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Cavaliers Acquire Jeremy Pargo, 2nd Round Pick For D.J. Kennedy

The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired point guard Jeremy Pargo, Memphis’ 2014 second round draft pick and cash considerations from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for guard/forward D.J. Kennedy.

"Our approach remains consistent as we try to bring in young talent, create future opportunity with draft picks as potential assets and maintain flexibility,” said Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant. “Jeremy adds depth to our backcourt. He is a young, aggressive, athletic guard who we feel fits well with our style of play, both defensively and offensively. We look forward to welcoming him to Cleveland."

Via RealGM Staff Report

Tristan Thompson Ready To Assume Leadership Role With Cavs

Heading into just his second season, Tristan Thompson is already thinking about a leadership role on the Cavaliers.

“I think I need to take a bigger leadership role,” Thompson said Tuesday while in Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League. “(With) Kyrie and myself coming in here we’ve got a lot of young guys so we’re almost like the veterans.

“We’ve got to come in here and show them the ropes, show them right from wrong, really build chemistry.”

Thompson plans to stay in Cleveland this summer to work with teammates and the Cavaliers coaching staff.

Via Holly MacKenzie/Canadian Press

C.J. Miles To Meet With Cavaliers

C.J. Miles is scheduled to meet with the Cavaliers this week.

Miles is an unrestricted free agent and has drawn interest from several teams since free agency began on July 1.

Via Eddie Sefko/Dallas Morning News

Team-By-Team NBA Players On 2012 Olympic Rosters

The following 36 NBA players are currently under contract for the 12-13 season and are on their respective country's Olympic rosters:

Atlanta Hawks - no players

Boston Celtics - no players

Brooklyn Nets - Deron Williams (USA)

Charlotte Bobcats - no players

Chicago Bulls - Luol Deng (Great Britain)

Cleveland Cavaliers - Anderson Varejao (Brazil)

Dallas Mavericks - no players

Denver Nuggets - Timofey Mozgov (Russia)

Detroit Pistons - no players

Golden State Warriors - no players

Houston Rockets - no players

Indiana Pacers - no players

Los Angeles Clippers - Chris Paul (USA)

Los Angeles Lakers - Kobe Bryant (USA), Pau Gasol (Spain)

Memphis Grizzlies - Marc Gasol (Spain) 

Miami Heat - LeBron James (USA)

Milwaukee Bucks - no players

Minnesota Timberwolves - Kevin Love (USA), Alexey Shved (Russia)

New Orleans Hornets - Anthony Davis (USA), Al-Farouq Aminu (Nigeria)

New York Knicks - Carmelo Anthony (USA), Tyson Chandler (USA), Pablo Prigioni (Argentina)

Oklahoma City Thunder - Kevin Durant (USA), Russell Westbrook (USA), James Harden (USA), Serge Ibaka (Spain)

Orlando Magic - no players

Philadelphia 76ers - Andre Iguodala (USA)

Phoenix Suns - Luis Scola (Argentina)

Portland Trail Blazers - Nicolas Batum (France), Victor Claver (Spain), Joel Freeland (Great Britain)

Sacramento Kings - no players

San Antonio Spurs - Tony Parker (France), Manu Ginobili (Argentina), Boris Diaw (France), Tiago Splitter (Brazil), Patty Mills (Australia), Nando De Colo (France)

Toronto Raptors - Jose Calderon (Spain), Jonas Valanciunas (Lithuania), Linas Klezia (Lithuania)

Utah Jazz - no players

Washington Wizards - Nene (Brazil), Kevin Seraphin (France)

Click here to view the full Olympic rosters.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Waiters Dealing With Ankle, Knee Injuries

Dion Waiters is still dealing with an ankle injury sustained during a workout before the draft.

Waiters averaged 12.3 points on 30 percent shooting during three Summer League games with the Cavaliers.

"I think his week was OK," Byron Scott said. "We all wish he would have played a little bit better and shot the ball better. But we knew he was coming off an ankle injury before he came here and [had] a couple little nagging injuries. He hurt the knee when he went up to dunk, so we held him out as a precautionary move.”

Waiters sat out Cleveland’s final two games as the team finished with a 3-2 record.

"We still feel pretty good about where he is,” Scott said. “He's still got a ways to go. We talked about his conditioning and losing a few pounds. But we feel he's going to be in great shape when training camp comes."

Via Mary Schmitt Boyer/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cavaliers Claim Jon Leuer Off Waivers From Rockets

The Cavaliers have claimed forward Jon Leuer off waivers from the Rockets, Cavaliers GM Chris Grant announced today Friday. 

Leuer, 23, averaged 4.7 points on .508 shooting and 2.6 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game in 46 games (12 starts) during his rookie season in 2011-12.  In his 12 starts, the 6-foot-10, 228-pound forward averaged 7.7 points on .560 shooting and 3.3 rebounds in 17.7 minutes per game.

“Jon is a young, athletic, hard-working post player. He will add depth and also bring a perimeter shooting element to our big positions,” said GM Chris Grant. “We’re happy to add Jon to our team and looking forward to his continued growth and development as a Cavalier.”

 

Via Press Release

Cavaliers Defeat Knicks 98-64

The Cavaliers beat the Knicks by a final score of 98-64 in Summer League play on Friday.

