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Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love grabs a rebound against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 108-98 to extend their winning streak to six games. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Kevin Love opts out of contract with Cavaliers, to test free-agent market

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Denver Broncos Jeremiah Castille (28) strips the ball from Cleveland Browns Earnest Byner in the closing minutes of the AFC Championship game in Denver Sunday, Jan. 17, 1988 to get the ball for the Broncos who won the game in the losing seconds, 38-33. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

LOVERRO: Earnest Byner, known for ‘The Fumble,’ still feels Cleveland’s pain

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) hangs his head during the second half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron can’t deliver title to Cleveland despite great effort

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, holds the championship trophy and Andre Iguodala holds the series MVP trophy as they celebrate winning the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 17, 2015. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 105-97 to win the best-of-seven game series 4-2. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Plenty of changes could come to the NBA, and quickly

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30), right, and guard Andre Iguodala (9) celebrate after winning Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 16, 2015. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 105-97 to win the best-of-seven game series 4-2. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Warriors finish off Cavaliers to win first NBA title in 40 years

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, reaches for the ball next to Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 14, 2015. The Warriors won 104-91. (John G. Mabanglo/EPA Pool via AP)

LeBron James’ stellar Game 5 isn’t enough in 104-91 loss to Warriors

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and forward James Jones (1) walk on the floor during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 14, 2015. The Warriors won 104-91. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

LeBron James: ‘I’ve got to be better’ if Cavaliers are to force Game 7 of Finals

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James speaks at a news conference after Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 14, 2015. The Warriors won 104-91. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

LeBron James: ‘I’m the best player in the world’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with forward Andre Iguodala (9) during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Warriors withstand LeBron James, take 3-2 lead over Cavaliers in finals

By Antonio Gonzalez - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts during the second half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, in Cleveland, Thursday, June 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Warriors even NBA Finals, beat Cavaliers in Game 4

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Golden State needs a better performance in Thursday's Game 4 from forward Draymond Green as the runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year is shooting just 27 percent in the finals and was treated Wednesday for back spasms. (Associated Press)

Golden State Warriors confident in ability to fight back in NBA Finals

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) watches as the referees check a replay during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 9, 2015. The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 96-91. AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

DERON SNYDER: Golden State Warriors need more (Steph) Curry on the menu

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) waits to be interviewed at the conclusion of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 9, 2015. The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 96-91. AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James, Cavs survive Warriors comeback, win Game 3

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after end of the overtime period of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 7, 2015. The Cavaliers won 95-93 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

DERON SNYDER: LeBron James makes sure NBA Finals far from over

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after end of the overtime period of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 7, 2015. The Cavaliers won 95-93 in overtime. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

LeBron, Cavs recover after beating Warriors, tying Finals

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) tries to control the ball as he is guarded by Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) and guard Iman Shumpert during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Curry’s shot goes missing for Warriors in Game 2 loss

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after end of the overtime period of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 7, 2015. The Cavaliers won 95-93 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

James carries Cavs to OT win over Warriors, evens NBA Finals

By Antonio Gonzalez - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, is guarded by Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

The Latest: Cavs even NBA Finals, beat Warriors 95-93 in OT

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James smiles during NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, June 3, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. The Golden State Warriors host the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

SNYDER: NBA Finals about more than just Stephen Curry, LeBron James

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love talks with a teammate during an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Cleveland. The surging Cleveland Cavaliers visit Minnesota on Saturday for the first time since they acquired Kevin Love from the Timberwolves in the summer blockbuster deal. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

SNYDER: While the West provides challenge, the East offers opportunity

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times