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Terry's Talkin' about Johnny Manziel, Kyrie Irving and the Cleveland Indians: Terry Pluto
Author: Terry Pluto
Publication: Plain Dealer
"CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Talking about the Cavaliers' plans for Kyrie Irving, Johnny Manziel and the measuring tape, the Browns' years of losing and the Tribe's pitching:
About Kyrie Irving ...
The Cavs will offer Irving the full 5-year maximum contract. There have been reports that they were having second thoughts -- that's simply not true. Reports about the Cavs even considering backing away from a maximum contract are simply wrong." - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Oklahoma State's Marcus Smart wisely answers questions about Texas Tech incident: NBA Draft 2014
Author: Mary Schmitt Boyer
Publication: Plain Dealer
"CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Oklahoma State point guard Marcus Smart walked into his first interview session during the recent NBA Combine in Chicago, and less than two minutes later he was answering a question about shoving a fan last season.
"It has come up a lot,'' he said. "I'm not surprised about it."" - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Bob Finnan's NBA notes: Mock draft 1.0
Author: Bob Finnan
Publication: The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
"The June 26 NBA draft is rapidly approaching.
We’re only a few weeks away from one of the league’s showcase events. It will be even more exciting this year with the Cavaliers holding the No. 1 pick for the third time in the last four years.
There are three legitimate options for the Cavs." - CLICK HERE to read full story.