter their 2012-13 season as one of the youngest teams in the NBA, and if the franchise is looking for a veteran leadership newly acquired free agent forward C.J. Miles recently told HoopsWorld.com his new team should look at him.

"...As far as just being around and knowing what it takes," said Miles, "being on winning teams and being a part of it, playing roles into those teams I think helps coming into training camp with a team that’s trying to build and trying to do things as far as coming to work every day, coming in, and being focused every day no matter what it is we’re trying to do. I feel like I bring that just from being on those teams and the guys that I learned from. I played with Derek Fisher for a year, being around Deron (Williams) and Carlos Boozer and seeing those guys and the way they worked every day. Playing with them, I learned a lot."

Miles, 25, is coming off one of his best seasons averaging 9.1 points per game, but says it's not his ability that will make him the Cavs' go-to leader.

"The biggest thing they’ve said they want to do is put guys out there who make basketball plays and know how to play the game," said Miles. "And I feel like I have the feel and the things to be able to do that, especially as we talked about before with this being a younger group, being able to step out there and help them. We all know how special Kyrie is. I’ve worked out with Dion this last week or so and he’s going to be great. Just stepping in there, being able to bring versatility and leadership from the knowledge that I do have is one of the things I really want to bring to the table."

The full interview with Miles can be read here.

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10 months ago
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C.J. Miles Excited For Opportunity With Cavaliers

After a lengthy stint with the Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers small forward C.J. Miles is excited about the possibilities with his new team, as Jason Lloyd of the Beacon Journal writes. Miles signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Cavaliers during the offseason, giving Cleveland a veteran wing player to complement the team's young cornerstones.

At a recent charity event, Cavaliers coach Byron Scott spoke about Miles' possibly untapped potential:

I just thought he has so much left in him basketball-wise and it’s really untapped. There are so many things he can do on a basketball court. I thought he’d be a great fit for us.

The small forward was also at the event, and he seems to be similarly excited about his possible role in Cleveland:

My thing coming into the summer wasn’t about money, it was about the best basketball situation. I think a lot of people feel like I am who I’m going to be, which I don’t believe is true and obviously the organization feels the same way

Miles, 25, played with the Jazz for seven seasons after being drafted out of high school in 2005. His numbers peaked in 2010-2011 at 12.8 points per game and 3.3 rebounds per game, but they fell off during the lockout-shortened season, finishing at 9.1 points per game and 2.1 rebounds per game.

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10 months ago
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Cavaliers Projected To Finish 10th In The Eastern Conference Next Season

The Cavs are projected to win 33 games next season in ESPN.com's 2012-13 forecast.

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10 months ago
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Cavaliers Promote Mike Gansey To Director Of D-League Operations

The Cleveland Cavaliers have promoted Mike Gansey to director of development league operations and Cavaliers basketball operations assistant, as the team announced on Monday. The move expands the role of one of the top up-and-coming executives in the league.

Last season, Gansey was a Cavaliers basketball operations assistant, but now the 29-year-old is adding to his responsibilities. As the post describes, Gansey will work closely with other top executives in the basketball operations of the Canton Charge, Cleveland's owned-and-operated NBA D-League team.

Before being hired by the Cavaliers, Gansey played basketball professionally in Europe and in the D-League. He was also a top college basketball player for West Virginia, leading the Mountaineers to the Sweet 16 during his senior year.

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10 months ago
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Luke Walton Will Not Be Bought Out By Cavaliers, According To Report

The Cleveland Cavaliers won't be buying out the contract of forward Luke Walton any time soon, according to the Twitter page of Cavs beat reporters Mary Schmitt Boyer and Jodie Valade.

#Cavs also not expected to buy out Luke Walton, according to two NBA sources
— M.S. Boyer/J. Valade (@PDcavsinsider) August 19, 2012

The 32-year-old Walton was acquired by the Cavs in the trade that sent point guard Ramon Sessions to the Los Angeles Lakers in March. Walton appeared in 21 games for Cleveland in 2012 and averaged just 2.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and1.4 assists in a little more than 14 minutes each game off the bench.

Walton shot 35 percent from the field and 44 percent from the three-point line while wearing a Cavaliers uniform.

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10 months ago
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Cavaliers Do Not Have Deal With Alonzo Gee, Will Not Buy Out Omri Casspi, According To Report

On Sunday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer refuted reports stating that Cleveland Cavaliers forward Alonzo Gee has re-signed with the team. It had been reported that Gee and the Cavs had agreed to a three-year, $10 million extension, but the Plain Dealer said its sources said that was untrue.

The Plain Dealer also reported that the Cavs are not considering buying out forward Omri Casspi, who was acquired by the team in a trade for J.J. Hickson. Casspi has been a disappointment in Cleveland, averaging 7 points and 3.5 rebounds per game on only 40 percent shooting from the field and 31.5 percent shooting from the three-point line. That said, the Cavs are apparently still willing to invest in Casspi's development.

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10 months ago
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NBA Free Agency News: Cavaliers To Buy Out Omri Casspi's Contract, According To Report

The Cleveland Cavaliers may be clearing up a roster space, as John Telich of Fox 8 is reporting that the team is going to buy out Omri Casspi's contract.

According to Telich, the agreement to part ways might be mutual.

The 6-foot-9 forward played in 65 games with the Cavs last season, making 35 starts. He averaged 7.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. These were both below his career averages of 8.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Prior to playing in the NBA, Casspi played professionally in Israel.

The move should free up some cash that the team can use to fill other holes on the squad.

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10 months ago
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Alonzo Gee To Sign With Cleveland Cavaliers, According To Report

It looks like the Cleveland Cavaliers are about to reward the hard work of one Alonzo Gee. According to a tweet from FOX 8's John Telich, Gee will reportedly sign a three-year deal worth around $10 million with the Cavs.

It's been a long road to get to this point for Gee. Undrafted out of the University of Alabama, Gee had to fight his way through the D-League before finally getting his shot on the big stage. The 2010 D-League Rookie of the Year seems to have always played his best while with the Cavs and is now being rewarded for it.

