Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - December 12, 2025

CLE

130

FinalDec 12

126

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Teams

Cavaliers logo, Cavaliers 15-11, 1ST 35, 2ND 27, 3RD 23, 4TH 45, TOT 130

Wizards logo, Wizards 3-20, 1ST 24, 2ND 36, 3RD 40, 4TH 26, TOT 126

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FearTheSword

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The Cavs have a bench problem https://t.co/TkyURGyzqE

Bullets Forever

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Are the Wizards deep? https://t.co/Pp7Jio2Pnu

Dennis Manoloff

Incredibly, Operation Win The Division (OWTD) is ahead of schedule. Phase 7: Cle predicted 1-2 @ Bal; actual 1-2. CWS predicted 2-1 vs Pit (actual 0-2, game Thu night). Phase 8 is where serious work will need to be done: Cle 2-1 @ Min, CWS 1-2 @ StL Showdown series next week.

Cleveland Cavaliers

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😎 Now we can watch our fav duos at the same time! #LetEmKnow

NBA

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🚨 TOP PLAYS OF 2025-26 🚨 40. Jerami Grant 39. Anthony Edwards 38. Scottie Barnes 37. Alperen Sengun 36. Victor Wembanyama 35. Brandon Miller 34. Jaxson Hayes 33. Jayson Tatum 32. Cam Whitmore 31. Shaedon Sharpe Our TOP 100 PLAYS countdown continues!

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🚨 TOP PLAYS OF 2025-26 🚨 50. Alperen Sengun 49. Scottie Barnes 48. Dylan Cardwell 47. Tyrese Maxey 46. Tre Mann 45. Nikola Jokić 44. Victor Wembanyama 43. Jonathan Kuminga 42. Aaron Gordon 41. Alperen Sengun Our TOP 100 PLAYS countdown continues!

Live Odds	Spread	O/U	Moneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers	-16.0 -112	O 245.5 -110	-1400
Washington Wizards	+16.0 -108	U 245.5 -110	+830

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Ranking J.R. Smith’s Most Moments With Cleveland CavaliersThe J.R. Smith run in Cleveland truly had it all. The good. The bad. The ugly. He hit a crazy number of timely threes and always seemed to be going for the most

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Wizards Mailbag: Which Young Player is the Odd Man OutA key component of a rebuild is realizing that it is virtually impossible to keep every player you draft. This becomes increasingly difficult as well when you l

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History suggests that James Harden’s new contract will age poorlyHarden still played at a high level last season. How long that can continue is anyone’s guess.

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Diluting Doubts: Tristan Vukcevic Sets to Test the Wizards' Valuation of his Unique RoleOutside of 2023 NBA Draft classmate Bilal Coulibaly, no member of the Washington Wizards has sustained as a rostered fixture for as long as Tristan Vukcevic. H

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Predicting Peyton Watson’s Minutes and Stats With CavaliersFor Peyton Watson in Cleveland, the sky is the limit. The team’s most impactful forward since LeBron James is ready to get to work from day one. He has been wor

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Why Donovan Mitchell Must Be a More Willing Playmaker for the Cavs Next YearThe Cleveland Cavaliers will only go as far as their stars take them. That much is for certain. But the best leaders, both on and off the court, know when it's

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How Jaylon Tyson Can Build Upon His Breakout Season With CavsCavaliers Wing Jaylon Tyson had a strange season in 2025-26. With Max Strus & Darius Garland sidelined to open the year, he was presented with a prime opportuni

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Best and Worst Case Scenarios for Cleveland Cavaliers This SeasonThe Cleveland Cavaliers finished the 2025-26 season with a record of 50-32. Their play helped them go on a deep playoff run, and in the end, they fell to the Ne

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Diluting Doubts: Tre Mann Aims to Leverage Wizards Opportunity into Last-Resort RestorationMost of the Washington Wizards' younger contributors are preparing for a regular season's worth of opportunities with house money padding their pockets. The wav

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The Night Cavs Legend Matthew Dellavedova Outplayed Steph CurryWhen you think about iconic NBA Finals performances, your mind probably wanders straight to the legends. LeBron James. Michael Jordan. Kobe Bryant. Shaquille O’

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Wizards Miss on Pelicans Trade Opportunity, but Continue Dining on AJ Johnson AssessmentThe Washington Wizards' balance between on- and off-court assets hasn't been this harmonious in years. Their draft pick stockpile is just as full as it's been t

