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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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