Gee first played for the Cavaliers for 40 games during the 2010-11 season before returning last season to play in 63 games, starting 31. He played the most minutes per game of his career (29.0) and his production improved to double-figure scoring (10.6 ppg) while adding 5.1 rpg.

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10 months ago
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Cleveland Cavaliers Sign Undrafted Rookie Center Micheal Eric

A mere days after inking shooting guard C.J. Miles on a two-year deal, the Cleveland Cavaliers went big on Friday afternoon by signing free agent center Micheal Eric to an undisclosed contract.

The 6-foot-11 Eric was a consistent contributor for the Temple Owls over his 101-game collegiate career, and wrapped up his senior season with impressive averages in points (9.0), rebounds (8.8) and blocks (2.1) despite playing around 25 minutes per night.

In five NBA Summer League games with the Cavs, the 24-year-old Nigerian-born product shot 66.7% from the field and grabbed 3.8 rebounds per contest, and obviously did enough to impress Cleveland's coaches and scouts. Though he ended up going undrafted in June's NBA Draft due to an extremely raw skill-set and questionable injury history, Eric is every bit a late bloomer and could develop quite nicely into a serviceable backup with a good deal of patience.

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11 months ago
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C.J. Miles Agrees To 2-Year Contract With Cleveland Cavaliers, According To Report

On Friday afternoon, Brian T. Smith of The Salt Lake Tribune tweeted that unrestricted free agent, C.J. Miles is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, citing league sources.

According to Smith, Miles was fielding offers from several teams including the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers. But he ultimately wanted to come to Cleveland to play under head coach Byron Scott as well as have the opportunity to compete for a spot in the starting lineup.

Miles has spent seven seasons with the Utah Jazz and was selected by the team with the No. 34 overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. In 389 career games, the 6-foot-6, 222 pound swingman has averaged 8.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 19.3 minutes per game.

It's unclear what this will mean for Alonzo Gee, who has yet to sign the qualifying offer the Cavs gave him. Miles and Gee play the same position and it's interesting to note that Miles thinks he will have a chance to start -- a spot that many felt was reserved for Gee.

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11 months ago
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NBA Free Agency: Alonzo Gee Wants To Remain With Cleveland

As a restricted free agent, Alonzo Gee has very limited options for what team he can go to, but if he winds up back with the Cleveland Cavaliers, he will not be disappointed at all.

FA Alonzo Gee tells @pdcavs insider he wanrs to stay with #Cavs."This is where I want to be."
— M.S. Boyer/J. Valade (@PDcavsinsider) July 26, 2012

The two sides were last reported as being not close to a deal, but if Gee wants to return badly, common sense says something will get done.

Last season, Gee averaged 10.6 points per game and 5.1 rebounds per game.

Aside from Cleveland, Gee garnered interest from the Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics.

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11 months ago
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NBA Trade: Jeremy Pargo And 2nd Round Pick To Cavaliers For D.J. Kennedy

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired point guard Jeremy Pargo and a 2014 second round draft pick from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for D.J. Kennedy.

Cleveland will also receive cash in the deal, which was first reported by the Memphis Commercial Appeal on Twitter.

Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant announced the move in a press release, via Mary Schmitt Boyer of The Plain Dealer:

"Our approach remains consistent as we try to bring in young talent, create future opportunity with draft picks as potential assets and maintain flexibility,'' Grant said in a press release. "Jeremy adds depth to our backcourt. He is a young, aggressive, athletic guard who we feel fits well with our style of play, both defensively and offensively.''

Pargo saw very limited playing time for the Grizzlies last season, averaging 2.9 points and 1.2 assists in nine minutes per game. He saw action in 44 contests. The guard might have had the play of Summer League, but he didn't have a chance to make the Grizzlies.

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11 months ago
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NBA Free Agency 2012: Cavaliers To Meet With C.J. Miles, According To Report

The Cleveland Cavaliers continue their offseason work trying to fill out their roster and according to Sam Amico, that means turning their attention to free agent small forward C.J. Miles.

Cavs meeting with free agent SF C.J. Miles (Jazz) Weds & Thurs, source says. Not close to deal with Alonzo Gee, may consider other options.
— Sam Amico (@SamAmicoFSO) July 25, 2012

The Cavs expected to bring back restricted free agent Alonzo Gee but small forward has not found a suitable offer elsewhere for Cleveland to match and apparently the two sides aren't close on their own deal. Miles is a similar type of player that can add depth on the wing which he did for the past seven seasons with the Utah Jazz. Miles started 14 games for the Jazz last season and averaged nine points and two assists.

If nothing else, this meeting between the Cavs and Miles will apply a little pressure on Gee if the team remains interested in bringing him back.

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11 months ago
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NBA Free Agency 2012: Cavs Expected To Sign Recently-Waived Forward Jon Leuer

After being released by the Houston Rockets earlier in the week, former Wisconsin Badgers forward and NBA second-round pick Jon Leuer is expected to sign with the Cavaliers according to Sports Illustrated's Zach Lowe:

Cavs will sign Jon Leuer, waived this week by Houston.
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_SI) July 20, 2012

A 6-foot-10 big man with advanced perimeter skills for his size, Leuer opted to play in Germany last season as the NBA campaign was marred with uncertainty at the time. He averaged just shy of 15 points per game with seven rebounds per night for the Fraport Skyliners, but utilized an opt-out clause when the NBA returned and suited up for 46 games with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Almost immediately after acquiring his services in a draft-day trade with the Bucks, the Rockets clearly determined that the severely untested Leuer would not be a good fit in their system and promptly cut ties with the 23-year-old big man. Hopefully for the Cavaliers' sake, Leuer will waste little time making his two former teams pay dearly for letting him slip away so easily.

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11 months ago
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NBA Free Agency 2012: Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves Front-Runners For Anthony Tolliver

According to a report by Chris Tomasson, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves are the favorites to land the services of free agent forward Anthony Tolliver.

