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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Mike Napoli bats against the Boston Red Sox during Game 1 of baseball's American League Division Series,in Cleveland. Napoli is getting another swing with the Indians. The free agent slugger has agreed to a minor league contract with the team, pending the completion of a physical. Napoli spent 2016 with the Indians and had a major role in getting the club to the World Series.(AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Party on? Napoli’s stint may be short-lived with Cleveland

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Mike Napoli bats against the Boston Red Sox during Game 1 of baseball's American League Division Series,in Cleveland. Napoli is getting another swing with the Indians. The free agent slugger has agreed to a minor league contract with the team, pending the completion of a physical. Napoli spent 2016 with the Indians and had a major role in getting the club to the World Series.(AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Spring training roundup: Napoli joins Indians, others wait

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) reacts to a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Father Prime: Wade gets 27, Heat beat 76ers 102-101

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets' D'Angelo Russell, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyle Korver reach for a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 129-123. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron 1st in NBA with 30k points, 8k rebounds, 8k assists

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

County to pay $4.5M to settle murder conviction lawsuit

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James dunks during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

James records triple-double as Cavs defeat Grizzlies 112-89

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, and Washington Wizards' Markieff Morris battle for the ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Wizards hold off LeBron James, new-look Cavaliers

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Washington Wizards' Tomas Satoransky (31) and Otto Porter Jr. in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Wizards hold off LeBron, new-look Cavaliers 110-103

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Team Stephen's DeMar Derozan, left, of the Toronto Raptors, shoots as Team LeBron's Kevin Durant, second from left, of the Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving, second from right, of the Boston Celtics, and Russell Westbrook, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, defend during the second half of an NBA All-Star basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Are Rockets, Raptors the 1s? Time will tell when NBA resumes

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor smiles as he finishes up with batting practice at the Indians spring training facility, in Goodyear, Ariz. Even months after Cleveland’s unexpected loss to the New York Yankees in the AL playoffs, the Indians’ All-Star shortstop hasn’t shaken the sting of a special season ending well short of a World Series title. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Indians’ Lindor: new hair color, old pain from playoff loss

By GARY SCHATZ - Associated Press

This Oct. 22, 2017, file photo shows Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas walking on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Kirk Cousins to Browns? Joe Thomas spends morning recruiting Redskins

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

James’ 37 lead Cavaliers past Thunder 120-112

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James plays against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Koby Altman may have saved Cavaliers’ season

By Deron Snyder

Finalists announced in 2017 APME newspaper contest in Ohio

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) reacts to a call beside Boston Celtics' Greg Monroe (55) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Truth is: Cavaliers beat Celtics 121-99 on Paul Pierce’s day

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Cleveland officials consider home for Superman statue

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, left, celebrates after making the game-winning basket in overtime in an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 140-138 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

After whirlwind day, LeBron excited by Cavs’ new ‘pieces’

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Isaiah Thomas (3) drives to the basket in front of Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (2), right, during the first half of NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

AP source: Cavaliers trading Isaiah Thomas to Lakers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Channing Frye reacts during an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, in Cleveland. A person familiar with direct knowledge of the trade says the Cavaliers are dealing guard Isaiah Thomas to the Los Angeles Lakers. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, because the teams need NBA approval before the trade can be completed. The person adds that Cleveland is also sending forward Channing Frye and one of their two first-round draft picks to the Lakers for point guard Jordan Clarkson and forward Larry Nance Jr. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Turnover: Cavs overhaul roster with stunning trades

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, rear, and center Tristan Thompson defend against Orlando Magic forward Jonathon Simmons during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. The Magic won 116-98. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

As deadline nears, can Cavs find deal to make a difference?

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press