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March 23, 2016 11:53:pm EST

It's always a big deal when LeBron James goes to New York City. Before he meets up with good friend Carmelo Anthony, he first must face the other team in town when his Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. Anything James says becomes headline news, and the questions should be fast and furious to him on this trip that includes Saturday's contest with Anthony and New York. Continue to Article

March 23, 2016 11:29:pm EST

The only drama was guessing when Kyrie Irving would cut into his birthday cake. After a few strange days, the Cavs got back to business. LeBron James scored 26 points, Kevin Love returned to the lineup to add 24 and Irving celebrated turning 24 by flirting with a triple-double as the Cavaliers downed the Milwaukee Bucks 113-104 on Wednesday night. Continue to Article

March 23, 2016 10:42:pm EST

LeBron James scored 26 points, Kevin Love added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed drama-free during a 113-104 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Kyrie Irving celebrated his 24th birthday by flirting with a triple-double and Tristan Thompson added 13 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, which maintained its grip on the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 and Jerryd Bayless 15 to lead the Bucks, who lost for the fourth time in five games. Continue to Article

March 23, 2016 9:46:pm EST

LeBron James  has never shied from the fact that his  best friends in the NBA  don’t play for the Cavaliers:  Carmelo Anthony ,  Dwyane Wade  and  Chris Paul . But what if they  were  teammates? LeBron,  via Howard Beck of Bleacher Report : “I really hope that, before our career is over, we can all play together,” James said. “At least one, maybe one or two seasons—me, Melo, D-Wade, CP—we can get a year in. I would actually take a pay cut to do that.” “It would be pretty cool,” James said. “I’ve definitely had thoughts about it.” The big question: Where would it happen? Wade calls himself a “ HeatLifer .” Melo has been outspoken about his  loyalty to New York . Paul can become a free agent in 2017. LeBron can become a free agent this summer and is  sending strange signals about his devotion to the Cavaliers . LeBron probably ruined the most realistic opportunity for the four to play together when he left Miami in 2014. That summer, the Heat were  trying to add Melo  and already held LeBron’s and Wade’s Bird Rights. With the salary cap skyrocketing, perhaps they could’ve found a way to fit Paul in 2017. Even that would’ve been a longshot, though. Star players like the idea of playing with their friends. It’s much harder to get everyone on board in reality. Mostly, I view LeBron’s statement as an unrealistic fantasy. But the fact that LeBron went on record with his willingness to take a pay cut shows his commitment to the idea. Remember, in 2014, he put out word that he would accept no less than a  max contract . It’d be hard for LeBron to leave Cleveland after he framed his return around coming home. The backlash would be immense. But staying with the Cavs clearly isn’t his only concern (just as no player picks a team for a single reason). He also wants to play with Melo, Wade and Paul. Any team that wants to sign LeBron – Cavaliers included – should consider a plan than unites the four. Bringing it to fruition might be improbably, but as we’ve seen, LeBron is willing to send passive-aggressive signals. Continue to Article

March 23, 2016 5:34:pm EST