Via Tomasson's Twitter stream:

"Minnesota and Cleveland are the frontrunners,'' said Tolliver, who played the past two seasons for the Timberwolves. "But the last time around (when Tolliver was a free agent in 2010), Minnesota wasn't a frontrunner and came on at the end.''

In addition, Tolliver told Tomasson that the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards have all expressed interest in acquiring the 27-year old's services.

Tolliver said that the Miami Heat also expressed interest but ultimately backed off after they signed Rashard Lewis last week.

In 2012, Tolliver averaged 4.1 points, 3 rebounds and 17.3 minutes per game in 51 games played with the Timberwolves.

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11 months ago
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Prospect Of Adding Andrew Bynum Should Thrill Cavalier Fans

11 months ago
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Cavaliers Free Agency 2012: 'No Substance' To Latest Rumors, According To Report

The Cleveland Cavaliers have not engaged in any serious talks with the Orlando Magic or Los Angeles Lakers about facilitating a Dwight Howard trade, according to The Akron Beacon Journal.

On Wednesday, ESPN.com reported that the cavs "may have inched ahead" of the Houston Rockets as a facilitator for a Howard deal. But according to The Beacon Journal, there was really nothing to report:

The Cavaliers have been discussed as a trade partner with the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic as facilitators in a trade involving Dwight Howard, but there is no substance to the talks and no deal is remotely close to being concluded, a league source with knowledge of the talks confirmed Wednesday.

ESPN.com reported Wednesday that the Cavs have moved ahead of the Houston Rockets as a facilitator in a deal with the Lakers and Magic, but a league source maintained this is all a leverage tactic to get the Rockets to up their offer for Howard.

According to the Beacon Journal, the Cavaliers -- unlike the Rockets -- have shown little interest in including any of their young players in deals. The Beacon Journal also reports that Kyrie Irving's hand injury will have no impact on trade talks.

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11 months ago
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Cavaliers Free Agency 2012: Byron Scott 'Happy As Hell' In Cleveland, According To Report

Cavaliers coach Byron Scott has no intention of leaving Cleveland anytime soon, according to The Akron Beacon Journal.

Rumors have linked Scott with the Los Angeles Lakers, should the LA head coach position come open. But Scott shot down that speculation:

"I love where I am. I love the situation I'm in and I've got the right people around me," Scott told the Beacon Journal prior to a summer league game in Las Vegas this week. "I tell people that in L.A. that ask me all the time about if that Laker job comes open. I am happy as hell here."

Scott, who is entering the third and final guaranteed season on his contract, added that while Cleveland hasn't made any headline-grabbing free agency moves, he supports decisions by the front office. The team passed on free agents such as O.J. Mayo and Michael Beasley, but that's fine with Scott:

"As a coach, you want to win now. You want all the ammo you can get," Scott said. "I understand our process and our game plan....

"I'm in this for the long run," he said. "I'm in this thing for the long haul where we can be good and successful for years to come. Just like any other coach, I want to win now and I want all the pieces to be there. Sometimes patience is the best thing you can do and understanding the whole situation. I understand completely where we are and what we have to do."

Scott reportedly has the full support of Cavaliers brass despite his 40-108 overall record.

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11 months ago
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Cleveland Cavaliers Hoping Patience In Free Agency Will Eventually Pay Off

When the time is right for the Cavs to make a move that will further their standing long-term and not just in the interim, they will.

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NBA Free Agency: 'Strong Interest' Between Jonny Flynn And Cavaliers, According To Report

There is strong mutual interest between the Cleveland Cavaliers and free agent point guard Jonny Flynn, according to The Akron Beacon Journal.

The 6-foot, 185-pound Flynn worked out for the Cavs on Monday. He has also worked out for the Bulls and Hawks and has more workouts scheduled.

From The Beacon Journal:

The Cavs have held internal debates about whether or not it's necessary to sign another point guard. Kyrie Irving and Donald Sloan are the only pure point guards on the roster, and Sloan is on a non-guaranteed contract.

Dion Waiters can certainly run the offense and Daniel Gibson, when healthy, can handle the point guard role in an emergency. But coach Byron Scott said he'd feel more comfortable with another true point guard, particularly in case Irving gets injured again.

"It's something we're definitely looking at," Scott said. "I've always carried three point guards. I don't think it's necessarily a necessity, but I'd feel a little more comfortable if we had three."

Flynn, who played college ball at Syracuse, was drafted No. 6 overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2009 and has played for three different teams in his three NBA seasons. He has battled hip injuries and has yet to play a full NBA season -- he played just 29 games combined over the past two years.

Flynn averaged 5.2 points and 3.8 assists in 15 minutes last season for the Trail Blazers.

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Cavaliers Free Agency 2012: Antawn Jamison Possibly Heading To Lakers, According To Report

Cleveland Cavaliers unrestricted free agent Antawn Jamison will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to The Charlotte Observer.

The deal, however, doesn't appear to be cinched just yet. After that report came out, ESPN.com's Dave McMenamin tweeted:

Just talked to Mitch Kupchak about Antawn Jamison. He acknowledged interest but said: "We're not about to do anything. I would know."
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) July 17, 2012

Reports surfaced last week that the Cavaliers were considering a sign-and-trade with Jamison that would have sent the 14-year veteran to the Nets. The Bobcats were also interested.

The Lakers don't have a lot of money to throw at Jamison, but the chance of a ring could be enough of a draw.

Jamison, 36, averaged 17.2 points and 6.3 rebounds for Cleveland last season.

