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Cavaliers losing key roster piece to East rival

The Cleveland Cavaliers are losing a fan favorite to free agency. Veteran sharpshooter Dean Wade has reportedly agreed to a 4-year, $39 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Sixers, Dean Wade Agree To Four-Year Deal

After spending the first seven seasons of his career with the Cavaliers, free agent forward Dean Wade has agreed to a four-year, $39MM contract with the Sixers, per Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Dean Wade leaves Cavs, agrees to four-year deal with Sixers

The Cavaliers are losing one of their longest-tenured role players. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, free-agent forward Dean Wade has agreed to a four-year, $39 million contract with the 76ers.

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Keon Ellis News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Nets signing former Cavs wing Keon Ellis to two-year contract

The Nets have added one of the better perimeter defenders available in free agency. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Brooklyn has agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract with wing Keon Ellis.

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Keon Ellis News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Nets To Sign Keon Ellis To Two-Year Contract

The Nets plan to sign free agent wing Keon Ellis to a two-year, $18MM contract, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Charania refers to the second year deal as a “mutual option,” but says it’s fully guaranteed (Twitter link).

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 30

Cavaliers’ interest level in LeBron James has been revealed

LeBron James is in the hunt for a new team, and the Cleveland Cavaliers may be in the picture. The Cleveland Cavaliers do have interest in a third reunion with James, according to NBATV’s Chris Haynes.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Spun / June 30

Brian Windhorst Hints Cavs Are Working On Secret Trades Right Now

ESPN insider Brian Windhorst sparked a ton of speculation this Tuesday regarding the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers are expected to bring back All-Star guard James Harden on a multi-year extension, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

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In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

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Why returning to Cavaliers would be right move for LeBron James

It's time for James to return home.

Steph Curry to take role in trying to lure LeBron James to Warriors

LeBron James informs Lakers of major career decision

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 30

Ranking potential LeBron James landing spots

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LeBron James informs Lakers of major career decision

LeBron James' reported free-agency priorities may help Warriors

Steph Curry to take role in trying to lure LeBron James to Warriors

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Dean Wade News / Fear The Sword / June 30

The Cavs can’t afford to keep or lose Dean Wade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have built one of the most expensive teams in the league, and one somehow devoid of depth at the most premium position. The pursuit of talent over position has led to a team with too many overlapping skill sets at guard and center.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / June 30

James Harden’s new deal should make Cavs’ offseason life easier

The Cavaliers got the entire James Harden experience in just a matter of months. They acquired him from the Clippers (for Darius Garland) in February. Then Harden lived up to his reputation.

Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / June 29

Latest on Dean Wade

The Cavaliers could have competition if they hope to retain veteran forward Dean Wade. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Wade is generating significant interest around the league and could command as much as the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception in free agency.

Thomas Bryant News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 29

Cavaliers Agree To Bring Back Big Man Thomas Bryant on a One-Year Contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in summer mode as they navigate an important offseason to try and build their roster into a true championship contender next season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 29

Cavaliers Guard James Harden Declines Player Option, Expected To Re-Sign

While the Cavaliers and Harden are expected to negotiate a new deal to keep the trade deadline acquisition in Cleveland, the exact details have yet to be determined.

James Harden News / Ball Exclusives / June 29

James Harden declines option to return to Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden declined his $42 million player option according to Shams Charania. Fortunately for the Cavaliers, Harden is expected to be working on a long-term extension with the team with a more manageable yearly salary in mind.

Thomas Bryant News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Cavs To Re-Sign Thomas Bryant On One-Year Deal

Free agent center Thomas Bryant intends to sign a one-year deal to return to the Cavaliers, Shams Charania of ESPN tweets. Charania didn’t specify terms but it’s likely to be a veteran’s minimum deal.

Ed Davis News / Field Level Media / June 29

Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in betting probe

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were indicted on Monday on federal charges related to an alleged sports betting operation. They are among six defendants named in an indictment released by the U.S.

James Harden News / Yardbarker / June 29

James Harden reportedly reaches decision on his Cavs future

James Harden reportedly reaches decision on his Cavaliers future

Harden has only been with the Cleveland Cavaliers for a partial season since he came to the team via a blockbuster trade from the Los Angeles Clippers in February.

Former Cavaliers champion says he was snubbed from team reunion

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 28

The Cleveland Cavaliers Announce Their Summer League Schedule

If you're currently going through a bit of Cleveland Cavaliers withdrawal, you won't have to wait much longer. Sure, you won't see Donovan Mitchell or Evan Mobley, but some of the younger, intriguing players could be seeing the floor in the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League 2026.

Timofey Mozgov News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Former Cavaliers champion says he was snubbed from team reunion

The recent 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers reunion keeps proving to be more controversial than it was probably intended to be. Timofey Mozgov, a center on that Cavaliers team, said in a new interview that he never received an invite to the team’s recent get-together.

Meleek Thomas News / The Lead / June 26