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Found September 25, 2012 on The NBA Mistress: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: LeBron James,  Kyrie Irving,  Dion Waiters,  Tyler Zeller,  Alonzo Gee,  Jeremy Pargo,  Jon Leuer,  Manny Harris
TEAMS: Cleveland Cavaliers,  Miami Heat
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  LeBron James has come and went from the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise, but the franchise is now focused on the future with Kyrie Irving at the helm; however, how did they do this off-season? Additions and Subtractions: Drafted Dion Waiters, Tyler Zeller; Re-signed Alonzo Gee; Signed Jeremy Pargo, Jon Leuer Lost Antawan Jamison, Manny Harris, Ryan [...]
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