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11 months ago
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NBA Free Agency 2012: Cavs Unable To Land Forward Luis Scola On Amnesty Waivers

After putting in a bid to hopefully bolster their frontcourt, the Cleveland Cavaliers were not awarded the rights to recently-waived Rockets big man Luis Scola in Sunday's waiver auction according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

The NBA's 30 teams have just been notified that Phoenix has won waiver auction for Luis Scola
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 15, 2012

A 6-foot-9 power forward who holds career averages of 14.5 points and 7.7 rebounds, Scola will offer the Suns a cost-effective option as either a starter or a sixth man. Though he would have been a wonderful addition in a Cavs uniform next to Tristan Thompson, it's clear that gifted player with a developed skill-set such as Scola would be a solid fit on any roster in the league.

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11 months ago
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NBA Free Agency: Cavs Put In Bid For Luis Scola, According To Report

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the many teams that became interested in Luis Scola after the Houston Rockets used their amnesty clause on him. On Sunday, it was confirmed that the Cavaliers want to sign the power forward from Argentina.

Source: #Cavs put a bid on Luis Scola
— john telich (@JohnTelich8) July 15, 2012

There will be an answer as to where Scola lands at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday. The favorite to sign him has been the Dallas Mavericks.

The 32-year-old Scola has played very well in his five seasons with the Rockets but saw his numbers slip a bit in 2011-12. His scoring average fell from 18.3 to 15.5 and his rebounding average dipped from 8.2 to 6.5.

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Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Cavaliers Reportedly Back In As Potential Third Team For Magic, Lakers Deal

The Cleveland Cavaliers just can't stop getting involved with Dwight Howard, it seems. Of course, they're not after bringing Howard to Cleveland, they've just been floated as a potential third team in a trade involving him more than once. Most recently, they were supposedly involved in a potential deal that would have sent Howard to the Brooklyn Nets.

But the deal was called off and the Cavaliers were no longer involved - until now, apparently. Alex Kennedy of HOOPSWORLD reported via Twitter that the Cavs are back in on the talks as a potential third team - this time helping facilitate a trade between the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers:

The Lakers, Magic and Cavaliers have discussed a three-team deal that would send Dwight Howard to Los Angeles, according to sources.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 14, 2012

Kennedy followed up with another Tweet that had some details about the potential trade. It suggested that Howard would go to the Lakers and Andrew Bynum would go to the Cavaliers. The Magic, in all of this, would be getting picks, prospects and/or cap relief.

It's a trade that makes sense on many levels, the least of which is not the fact that Bynum has mentioned the Cavaliers as a team he'd like to go to. At one point, there was talk of Bynum going to the Magic, but it was revealed that he wasn't likely to sign a long-term deal there, but that he might be interested in doing so with the Cavs. We'll see if this goes anywhere.

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11 months ago
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NBA Free Agency 2012: Cleveland Cavaliers Interested In Luis Scola

The Cleveland Cavaliers have joined the conversation of acquiring the services of Luis Scola off amnesty waivers, as Marc Stein has been reporting via Twitter. Stein reports that Cleveland joins the Dallas Mavericks as teams with "certifiable interest" in making the long term commitment to Scola, who is owed well over $10 million in the next three years.

Latest amnesty scuttle: Cavs, I'm told, weighing up bid for Luis Scola. They've been fans of him for a while. Issue will be long-term cost
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 14, 2012

Any team that bids for Scola must commit to minimum of $3+ mil in Year 1 & $10+ mil over three years. Cavs join Mavs w/certifiable interest
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 14, 2012

Hearing Cavs quietly made it known during Draft they'd listen to Varejao trade pitches. Gotta wonder: Would Scola make it easier to deal AV?
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 14, 2012

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NBA Free Agency: Cavaliers Still Trying To Improve In Stagnant Central Division

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been active in the NBA offseason so far, they just haven't completed a bold move that will help bolster their young roster. Retaining Alonzo Gee has been a focus but the restricted free agent hasn't found any offers elsewhere at this point. The Cavs do have cap room and reportedly are interested in recently amnestied big man Luis Scola.

That would be a big move among other moves made so far around the Central Division. There has been action among the Cavs' rivals but nothing bold enough to shift the balance of power. Here's a quick look at what the competition in the Central has been up to so far.

Chicago - Derrick Rose is doubtful for the upcoming regular season while recovering from knee surgery, but the Bulls have yet to make a strong move to help the roster. The Bulles let go reliable bench players C.J. Watson and Ronnie Brewer while adding guards Kirk Hinrich and draft pick Marquis Teague. Keeping center Omer Asik may be will be costly for the Bulls if they are willing to match his 3-year, $25 million offer sheet from the Houston Rockets.

Detroit - The Pistons are up against the salary cap will no room to sign any players. They did trade for Corey Maggette which will provide some cap relief down the road but in the meantime, the Pistons have to rely on young players Brandon Knight and Greg Monroe continuing to grow. Former draft pick Kyle Singler signed and will join draft pick Andre Drummond in an effort to support the team off the bench.

Indiana - The Pacers will look quite similar next season after keeping their starting five together by signing restricted free agents George Hill and Roy Hibbert. The Pacers have made a few moves recently aimed at improving their bench by landing center Ian Mahinmi, forward Gerald Green and point guard D.J. Augustin.Any improvement from those moves won't be drastic as they replace similar players.

Milwaukee - The Bucks made added center Samuel Dalembert in a draft-day trade with the Houston Rockets and then picked John Henson and Doron Lamb in the draft. The Bucks also signed forward Ersan Ilyasova to a 5-year, $45 million contract.

So while the young Cavs have plenty of growing up to do on the court as they look to add more talent, the other teams in the Central Division won't be running any further away.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Cavaliers To Sign-And-Trade Antawn Jamison?

The Cleveland Cavaliers are exploring sign-and-trade options with free agent forward Antawn Jamison, via Yahoo!'s Marc Spears.

In addition to the much-discussed possibility of going back home to Charlotte, Jamison could wind up back where he started his career in Golden State, or chasing a title with the Lakers or the new-look Brooklyn Nets.

Cavs have had talks on possible sign&trade sending Antawn Jamison to Nets,sources tell Y! Lakers can only offer minimum. GS & CHA in mix too
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) July 12, 2012

The Nets are an intriguing destination for Jamison, as they now feature a top-heavy roster with Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Gerald Wallace and Brook Lopez. Jamison could provide them with some needed frontcourt depth.

