Cavaliers face open East as James shifts NBA balance
The East looks wide open as LeBron James returns to Cleveland to reshape the Cavaliers. Analysts note title odds and rival lines shift with James, Irving, and Wiggins forming potential but unproven big three while Spurs remain strong and Heat era doubts linger.
NBA Player Moves Reshape Eastern Balance as Stars Depart
The AP reports a wave of high profile moves with top players leaving Miami for Cleveland and other teams. Notable signings include a five year $118 million deal in Miami and reshuffled rosters across New York Toronto Chicago Washington Utah Sacramento Golden State and Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Cleveland
Cavaliers Trade For Haywood Powell In Salary Cap Move
Cleveland lands center Brendan Haywood and rookie forward Dwight Powell from Charlotte in exchange for Scotty Hopson and cash. The Cavs also sent Alonzo Gee to New Orleans for a 2016 second round pick as part of a complex sequence to clear cap room for LeBron James. Haywood returns from a foot injury to back up Anderson Varejao as Cleveland replenishes its frontcourt after losing Spencer Hawes and trading Tyler Zeller. Powell, a 6 foot 11 forward from Stanford, was a 45th pick and had Pac 12 Scholar Athlete honors. Hopson signed to be traded as a movable asset under NBA rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cavaliers
David Griffin
Brendan Haywood
Dwight Powell
Charlotte
Scotty Hopson
Hornets
Alonzo Gee
Hopson
Gee
New Orleans
Cavs
Brooklyn
Boston
LeBron James
Haywood
Anderson Varejao
Spencer Hawes
Clippers
Tyler Zeller
Celtics
NBA
Orlando
Washington
Dallas
Powell
Stanford
Canada
Tennessee
Griffin
Dan Gilbert
James
Gilbert
Jarrett Jack
Cavaliers eyeing star moves as James returns to Cleveland
Cleveland hosts James in a bid to build a title core with Kyrie Irving and veteran sharpshooters. Reports mention potential talks with Minnesota over Kevin Love and add Mike Miller and Ray Allen as possible additions to bolster a rim-protecting center alongside Anderson Varejao.
LeBron James signs two year contract with Cavaliers
LeBron James agrees to a two year deal worth 42.1 million dollars with the Cleveland Cavaliers including a potential free agent option next summer. The plan aims to preserve flexibility as the NBA max salary is expected to rise with a new TV deal. James returns to Cleveland after choosing the Cavaliers over Miami. The move follows his revelation that he will attend the World Cup final in Brazil and his comments on the event's magnitude. Cedar Point amusement park pledges to rename a roller coaster to King James if he signs with the Cavaliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Pat Riley
Phil Jackson
Larry Bird
Cleveland
Bird
Indiana Pacers
Chicago Bulls
San Antonio Spurs
Heat
Oklahoma City Thunder
Los Angeles Clippers
Houston Rockets
Portland Trail Blazers
Cavaliers
Charles Barkley
NBA TV
Toronto
Kyle Lowry
Washington
Marcin Gortat
Brooklyn
Paul Pierce
Kevin Garnett
Knicks
Carmelo Anthony
Chris Bosh
Dwyane Wade
Biscayne Bay
Lake Erie
Cavs
LeBron James
Kyrie Irving
Andrew Wiggins
Magic Johnson
Lakers
Celtics
Kevin McHale
Robert Parish
Boston
Ray Allen
Spurs
Tim Duncan
Tony Parker
Manu Ginobili
Wade
Bosh
Chase
Ohio
Irving
Wiggins
Anthony Bennett
Las Vegas
AJ Bell
Pregame.com
Duncan
Gregg Popovich
Boris Diaw
Patty Mills
Pau Gasol
Miami
LeBron
Derek Fisher
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA
Brazil
Guanabara Bay
Maracana Stadium
Germany
Argentina
Lionel) Messi
Liverpool
Anderson Varejao
Cedar Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York
Sports Illustrated
New York Knicks
Masai Ujiri
Raps
Los Angeles Lakers
Bulls
Wizards
Gordon Hayward
Utah
Jazz
Hayward
Butler
Isaiah Thomas
Sacramento
Phoenix
Suns
Zach Randolph
Memphis
Grizzlies
Randolph
Anthony Morrow
Oklahoma City
Kevin Durant
Shaun Livingston
Golden State
Darren Collison
The
Associated Press
Brian Dulik
Chronicle-Telegram
Brisports
Hotmail.com
Kyrie Factor
Mario Chalmers
Norris Cole
Wolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
Kevin Love
Team USA
Timberwolves
Love
Mike Miller
Varejao
Chris Bush