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Daily News - August 19, 2016

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J.R. Smith: Call my agent if you're wondering about my contract situation
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- J.R. Smith's free agency has once again extended deep into the summer, as he remains one of the few players still without a deal.

After a rough last off-season where Smith eventually settled for two-year pact worth $5 million per season with a player option for the second year, the 3-point specialist changed agents. He joined the Klutch Sports Group, which is headed by Rich Paul, the same agent that reps Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and Tristan Thompson.

Smith has been quiet about his contract situation, instead focusing on his wedding, honeymoon and golf. But he finally spoke up on Thursday, sending out a video courtesy of Uninterrupted prior to the J.R. Smith 10th Annual Golf Classic in Lakewood Township, New Jersey. - CLICK HERE to read full story.

What the Cavaliers offense can learn from the title run
Author: Justin Rowan
Publication: Fear the Sword

When the expectations for your team are title or bust, it creates a level of anxiety for fans throughout a season. For the first two years of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ ‘Big Three’, this has frequently been the case.

With two coaching changes, consistent tinkering to the style of play as well as countless mid-season hiccups, it seemed fair to question if the team was ready to make a championship run.

If you have been living under a rock the last few months, the Cavs managed to learn on the fly and come away with the 2016 NBA Championship. While each round provided different heroes at different moments, there were some trends that emerged that the Cavs can learn from heading into next season. - CLICK HERE to read full story.

Kyrie, USA keep focus on golden dreams
Author: Sam Amico
Publication: Amico Hoops

One more win and the U.S. Olympic basketball team will at least get a medal.

Then again, any old medal isn’t why the U.S. came to Rio.

The fun starts Friday, when Team USA takes on Spain in the semifinals of the knockout stage (2:30 p.m. EST, NBC).

Win, and you’re playing for the gold. Lose, and it’s a major disappointment for United States basketball. How’s that for no pressure? - CLICK HERE to read full story.

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