A sign-and-trade could benefit both the Cavaliers and Jamison. Cleveland could receive an asset rather than losing him outright and Jamison could be in a position to make above the minimum salary at a destination he prefers.

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Luke Harangody Agrees To Terms With Cleveland Cavaliers

On Wednesday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that the club has come to terms on an extension with restricted free agent forward Luke Harangody after presenting him with a qualifying offer on June 30.

As per league and team rules, the terms of the contract where not announced but it is believed that the deal is for one season and is worth $1.1 million.

Luke Harangody's one-year $1.1 mill deal with #Cavs now official
— M.S. Boyer/J. Valade (@PDcavsinsider) July 11, 2012

Harangody averaged 2.9 points and 2.5 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per game in 21 games (one start) for the Cavs during the 2011-12 season. The 24-year old also started 16 games with the Cavaliers NBA Developmental League team, the Canton Charge.

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NBA Free Agency: Johnny Flynn Will Work Out With Cavs In Las Vegas

It's been a slow free agency period for the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the biggest news all coming out of an insane trade involving four teams and over a dozen players that they ended up backing out of. They're still quietly working to improve the team though, according to Cavs Insider's Mary Schmitt Boyer on Twitter the Cavs are going to be working out Johnny Flynn this weekend in Las Vegas.

Jonny Flynn will work out for #Cavs in Las Vegas this weekend
— M.S. Boyer/J. Valade (@PDcavsinsider) July 11, 2012

Flynn is also reportedly working out with the Hawks and the Bulls.

Flynn made a name for himself playing for Syracuse and was a high pick in the 2009 draft. After two solid years with the Timberwolves he was injured, his production dropped off and he ended up being released after a couple of short stints with other squads.

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Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Cavaliers Could Be Part Of Complex 4-Team Deal

The trade that is supposedly being put into place to get Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets keeps getting more and more complicated every hour. It started off being the Nets attempting to get Howard from the Orlando Magic followed by the Magic saying no, and it's moved up since then to be a behemoth of a trade involving four teams and over a dozen players.

The Cleveland Cavaliers from early on have been one of the teams reportedly involved, with Kris Humphries being a likely target for the Cavs in exchange for one of their many upcoming first round draft picks in the next few years.

Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted earlier that the trade has escalated to having 14 players possibly involved, now including MarShon Brooks:

Tentacles of Nets-Magic talks covering 14 players, 3 teams w/ possible 4th locking in to take MarShon Brooks to provide pick, sources tell Y
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 9, 2012

Seriously. It's hard to believe that it could keep escalating from there, but nothing's set in stone yet and the Nets are obviously hell-bent on getting Howard out of Orlando.

Of course, there are some reports out there that say the media frenzy behind this trade might all be smoke and mirrors. Both Tom Withers of the Associated Press and Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal have said that there might not be much to these trade rumors.

While everyone is frothing at mouth over this 3-way trade, I keep hearing there isn't much to it on #Cavs end. Can only go by what I'm told
— Jason Lloyd (@JasonLloydABJ) July 9, 2012

The Humphries-to-Cavs thing is very speculative at this point, told not much substance.
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) July 9, 2012

Until something more substantive comes out about it, the trade rumors are only going to keep getting bigger.

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NBA Free Agency: Cavaliers Reportedly In Trade Talks With Nets

The possibility of a three way trade between the Nets, Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers that will land Dwight Howard in Brooklyn is starting to look more and more likely. Brooklyn has reportedly been talking with the Cavs for several days now trying to get them into a trade, and ESPN's Chris Broussard and Brian Windhorst on Monday put out a report that seems to indicate talks are actually going.

Sources told ESPN.com that the Nets and Magic are cautiously optimistic that the Cavaliers will help them facilitate a three-way trade that lands Howard in Brooklyn.

So far, it has been the Magic that has stalled most of the Nets' trade offers in their quest to land Howard.

Kris Humphries is clearly the biggest piece that the Cavs would be set to get in any three way trade, but they'll likely ask for more assets from one or both of the other teams involved since they have plenty of cap space available to get Humphries on the roster.

The Cavaliers, however, have enough cap space to sign Humphries outright, so they have requested additional assets from their two prospective trade partners.

A key in any potential deal, sources said, is swingman Marshon Brooks, whom the Nets are offering to prospective third-team facilitators to make a Howard-to-Brooklyn trade possible.

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NBA Free Agency: Andrew Bynum Would Consider Long Term Deal With Cavs

As the Dwight Howard trade rumors continue to swirl, Mitch Kupchak and the Los Angeles Lakers feverishly try to progress on a deal with Rob Hennigan for the Magic's franchise center. One big report to come out on Sunday was that Chris Grant and the Cavaliers could help facilitate a deal between the Magic and Nets, but Cleveland was thrown around in a separate report from Yahoo!'s Adrian Wojnarowski.

The centerpiece of any deal sending Howard to the Lakers would almost certainly involve Andrew Bynum landing with the Magic. But while Howard would likely sign a long-term extension with the Lakers, Wojnarowski reports that it's believed Bynum would rather not stay in Orlando if dealt there. One team he is considering -- should he hit the open market next offseason -- the Cleveland Cavaliers. Via Wojnarowski:

Bynum, 24, has one year left on his Lakers contract and has a short list of potential teams with salary-cap space and supporting cast that primarily include the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets with the Cleveland Cavaliers and a "couple others" on the list, league sources said. If Bynum remains with the Lakers past the Howard derby, he'll have strong incentive to accept a maximum contract extension to stay in L.A., sources said. Otherwise, he has expressed a desire to test the free-agent market.

Obviously, the big hang-up is an actual deal between the Magic and Lakers coming to fruition. Hennigan and Orlando would have little incentive to pull off the trade if they're receiving strong signals that Bynum would be on board for just one year. But as a Cavs fan, it's certainly exciting to have Cleveland thrown into the mix as a potential free agency destination for such a high-profile player.