Tristan Thompson scored 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting for Cleveland. Samardo Samuels had nine points and 13 rebounds and Tyler Zeller had 12 points and five boards.

Mustapha Farrakhan had 13 points and Jerome Jordan had 11 points and three rebounds for New York. Chris Copeland scored 12 points on 5-for-9 shooting.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Derrick Williams Leads Timberwolves Past Cavaliers 78-65

The Timberwolves beat the Cavaliers by a final score of 78-65 in Summer League play on Thursday.

Derrick Williams had 23 points and five rebounds for Minnesota. Coby Karl scored 18 points on 6-for-7 shooting and Kammron Taylor added 12 points and three rebounds.

Tristan Thompson had 16 points and 5 rebounds. Samardo Samuels had 14 points and five rebounds for Cleveland.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Cavaliers Seek Extension From Andrew Bynum Before Agreeing To Trade

The Cavaliers are eager to acquire Andrew Bynum in a three-way trade with the Lakers and Magic involving Dwight Howard, but they are not prepared to move forward without an assurance from Bynum.

"Cleveland will only do the deal if Bynum extends," a league official directly involved in the talks told Yahoo! Sports.

The Lakers want the framework of a trade to be agreed upon before the Cavaliers begin engaging Bynum on an extension.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Agent: Bynum Doesn't Have List Of Preferred Teams

Andrew Bynum's agent, David Lee, was surprised to read a recent report indicating his interest in signing a new deal with the Cavaliers.

"When I read it online I was in Alaska with Andrew and his family," said Lee. "I was taken aback by the list considering there is nobody in anybody’s camp he could’ve been talking to. I have no idea where that came about."

The Cavaliers have been involved in multi-team Dwight Howard/Bynum trade talks involving the Lakers and Magic.

The Yahoo! report also included the Mavericks as a team Bynum would be interested in signing with.

Via Jason Lloyd/Akron Beacon Journal

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Dwight Howard Ready To Commit Long-Term To Lakers

Dwight Howard is ready to join the Lakers and will sign a long-term contract following the 12-13 season if traded to the franchise, sources tell RealGM's Jarrod Rudolph.

Kyrie Irving Undergoes Successful Surgery On Hand

Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery on Wednesday at the Cleveland Clinic to address a fractured bone in his right hand.

Cavaliers Emerge As Third Team In Lakers, Magic Howard For Bynum Talks

Cleveland would acquire Andrew Bynum for a package of draft picks and Anderson Varejao in the currently discussed trade.

D-League Announces Affiliations For 12-13 Season

An all-time high eleven NBA teams will have single NBA D-League affiliates including first-year partnerships between the Boston Celtics and Maine Red Claws and the Portland Trail Blazers and Idaho Stampede.

Scott: Waiters Out Of Shape, Needs To Work On Defensive Technique

Dion Waiters is shooting 30 percent from the floor through the Cavaliers’ first three summer league games.

Cavaliers Defeat Suns 89-74

Samardo Samuels scored 17 points to lead Cleveland, while Tyler Zeller finished with 10 and 12.

Jonny Flynn Works Out For Cavaliers

The Cavaliers are considering adding another true point guard.

Zeller, Sloan Give Cavaliers 94-88 Win Over D-League Select

Tyler Zeller and Donald Sloan scored 19 points apiece to lead Cleveland.

Bobcats Beat Cavaliers By Final Score Of 68-64

Kemba Walker scored 13 points but went 2-for-14 from the field.

Kyrie Irving Out 6-8 Weeks After Fracturing Right Hand

Kyrie Irving fractured his hand on Saturday morning.

Cavaliers Out Of Howard Trade Talks

If the Nets and Magic agree to a Dwight Howard trade in the near-term, it will likely be a two-team trade.

Clippers Still Considering Inclusion In Howard Trade

Los Angeles would receive MarShon Brooks in exchange for a future first round pick.

Clippers Emerge As Fourth Team To Take MarShon Brooks

The Clippers have emerged as the fourth team involved in Dwight Howard trade negotiations with the Magic, Nets and Cavaliers.

Nets Looking To Acquire Pick For Brooks As Dwight Howard Trade Moves Closer

The Magic continue to move closer to trading Dwight Howard and the Nets appear to be the favorites.

Dwight Howard Trade Taking Shape, Could Include 14 Players

The Nets appear to be Dwight Howard's eventual landing spot.

Nets Finding More Teams Willing To Take Humphries Beyond Cavaliers

The Cavaliers appear to be the favorite to acquire Kris Humphries, but the Nets are also gaining traction with other teams

Nets, Magic, Cavaliers Close To Dwight Howard Trade

The Magic are close to signing off on a three-team trade centered on Dwight Howard, sources tell RealGM's Jarrod Rudolph.

Nets, Magic Making Progress On Howard Trade

Cleveland would acquire Kris Humphries in a sign-and-trade as part of a larger Dwight Howard deal.

Bynum Would Have Interest In Cavaliers, Mavericks As Free Agent

Andrew Bynum has shown no interest in signing an extension with the Magic should they agree to a trade with the Lakers involving Dwight Howard.

Derek Fisher In Talks With Thunder, Bulls, Nets, Cavaliers, Mavericks

Derek Fisher had previously been in talks with the Knicks until they reached an agreement with Jason Kidd.
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