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New Cavs Forward Peyton Watson Is Working Out With LeBron James and Kevin DurantThe newest Cleveland Cavalier was spotted getting busy over the weekend. Videos have been surfacing of Peyton Watson working out with Kevin Durant and LeBron Ja

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99 Best Sports Squads Ever 🔥LeBron's Cavs. The Big Red Machine. Tap to see sports' GOAT squads 📲

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3 Reasons for Knicks to Both Dread and Dismiss the Cavs This SeasonThe 2025-26 Knicks were the eighth consecutive new NBA champion. That constancy of change is one reason the Cavaliers might think they could take the crown this

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Why Matthew Dellavedova Would Make Perfect Addition to Cavaliers Coaching StaffSince the year of 1990, September 8th has been a special day. It was the one Matthew Dellavedova was born on, and it is a day Cavs fans have been celebrating ev

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What do Vukcevic’s doppelgangers tell us about whether he can earn a role?What do Vukcevic’s doppelgangers tell us about whether he can earn a role?

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How Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen Impacted Cavaliers Last SeasonThe Cleveland Cavaliers will look slightly different this year, as they have a new wing. They added Peyton Watson, and that move required parting ways with a fa

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Ranking Every Cleveland Cavaliers Contract From Best To WorstKoby Altman’s team is one of only three teams in the NBA who are paying five players at least $20 million (New York, Denver). But they are the only team with se

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Three Bold Rotational Adjustments the Wizards Should Implement Next SeasonThe Washington Wizards have spent three years quietly re-building their next era from one of the franchise's great many low points. They've repeatedly bottomed

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Inside Kevin Love’s Case as Top 5 Cavs Player EverIt’s hard to talk about Cavaliers greatness without mentioning Kevin Love. Acquired for two #1 overall picks back in 2014, he arrived with extremely high expect

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Inside Donovan Mitchell’s Case for Second Best Cavs Player EverA song written by local Jazz fan/rapper Zaven in 2018 said it all. “Rookie of the Year. He’s finally here. It’s Donovan Mitchell.” From the very first days he g

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The One Skill That Makes James Harden Perfect Floor General for CavsThere was indeed a reason the Cavs made bringing James Harden back such a priority. Sure, the turnovers were a bit of an issue in the playoffs, and the shot acc

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The Team That the Cavs Will Struggle Most With in 2026-27Thinking ahead to the Cleveland Cavaliers 2026-27 schedule, there is plenty to be excited about. The nerves will be there for many folks, too. Coming off the st

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The Best Weekends for Out of Town Fans To Come to Rocket Arena in 2026-2027If you’re an out of town fan looking to plan your trip to Cleveland this year, this is the right place to be. With 41 home games on the slate, there will be ple

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The Cleveland Cavaliers Lineup They Should Use More Next SeasonThe Cleveland Cavaliers had some questionable lineups at times last year. Perhaps the most notable was trying out Craig Porter Jr. as the starting small forward

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How NBA2K27 Has the Wizards Season GoingWith the release of a new NBA2K game, there is always some social clout to gain. The recent edition has shown some love for the Washington Wizards, with multipl

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Craig Porter Jr. Must Seize This Upcoming Opportunity With CavsAfter a series of moves that has left the team hard-capped at the first apron with essentially zero flexibility remaining, the Cavaliers are very likely to ente

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Cleveland Cavs Salary Cap Breakdown: Payroll, Tax Position and Future FlexibilityLast season, Cleveland owned the biggest payroll in the league, as the only second apron team. Owner Dan Gilbert paid $211 million for last year’s Conference Fi

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Cavs fans expect to have multiple All-Stars this seasonFans are expecting a big season for the Cavaliers.

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3 Cleveland Cavaliers Players Whose Roles Could Change Most This SeasonLooking at the Cavs with their new additions in 2026-27 there could be some real change. Some for the better, and others for the worse. Minutes opened up here,

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One Wizards Storyline to Monitor for Each Newly-Released Nationally-Televised GameThe Washington Wizards have no shortage of reasons to draw more eyes than usual entering the 2026-27 season, even if the NBA's schedule-makers and TV time slot

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3 Tactical Changes Cleveland Cavaliers Should Make Next SeasonThe Cleveland Cavaliers are spending a lot of money on their big three of Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, and Donovan Mitchell, if they want to win sooner than late

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Best Second Round Draft Picks in Cleveland Cavaliers HistoryThroughout their history, the Cleveland Cavaliers have talent all over the draft board. Not just when they pick first (which they have done often, and thrilled

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Three Reasons Nae’Qwan Tomlin Will Thrive In 2026-27Taking a look at the Cavs bench for 2026-27, it’s filled with promise. They’ve done well to bring new players in, adding to their already existing talent pool.