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Cavs Trade Rumors: Dwight Howard Deal Now Involves Kris Humphries Potentially Landing In Cleveland

As NBA free agency continues this month, the Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be getting involved in a major trade with their recent haul of draft picks. According to Ken Berger of CBS it looks as if Kris Humphries could end up in Cleveland as a result of trade that would send Dwight Howard to Brooklyn from Orlando:

One possible destination for Humphries is Cleveland, who would get the forward in a sign-and-trade arrangement, source says. — @KBergCBS via Twitter

Humphries is coming off of his best NBA season after turning pro in 2004. The big man averaged career highs in minutes per game (34.9), points (13.8), rebounds (11) and assists (1.5) as he started 62 games for the Nets. The nine-year veteran was a full-time starter for the first time in his career.

Cleveland is involved in the trade because they have a stockpile of up to six first-round picks in the next three NBA Drafts. The Cavs are looking to add assets and help facilitate the trade between Orlando and New Jersey.

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NBA Free Agency: Center Andrew Bynum Reportedly Interested In Cleveland As 2013 Destination

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum won't officially come off the books and hit the free agent market until next summer, but that hasn't stopped the seven-footer from assembling a preliminary list of possible landing spots for when the time comes. And according to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, the great city of Cleveland happens to be one of the few locations that Bynum is especially interested in:

Dallas and Cleveland are among teams with cap space that would interest Bynum in 2013 as a free agent, sources tell Y!
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 8, 2012

Among Bynum's short list of potential free agent landing spots in 2013, Houston is prominent with Dallas and Cleveland, sources tell Y!
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 8, 2012

It's clear that Bynum sees what the Cavs have done in recent years in terms of acquiring budding talent, and knows the obvious need for a potentially elite big man in the rotation. Although the Cavaliers are barely removed from drafting big man Tyler Zeller in the first round at June's NBA Draft, Bynum would offer a considerable upgrade as both a defender and a rebounder, and is a true, natural center. So while Bynum's situation as a 2013 free agent is a full year away, it's very intriguing to know that he's already looking at Cleveland as a landing spot.

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2012 NBA Free Agency: Conflicting Reports On Cleveland Cavaliers' Interest In Ersan Ilyasova

Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova's agent says the 25-year-old could visit the Cleveland Cavaliers this week, according to the News-Herald's Bob Finnan.

However, the Plain-Dealer's Mary Schmitt Boyer says there's no interest between Ilyasova and the Cavaliers:

An NBA source with knowledge of the situation refutes Internet reports that the Cavs are interested in free agent forward Ersan Ilyasova, who played with the Milwaukee Bucks the past four seasons after the Bucks made him a second-round pick in 2005.

Ilyasova stands 6 feet 10 and has developed into a knockdown three-point shooter (45.5 percent last season). He put up 13 points per game and 8.8 rebounds in just under 28 minutes per game last season with Milwaukee.

Finnan cites other media reports that say the Bucks offered Ilyasova a five-year, $40 million deal.

The Cavs have been patient in free agency thus far and have not overpaid for a mediocre player. Ilyasova is a promising young player but Cleveland may prefer to go with the young core they have now and save that cap space to go after a bigger fish down the road.

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NBA Free Agency: Cavaliers Reportedly In The Mix For Derek Fisher

There haven't been any particularly big splashes made in free agency by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have been mostly interested in keeping their own guys rather than signing many more. They may be getting linked with a pretty big name if the New York Times is telling the truth though.

In a Thursday article about Jason Kidd joining the New York Knicks from Dallas, a paragraph at the bottom dealing with former Lakers star Derek Fisher, currently of the Oklahoma City Thunder, made a mention of Cleveland as a front runner to get his services:

The Nets are now among the front-runners to sign Fisher, along with the Mavericks, the Chicago Bulls, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fisher, who won five titles with the Lakers, joined the Thunder in February and was a key part of the rotation for Oklahoma City, which lost to the Miami Heat in the finals.

It would be an interesting move to bring in the 37 year old point guard for the Cavs, though it's probably a longshot to expect it to happen. He proved he still had plenty in the tank last season for Oklahoma City and had a manageable salary of only $3.4 million, so the move wouldn't be out of the question if the Cavs are looking for veteran talent.

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NBA Free Agency: Alexey Shved Deciding Between 3 Teams, Including Cavs

Alexey Shved, a Russian guard being targeted by the Cleveland Cavaliers, said that playing time is a key factor in deciding which NBA team he'll end up playing for, according to Russian news site ria.ru.

Shved, 23, has been offered contracts by Cleveland, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies.

From the article:

"More than anything, I want to play," Shved said...You need to see what the roster's like, what the coach is like, how they'll relate to me and what role they see me in."

Shved is currently in Venezuela with the Russian national team at the Olympic qualification tournament, and he suggested the situation could move more quickly when the tournament finishes Sunday.

The 6-foot-5 Shved is one of four members of CSKA Moscow who have been linked the NBA this summer. Russian Andrei Kirilenko, Serbian Nenad Krstic and LIthuanian Ramunas Siskauskas are the others.

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NBA Free Agency: Alonzo Gee Not Happy With Qualifying Offer

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a $2.7 million qualifying offer to Alonzo Gee, but by all accounts it wasn't the figure that the swing man was looking for.

Reported at 6 pm: Alonzo Gee very underwhelmed at Cavs qualifying offer. Considering not taking part in Cavs summer league. #cavs
— john telich (@JohnTelich8) July 3, 2012

Gee came into his own last season with the Cavaliers, having his best season. He averaged a career-high in points, rebounds, assists and steals.

The Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets have all expressed interest in Gee, but the Cavaliers have said that they will match any offer from another team.

Gee will be 25 years old for whatever team he's on, when the season begins.

