The Cleveland Cavaliers have assigned Kevin Jones to their D-League affiliate, the Canton Charge.

Jones appeared in 18 games this season for the Cavaliers and averaged 2.1 points and 1.8 rebounds in 9.3 minutes per game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Omri Casspi are discussing a buyout.

Casspi would like to part ways by Mar. 1, which is the deadline for players to be bought out and remain eligible for the playoffs.

Casspi has not found a role during his tenure with the Cavaliers.

Greg Oden will not decide on his next NBA team until free agency in July, according to agent Mike Conley Sr.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are in the mix for Oden, the former No. 1 overall pick.

Oden has not played since 2009 due to constant knee issues.

Kyrie Irving will miss his second straight game due to a hyperextended/sore right knee.

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

Irving also sat out Tuesday's game, a win over the Bulls.

Kyrie Irving will miss Tuesday's game for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Bulls with a sore/hyperextended right knee.

Irving hasn't missed a game since December.

LeBron James was asked on Sunday to comment about rumors connecting him to a possible return to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2014 offseason.

The Cavaliers are expected to have cap space and one of the best point guards in the game in Kyrie Irving.

Several reporters have indicated there is a growing belief that James will strongly consider signing with the Cavaliers, especially if Dwyane Wade appears to be in decline.

 “My only focus right now is winning another championship,” James said. “I can’t worry about speculation or rumors. What we’re doing on the floor right now is what it’s all about.”

Jerry Colangelo confirmed that Kyrie Irving will be invited to the Team USA minicamp this summer.

“You can be assured that he’ll be one of the invitees,” Colangelo said. “He’s already established himself as one of the top three or four point guards in the league.”

Irving will join about two dozen players at the end of July in preparation for the 2014 World Championship.

Colangelo is predicting about six players from the 2014 World Championship team will play in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.

“As I think about it, to keep this system going and for the young players to aspire to be on that national team in the Olympics, you need to have half a roster turn over each time,” he said. “This is going to be primarily from the group we had last summer from the Select team and some additions. We’re still up in the air exactly who, but it’s all about getting people prepared and ready and moving up the ladder.”

Donte Greene has been cleared to play after recovering from a fractured ankle.

Greene has received interest from the Nets, Pacers, Hornets, Spurs, Bulls, Knicks, Magic, Rockets and Cavaliers.

Greene was expected to sign with the Nets before his injury.

LeBron James enjoyed his first experience of playing with Kyrie Irving in Sunday's All-Star Game.

“It’s always fun playing with [Carmelo Anthony], and it was awesome to play with Kyrie,” James said. “I watch Kyrie a lot. … It’s always great to play against those guys, but when you get an opportunity to play with them it’s even better.”

James cheered on Irving during the Three-Point Contest.

“He’s gonna be unbelievable,” James said of Irving on Sunday. “He’s already unbelievable in this league, first of all. What he’s doing right now, and what he’s going to do in the future, it’s going to be crazy.

“With his weekend, he had a great game Friday night, came in here and won the three-point competition and had a great game tonight. … He’s one of the best players that we have, and it’s awesome to have him here. He belongs here.”

James can opt out his contract in the summer of 2014 and has been linked to a potential return to the Cavaliers.

Greg Oden is leaning toward signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to sources.

Oden played collegiately at Ohio State, a few hours south of Cleveland in Columbus.

Oden is said to believe that pairing with Kyrie Irving would help rejuvenate his career if he stays healthy.