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Could Tre Johnson be the next…What does the Statistical Doppelganger Machine say about Tre Johnson’s rookie season?

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Three Reasons Why Cleveland Cavaliers Can Win the East in 2026-27Looking at the Eastern Conference, it’s very clear just how competitive things are going to be this coming season. So many squads went out and improved their ro

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Diluting Doubts: Wizards Task Khris Middleton with Accepting Next Career ChapterThis time last year, Khris Middleton's value in the eyes of the Washington Wizards was almost completely tied to the money he was set to make, regardless of how

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Cavs sign former second-round pickCleveland adds their 14th man to the roster.

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Cavs Reacts Survey: How many All-Stars will Cleveland have next season?Help us predict how many Cavaliers will make the All-Star Game this season.

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Peyton Watson Provides Clarity on Hamstring Injury Before Joining CavsMuch has been said of the hamstring injury that sidelined former Denver Nuggets Wing Peyton Watson for 25 of the final 30 games of the 2025-26 regular season an

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How Cavs Can Best Utilize Mario HezonjaThere is a reason that Mario Hezonja shares a nickname with one of the most popular fictional characters in the world. The way he can take over games and wow is

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Cavs decide on Cam Whitmore’s future with the teamThe Cavs have now have to fill one roster spot before the start of the season.

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Why Cavs Believe They Got a First-Round Talent in Meleek Thomas in the Second RoundWith the end of the first round of the NBA Draft approaching, the Cavs front office was at the team’s headquarters in Independence. They all seemed to be in loc

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Cavs Rumored To Be Interested in Signing Their 2022 Second-Round Pick To ContractThere's been much conversation about how the Cavs should finalize their roster. Of course, things are still a little stagnant as they are yet to make their Cam

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Can Peyton Watson Unlock Another Level as a Shot Creator in Cleveland?Newly acquired Cavs wing Peyton Watson is sure to bring massive amounts of excitement to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The supremely athletic swing man should breath

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How Worthwhile was the Wizards' Initial Cam Whitmore Investment?The Washington Wizards finally added that final fringe-rotational point guard they'd been looking for last week, creeping into the Peyton Watson sign-and-trade

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Cleveland Cavaliers Tease Date for City Edition Jersey AnnouncementAh. The NBA City Edition Jerseys. They have been polarizing since their introduction nearly a decade ago. Some fans love what the design their teams use, while

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One Fringe Pelicans Asset for the Wizards to Sneak Out of the Bennedict Mathurin SigningThe New Orleans Pelicans are a team whom the Washington Wizards have grown comfortable engaging with over the last year, and not just due to their close proximi

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The Key to Nae’Qwan Tomlin Earning a Role in the Cavs’ RotationAs we march closer and closer towards the start of the 2026-27 season, there are a number of question marks in regard to the Cavs depth at certain positions. An

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Three James Harden Moments From Last Year With the Cavs That Stand OutFrom the day he was first acquired from the Clippers, James Harden made waves in Cleveland. It was no surprise that the team started winning games immediately a

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Case for Cleveland Cavaliers Having Three NBA All-Stars in 2026-27After officially re-signing James Harden, the Cavs have got their four main stars back in the fold for 2026-27. Peyton Watson will be joining them to complete a

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Spida on Coco Landing 'Bel-Air' Role 👀Singer gets 'Hilary' part for upcoming show

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Why Knicks Shouldn't Be Worried About Cavs' Peyton Watson TradeDespite landing Peyton Watson last week, the Cavaliers have become somewhat of an afterthought when weighing the Knicks' threats for 2026-27. That's not to say

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Jake Fischer details next steps Cleveland could make after giving The Beard $97M

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💰 Harden, Klay reach deals 😵‍💫 Latest on Jalen Duren talks 📳 Insider Jake Fischer was live

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Peyton Watson Sends Farewell Message to Nuggets After Cavaliers TradeA week after the trade, Peyton Watson showed love to his former franchise.

