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LeBron James, Kyrie Irving named starters for 2017 NBA All-Star Game Author: Chris Fedor Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Cavaliers will have at least two players in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game, as LeBron James and Kyrie Irving have been selected as Eastern Conference starters.
It's the first time in franchise history the Cavs will have multiple starters and the eighth time the team has had at least two representatives.
James will be making his 13th All-Star appearance. He finished as the top vote-getter at his respective position among all three voting groups. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James, Kyrie Irving look like All-Stars in Cavs' 118-103 win over Suns Author: Joe Vardon Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — LeBron James and Kyrie Irving are All-Star starters for a reason, you know?
The two leading scorers for the NBA's defending champion and the East's best team this season shined (per usual) in Cleveland's 118-103 win over the Phoenix Suns.
James, who in his 14th season was selected to start his 13th consecutive All-Star Game Thursday, nearly reached his fourth triple-double of the season with 21 points, nine rebounds and 15 assists. – CLICK HERE to read full story.
No cardio for J.R. Smith since injury, return to Cavs 'long ways away' Author: Joe Vardon Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio — J.R. Smith hasn't done any cardio exercises since fracturing his right thumb Dec. 20, but hopes his doctor's appointment goes well Friday and he can begin to break a sweat soon.
Beyond that, though, Smith has no idea when he might return to the Cavs from his now surgically repaired thumb, which the team originally said would keep him out 12-to-14 weeks.
“Right now it's just healing,” Smith said. “I can't really do anything.” – CLICK HERE to read full story.
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