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NBA Free Agency: Cleveland Reportedly Interested In Sonny Weems

For the most part, it's been an expected quiet year so far for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the free agency market. Most of their resources have gone to keeping their own guys like Alonzo Gee around the team rather than going out and seeking new players to add to the fold.

There may be at least one or two guys on the list that interest Cleveland though, according to ESPN's Chris Broussard they are currently interested in Toronto RFA shooting guard Sonny Weems:

Cleveland, New York have shown interest in Raptors' restricted free agent Sonny Weems, sources say.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) July 3, 2012

Weems did not actually play any basketball during the 2012 season thanks to a season ending injury, but in his three years of NBA play before that with Toronto and the Denver Nuggets he averaged 7.7 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Luke Harangody Signs To Stay With Cavaliers

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the forward Luke Harangody will remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers next season.

Luke Harangody has signed his $1.1 million qualifying offer to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, league source tells Y! Sports.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 4, 2012

Cleveland extended the qualifying offer to Harangody making him a restricted free agent, but the third-year forward signed the offer to remain with the Cavs. Harangody played spot minutes off the bench in 21 games for the Cavs last season averaging 2.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.

Cleveland expects to match any offer for their remaining restricted free agent Alonzo Gee, if and when he signs an offer sheet with another team on July 11th. Center Semih Erden didn't test the NBA free agent market, instead signing to play in Turkey next season.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Free Agent Antawn Jamison Looking At Golden State, Charlotte

Cleveland Cavaliers free agent forward Antawn Jamison is ready to move on and sign with another team for next season with the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Bobcats among his options, according to Marc J. Spears.

Keep eye on free agent F Antawn Jamison and the Warriors, source tells Y! He used to be repped by GS GM Bob Myers.LAL and CHA interested too
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) July 4, 2012

Both teams would provide a homecoming for Jamison since Charlotte is his hometown and he started his career in Golden State. According the Bobcats beat writer Rick Bonnell, Jamison would be welcomed in his hometown to join the team owned by fellow Tar Heel, Michael Jordan and will meet with the team's executives over dinner on Thursday night.

While playing the past three seasons for Cleveland, Jamison's family has lived in Charlotte. Jamison averaged 17.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game last season for the Cavaliers.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Cavaliers Show Interest In Brandon Roy, According To Report

Former Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy is an intriguing player on the NBA free agent market. After a severe knee injury forced his retirement from Portland, the former All-Star has rehabbed his knee and game to the point where he is ready to return to the NBA and several NBA teams are ready and willing to give him that chance.

According to the Associated Press, the Cleveland Cavaliers are one of those teams interested in talking to Roy about a spot on their rosters.

The Cavs are interested in the former Portland Trail Blazers star, who abruptly retired before last season because of chronic knee pain. A person familiar with Cleveland's interest told the Associated Press on Tuesday that the Cavaliers have not spoken to the 27-year-old or set up a visit with him. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the sides are only in preliminary discussions.

Roy has already met with a couple of NBA teams with Minnesota, Golden State, Chicago, Indiana and Dallas among the other teams preparing to talk to Roy about his return. The Cavs have about $20 million in cap space and will likely need to match or exceed the two-year contract offer Minnesota has already delivered to Roy.

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Cavs Free Agency: Cleveland To Target Mirza Teletovic And Alexey Shved, According To Report

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking far and wide -- really far, really wide -- during the NBA free agency period.

FoxSportsOhio.com's Sam Amico had an article Tuesday discussing the Cavs' interest in foreign players.

From the article:

You don't have to be American to play the zany game of NBA free agency.

In fact, the Cavaliers seem to be banking on the idea that you're not. At least, that's the early buzz, as the Cavs seem to be turning their focus on names you don't often hear (and might not be able to spell), following the opening of the market July 1.

While everyone else is going gaga over free-agent prizes such as Deron Williams, Steve Nash and Eric Gordon, the Cavs apparently are content to take a more prudent approach.

The article goes on to name Mirza Teletovic -- a 6-9 forward from Bosnia who played in Spain last season -- and Alexey Shved -- a 6-5 guard from Russia.

Teletovic's agent is cited saying that his client will land in either Cleveland or Brooklyn Nets. Shved, too, has a short list of potential landing spots: Cleveland, Minnesota or Memphis, according to the article.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Semih Erden Leaving Cavs To Play In Turkey

Cleveland Cavaliers restricted free agent Semih Erden will play next season in Turkey, according to Cleveland sports blog Waiting For Next Year.

Erden, a 7-foot center, will play for Anadolu Efes, based in his hometown of Istanbul.

Erden was Mr. Irrelevant of the 2008 draft, going No. 30 in the second round to the Boston Celtics. He didn't make it to the NBA until the 2010-11 season, when he played 37 games for Boston before being traded to Cleveland in February 2011.

During the 2011-12 season, his lone full year in Cleveland, Erden appeared in 28 games and averaged 12 minutes, 3.5 points and 2.6 rebounds.

The 25-year-old had a season-high 18 points in a February 15 win over the Indiana Pacers.

According to Waiting For Next Year, the Cavs' right to match offers for Erden only applies to NBA teams -- not Turkish ones. Should Erden return to the NBA, the Cavs would have matching rights.

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Cavaliers Free Agency 2012: Cleveland Interested In Ersan Ilyasova, According To Report

The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in free agent Ersan Ilyasova, according to a tweet from NY Post reporter Fred Kerber:

#Nets one time high radar target Ersan Ilyasova drawing interest from Bucks, Cavs, Raptors, Spurs
— Fred Kerber (@FredKerber) July 1, 2012

Ilyasova, 25, has played each of his four NBA seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 6-10 native of Turkey averaged 13.0 points and 8.8 rebounds last season. He was originally drafted in 2005 but didn't play in the NBA until the 2006-07 season.

Cleveland has, as expected, had a quiet start to the free agency period. The only news to speak of thus far is that the Cavs extended a qualifying offer to Alonzo Gee, which should help keep the small forward in Cleveland, and that the Cavs are interested in point guard Jonny Flynn.

