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FILE - In this July 26, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers chairman gestures during a press conference at he Cavaliers training facility in Independence, Ohio. Gilbert vowed Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, to “never” move his NBA franchise from Cleveland. Earlier this week, Gilbert scrapped plans for a $140 million renovation for Quicken Loans Arena and that decision spawned speculation he might leave the city when his lease expires in 2027. (AP Photo/Phil Long, File)

Cavs owner vows to never move team from Cleveland

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 1, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, from left, sits on the bench with center Tristan Thompson and guard Kyrie Irving during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, in Oakland, Calif. All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving recently asked to be traded. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Cavaliers execs reject Irving trade talk, deny team in chaos

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2017, file photo, billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert speaks at a news conference in Detroit. Gilbert, founder of Quicken Loans Inc. and the majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, apologized for his real estate company's controversial sign in downtown Detroit that says &quot;See Detroit Like We Do&quot; with an image of a majority white crowd. Gilbert posted on Facebook Sunday, July, 23, saying the ad was &quot;tone deaf&quot; and his Bedrock company &quot;screwed up badly.&quot; (Clarence Tabb Jr./Detroit News via AP, File)

Gilbert: ‘We screwed up’ on mostly-white crowd in Detroit ad

Associated Press

NBA Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving takes photos with fans while he holds a short basketball clinic with young Taiwanese players in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, July 22, 2017.(AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Kyrie Irving might have good reasons

By Deron Snyder

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2016, file photo, former Detroit Pistons player Chauncey Billups addresses the media in Auburn Hills, Mich. Billups has withdrawn his name from the Cleveland Cavaliers' search for a new general manager. He released a statement to ESPN on Monday, July 4, 2017, saying that &quot;the timing isn't right&quot; to take the job in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Spin move: Billups withdraws from Cavs’ front-office job

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert answers a question before an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin have decided to part ways following three consecutive trips to the NBA Finals. Gilbert said in a statement Monday, June 19, 2017, that the Cavaliers will not extend Griffin's current contract when it expires June 30. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Cavaliers in chaos after GM leaves on eve of pivotal summer

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 file photo, former Detroit Pistons Chauncey Billups acknowledges the crowd before an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Auburn Hills, Mich. A person familiar with the talks says Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert met with former NBA star Chauncey Billups about a position in Cleveland’s front office. The meeting took place on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Detroit, said the person who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the negotiations. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

AP source: Cavs owner, Billups meet about front-office job

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert answers a question before an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin have decided to part ways following three consecutive trips to the NBA Finals. Gilbert said in a statement Monday, June 19, 2017, that the Cavaliers will not extend Griffin's current contract when it expires June 30. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

GM Griffin, Cavs part ways after title, 3 straight Finals

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Dan Gilbert project would be Detroit’s tallest building

Associated Press

FILE - In this July 11, 2010 file photo, A 10-story banner of former Cleveland Cavaliers NBA basketball star LeBron James is taken down by workers in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. As Cavaliers fans breathlessly await a homecoming they never thought possible, the broken relationship between James and Dan Gilbert could get in the way. When James left Cleveland four years ago as a free agent to chase NBA championship in Miami, Gilbert publicly attacked him, calling the superstar&#8217;s departure &#8220;cowardly&#8221; and accusing him of quitting in playoff games.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)

LeBron James, Cavaliers would have to rebuild bridges for reunion

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 2, 2014 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) makes a shot as he gets between Orlando Magic's Jameer Nelson (14) and Kyle O'Quinn, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. Dogged by rumors that he has wanted out of Cleveland, Irving and Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert tweeted early Tuesday morning, July 1, 2014, that they have agreed to terms on a new five-year contract extension. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Kyrie Irving, Cavaliers reach maximum $90M extension

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

Zipline planned for Chattahoochee whitewater

By TIM CHITWOOD - Associated Press

In this April 9, 2014 photo, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown talks to Tyler Zeller during an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Cleveland. On Monday, May 12, 2014, the Cavaliers announced Brown has been released as head coach. (AP Photo)

Cavaliers fire coach Mike Brown _ again

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Mike Brown argues a call during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics Saturday, April 12, 2014, in Cleveland. Boston defeated Cleveland 111-99. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Mike Brown fired as Cavaliers coach — again

Associated Press

Gilbert: ‘zero tolerance’ for Sterling comments

Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers interim general manager David Griffin answers questions during a news conference Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Independence, Ohio. Unsure of his own future, Griffin discussed Cleveland's disappointing season, which ended for the fourth straight year shy of the NBA playoffs.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavs acting GM Griffin: ‘We’re all under review’

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving, left, shakes hands with Cleveland Cavaliers fan Brandon Armstrong after giving Armstrong his game shoes for Fan Appreciation Night after an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers defeated the Nets 114-85. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Cavaliers enter an interesting offseason

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press