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Daily News - June 28, 2017

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Should former Cleveland Cavaliers' coach Bill Fitch be in the Hall of Fame? -- Bill Livingston
Author: Joe Vardon
Publication: Cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio - "The Hall of Fame?" Bill Fitch said from his home near Houston. "The one in Springfield (Mass.)? Oh, hell no. I'm not in it."

The coach of the 1975-76 Miracle of Richfield Cavaliers is 83, according to his biography. Fitch said he's 85. He wonders why a guy can't even get proper credit for getting old.

Fitch is content with his career, happy to be judged by the company he kept. - CLICK HERE to read full story.

Cavaliers want Kyle Korver back, but there are tax considerations
Author: Joe Vardon
Publication: Cleveland.com

CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers have a tax problem and it could further restrict their already limited options in free agency in July, such as re-signing Kyle Korver.

Teams can begin negotiating with free agents on Saturday and sign them July 6. For months, multiple sources have told cleveland.com that the Cavs would like to keep Korver, and he has said he would like to stay.

But if the 36-year-old sharpshooter who led the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage this season gets a big offer on the open market, the Cavs could hesitate to match because of their soaring costs from spending above the luxury tax line. - CLICK HERE to read full story.

Cavaliers report: Path to Cleveland has roadblocks for Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade
Author: Marla Ridenour
Publication: Akron Beacon Journal

Carmelo Anthony’s insistence on remaining in New York despite Knicks President Phil Jackson’s belief that the forward should finish his career elsewhere is rooted in Anthony’s desire to remain close to his 10-year-old son Kiyan.

That’s what his estranged wife, La La Anthony said Tuesday on The Wendy Williams Show.rganization as it reportedly was deep in trade talks involving the likes of Paul George and Jimmy Butler.

Asked if they were divorcing, La La Anthony, who has known her husband since he was 19 and been married for seven years, said, “Not right now,” and added of Carmelo, “We’re the best of friends.” - CLICK HERE to read full story.

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