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Are the Wizards Running Out of Free Agency Options?Despite the Washington Wizards' generally-active offseason, they've somehow refrained from making technical offseason signing in over two months. They inked Tra

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Players with Shocking Career Earnings 😳You won't believe how much James Harden and others have made 📲

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Rockets Could Emerge as Suitor for Anthony DavisTen-Time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis’s name was thrown around in possible trade talks that could potentially help the Golden State Warriors land LeBron James bef

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Diluting Doubts: Wizards' Tre Mann Acquisition Raises Pressing Bub Carrington QuestionJust about anywhere marketing campaigns advertising the Washington Wizards' exciting 2026-27 initiative can be spotted, the same faces continually headlining th

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Jaylon Tyson Has a Legitimate Case for Sixth Man of the Year in 2026-27The sophomore season for Jaylon Tyson in Cleveland was a pleasant surprise. He showed signs during his first Summer League foray, but his on-court opportunities

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3 Reasons Peyton Watson is a game-changer for the CavsWatson could change everything for the Cavs.

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Trae Young’s historical comps have something in common, and that could be a problemTrae Young’s historical comps have something in common, and that could be a problem.

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Trae Young’s historical comps have something in common, and that could be a problem.Trae Young’s historical comps have something in common, and that could be a problem.

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Delonte West Draining 3s 🔥Former NBA guard still has the shooting touch. Tap to watch 🎥

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Crafting a Jonathan Kuminga Three-Team Sign-And-Trade Involving The Hawks, Pacers and WizardsPeyton Watson's restricted free agency finally came to a close when the Nuggets and Cavaliers agreed on a four-year, $88 million dollar sign-and-trade deal that

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Clippers Have 1 Big Strength and 1 Big Weakness Following the Max Strus TradeThe new-look Clippers have an important advantage and a glaring weakness heading into next season.

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How Kevin Love Trade 12 Years Ago Today Reshaped CavaliersThe 2014 offseason was arguably the biggest summer in the history of Cleveland Sports. It all began with 2011 #1 pick Kyrie Irving reaffirming his commitment by

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Warriors Could Follow James Harden's Lead with Jimmy Butler DecisionAmong the Golden State Warriors' biggest question marks this season is Jimmy Butler's form once he returns from his torn ACL. If the Warriors can hang around i

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Every Team's Best New Weapon 💪Bold predictions for each squad's recent offseason additions ➡️

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3 Reasons Cleveland Cavaliers Can Finish as No. 1 Seed in Eastern ConferenceThough it took until late August, the Cleveland Cavaliers offseason can finally be categorized as a success. They were able to land the guys they wanted, while

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The Current Cleveland Cavaliers Who Won Championships ElsewhereOver the years, many teams have won championships. The New York Knicks are the last team to do it, and they beat the San Antonio Spurs. The Oklahoma City Thunde

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Cavs Pursuing Former James Harden Teammate To Fill Final Roster SpotAfter acquiring Peyton Watson, the Cavs also brought in Cam Whitmore in the deal. As they wait to either waive him or offload him to another team, the roster re

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What Clippers Need to Do Next After Trading for Max StrusThe Max Strus addition will make more sense if the Clippers fill one glaring weakness.

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Could Peyton Watson Trade Limit Minutes for Cavaliers' Rookie?Cleveland's recent acquisition could cut into second-round pick Meleek Thomas' minutes.

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3 Reasons Mario Hezonja’s 37 Points for Croatia Matter for the CavsThere is never a shortage of basketball in the summer. BIG3 is in the midst of their Finals this weekend, while the WNBA continues on. Two years until the Cleve

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Evaluating the Viability of Thomas Bryant As Primary Backup Big for CavsFrom the minute he first joined the Cavs, Thomas Bryant has brought incredible energy to the team. Following his NBA Finals run with the Pacers, he was coming f

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Diluting Doubts: Bilal Coulibaly's Prove-It Year Contains Crucial Wizards Rotational AdjustmentThere was once a time, not too long ago, when Bilal Coulibaly was at the epicenter of the Washington Wizards' future-oriented rebuild. He possesses much more in

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How Cavs Fans Can See Mario Hezonja in Action Before Training CampCleveland Cavaliers fans will have an early chance to catch Mario Hezonja in action. Having signed for the Cavs on July 26 on a one-year deal worth $2.8 million

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Cavs to Pay Harden $97MCleveland agrees to 3-yr deal with 11x All-Star (Shams)

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Three Wizards rotation questions to monitorYour best source for quality Washington Wizards news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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How James Harden’s Re-Signing Impacts Cleveland Cavaliers Salary CapJames Harden agreed to sign a 3 year $97 million dollar deal to return to the Cavaliers with a player option in the final year. This is quite a large signing t