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NBA Free Agency 2012: Cavaliers Interested In Jonny Flynn

We've already warned you: The Cleveland Cavaliers are not planning to make big waves in the free agent market this summer.

This doesn't mean they will do absolutely nothing, however. A recent report loosely links Cleveland (and Atlanta) to free agent point guard Jonny Flynn, via Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com.

The unrestricted free agent point guard, Jonny Flynn, has received interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Atlanta Hawks, a source tells CSNNW.com.

Currently the mutual interest is in its beginning stages and no visits have been arranged for the former Syracuse Orangemen standout as of yet.

Flynn has had an underwhelming NBA career after starring at Syracuse. He played 29 games last season split between the Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 4.5 points and 3.3 assists in 14.3 minutes per game.

The point guard was famously drafted No. 6 in the 2009 draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. While his career has had a shaky start at least partially due to questionable fits and a serious hip injury, some general manager is sure to take another chance on the potential he exhibited before he was drafted. Perhaps it will be Cleveland's Chris Grant.

No free agent contracts can be signed until the NBA moratorium is lifted on July 11.

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Cavaliers Free Agency 2012: Cleveland Waives Manny Harris

The Cavs have waived guard Manny Harris, according to Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal:

#Cavs have waived Manny Harris
— Jason Lloyd (@JasonLloydABJ) July 2, 2012

Harris declared for the NBA Draft in 2010 and went undrafted out of the University of Michigan. He then signed a free-agent contract with the Cavaliers.

In two years in Cleveland, Harris averaged 6.2 points 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. His best season in a Cavaliers uniform was 2011-2012 where he averaged 6.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists despite playing only 26 games due to an injury where he rehabbed with the Cavs D-League affiliate, the Canton Charge, at the beginning of the year.

Harris also started five games last season for the Cavs with his best outing coming on April 20th when he scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds against the New York Knicks.

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2012 NBA Free Agency: Cavs Not Expected To Spend Much This Summer

The Cleveland Cavaliers have about $20 million in available cap space, but according to The News-Hearld in Northern Ohio, don't expect them to be spending much of it on free agents this summer. They'll take a frugal approach to free agency this summer, even though they have several holes to fill.

They'll take a frugal approach to free agency this summer, even though they have several holes to fill.

The free-agent class is comparatively weak. There are few good, young stars on the market.

Secondly, the Cavs want to maintain their flexibility at the trade deadline in February and next summer.

According to the team's website, they still have a few holes to fill at the small forward and power forward positions, but whoever they decide on will have to come cheap.

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2012 NBA Free Agency: Cavaliers Not Likely To Pursue Big Men

With the acquisition of Tyler Zeller, a legit seven-footer, through the NBA Draft Thursday night, the Plain-Dealer's Mary Schmitt Boyer says the Cleveland Cavaliers are unlikely to pursue any free agent centers like Roy Hibbert or Brook Lopez.

Boyer says that although the Cavaliers will have $20 million or so in cap space this offseason, both Hibbert and Lopez are likely too expensive for Cleveland's tastes.

The Cavs should feel confident going forward with Zeller, who spent four years at North Carolina and averaged nearly 13 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while shooting 54.2 percent from the floor and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line for his career.

In other words: he'll be ready to contribute immediately. Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters both are skilled at getting to the rim, and Irving showed an ability to shoot off the dribble this season, so Zeller should see plenty of opportunities in pick-and-roll situations.

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NBA Free Agency: Cavaliers Extend Qualifying Offer To Alonzo Gee

As expected, the Cleveland Cavaliers extended a qualifying offer to Alonzo Gee, making the 25-year-old small forward a restricted free agent. The Cavs can now match any offers for Gee when the NBA's free agent signing period begins on Sunday.

Gee averaged 10.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in his third season with Cleveland, playing a utility wing role and starting 31 games. According to GM Chris Grant, Gee is a priority signing for the Cavs.

"Certainly Alonzo is a primary target to return for us and he's a priority," Grant said. "He did a fantastic job for us last year and continues to grow."

Cleveland has to decide by today whether they will extend similar qualifying offers to front court players Luke Harangody and Semih Erden. If not, both players will become unrestricted free agents able to sign with any team. According to SB Nation's Fear The Sword, Harangody is more likely to sign, but signing either player isn't critical.

I'm being completely honest when I say that I do not care what they do with Erden and Harangody. If they make qualifying offers to them, it's not a lot of money and they need bodies anyway. If they don't, that's fine too. You can certainly get other players of their ability in free agency. From what I've heard, the Cavs intend to make the offer to Harangody and aren't sure on Erden yet.

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NBA Free Agency: Cavs Will Match Offers For Alonzo Gee, According To Report

Speculation involving Cleveland Cavaliers forward Alonzo Gee seemed to indicate that the 25 year old wouldn't be playing in Cleveland for much longer a while ago. As an RFA, a host of teams were reportedly looking at him including the Suns, Celtics and Hawks.

However, it looked likely that the Cavs were prepared to match offers that were given for Gee and a tweet released by John Telich on Friday seems to indicate that they will be indeed be doing just that.

Been told Alonzo Gee has been working extremely hard on ball handling skills and creating..He was told last week team will match. all good
— john telich (@JohnTelich8) June 29, 2012

Naturally, the deal is probably off if a team offers some sort of ridiculous price for him but that seems unlikely for a player of Gee's pedigree. Assuming no team wants him quite that badly, Gee will mostly likely remain a Cavalier in his third pro season.

The ever improving young small forward averaged 10.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Cavs during last year's campaign.

For more on Alonzo Gee and the Cleveland Cavaliers, check out Fear The Sword. More news and analysis on the NBA in general can be found at SB Nation's NBA hub.

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Cavaliers Likely To Keep Alonzo Gee, According To Report

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a lot of resources available this offseason and may use some of them to match any offers made on restricted free agent Alonzo Gee. For more on the Cavaliers, head on over to Fear The Sword.

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