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David Griffin left behind proposals for Cavaliers to trade for Jimmy Butler, Paul George
Author: Joe Vardon
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Former Cavaliers general manager David Griffin left for his successors potential trades to bring either Chicago's Jimmy Butler or Indiana's Paul George to the team, sources told cleveland.com, and one or more deals Griffin constructed could happen without him.
In either case, a third team would be involved and would take All-Star forward Kevin Love in exchange for the mix of picks and role players the Bulls and Pacers seek to rebuild in the event they choose to deal their franchise player.
Both teams would seek a high, first-round draft pick, which the Cavs do not have. Among the options Griffin presented to owner Dan Gilbert and front office personnel still in Cleveland involved Phoenix, which owns the No. 4 pick in Thursday's draft. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers Scribbles: What really matters to LeBron James as David Griffin leaves -- Terry Pluto
Author: Terry Pluto
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, OHIO -- Scribbles as general manager David Griffin departs from the Cleveland Cavaliers:
1. The bottom line is winning. Remember that as you think about the Cavs after the departure of general manager David Griffin. LeBron James is not happy about Griffin's relationship with owner Dan Gilbert reaching a breaking point. But that doesn't necessarily mean James will leave in the summer of 2018, when he can become a free agent.
2. James is about winning titles. His future will be influenced by the roster. Did the Cavs make any moves to come closer to being able to battle Golden State for the title? Like most people in the NBA, James had confidence Griffin could pull off a trade for a player such as Paul George or Jimmy Butler. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Position Preview: Wings
Author: Joe Gabriele
Publication: Cavs.com
The 2017 Draft is just two days away and although the Wine & Gold have no picks slated for Thursday night, we know that anything is possible as the day draws near.
The NBA is a constantly-evolving league and, in its current incarnation, long and lean wing players are highly coveted.
The Cavaliers got back into last year’s Draft and with some of the two-way wings available, might turn to the college ranks once again. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
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- (6/21) Charge GM Mike Gansey remains despite Cavs’ front office shakeup Canton Repository
- (6/21) Dribbles: Cavs staying active, eyeing George Amico Hoops
- (6/21) The long parting of ways between GM David Griffin, Cavaliers ESPN.com
- (6/21) Richard Jefferson says Cavs 'shocked' by David Griffin exit, compares GM to Theo Epstein ESPN.com
- (6/21) Sources: Cavaliers told Jimmy Butler wants to stay with Bulls ESPN.com
- (6/21) Cavs best get George or Butler, or this GM firing may help send LeBron packing CBSSports
- (6/21) As Dan Gilbert goes back to being Dan Gilbert, LeBron James learns consequences of forgiveness Sporting News