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FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers players, from left, LeBron James, Isaiah Thomas, Kevin Love, JR Smith and Jae Crowder take a break during a review in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. Frustrated by their recent poor play in a season where their NBA title hopes seem to be slipping away, the Cavaliers held an emotional pre-practice meeting on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018, in hopes of clearing the air. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Drama club: Cavaliers hold meeting to vent frustration

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James leaves the court after Game 1 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Boston. The Cavaliers won 117-104. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

LeBron, Cavs have reeling Celtics in must-win for Game 2

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 22, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love sits on the bench as time runs out in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, in Denver. As the Cavs continue to wait for the winner of the Boston-Washington series to emerge as their opponent in the Eastern Conference finals, Love’s reduced role in his third postseason for Cleveland has become a topic for discussion. And while the All-Star forward has found himself at the center of previous controversies during his time with the Cavs, there are no hidden meanings or subliminal messages at work. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, FIle)

No Love lost: Cavs star accepts reduced role as champs roll

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cavs’ Love recovering well, expects to be ready for playoffs

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives against Indiana Pacers' Paul George (13) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron scores 31 as Cavs roll into All-Star break with win

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) leaves the court after an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, in Washington. Love will be out at least six weeks following left knee surgery. Love had the operation on his left knee on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Love hurts: Cavaliers’ All-Star forward out at least 6 weeks

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love battles for a rebound with Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee and forward Al-Farouq Aminu during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore. On Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, despite weeks of rumors that the NBA champions have been in trade talks with the New York Knicks about a deal involving Carmelo Anthony, Love said that he expects “to be here for a long time.” Love said he has grown accustomed to having his name in trade speculation. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

All-Star Kevin Love doesn’t expect Cavaliers to trade him

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Solomon Hill, left, knocks the ball loose from Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers forward, lost 10 pounds in two days due to food poisoning

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Boston Celtics' Gerald Green (30) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Irving’s 32 lead Cavs _ and subpar LeBron _ past Celtics

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) is defended by Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli (31) during the second half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland, Tuesday, June 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

LeBron James opts out of contract; intending to stay with Cavaliers

By Jon Krawczynski - Associated Press

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

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

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

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

FILE - In this April 23, 2105, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) looks to pass during the first quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Boston. Love has watched the Cavaliers reach the finals without him, and with his future uncertain because of free agency, the power forward must soon decide whether to stay in Cleveland or start over elsewhere. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Kevin Love, unable to play in NBA Finals, intending to return to Cleveland next year

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

After taking a hard foul from Cleveland Cavaliers center Kendrick Perkins (3), Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) is separated from Perkins teammates and floor official late in second quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Boston, Sunday, April 26, 2015. Crowder was involved in two physical plays during the game. First, he was shoved by Perkins and both drew technical fouls. Then he left the game with a sprained left knee when he was knocked down as J.R. Smith swung his arm backward while jostling for a rebound early in the third quarter. (Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT; BOSTON HERALD OUT, QUINCY OUT; NO SALES

Cavaliers move on, maybe without Love and Smith

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Feb. 20, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LeBron James scores 28 points in 25 minutes as Cavaliers rout Wizards

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives on New Orleans Pelicans' Tyreke Evans in the foist quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

LeBron’s triple-double leads Cavs past Pelicans

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James wipes his face as he walks up court in the second half during an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 102-100. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

LeBron James, Cavaliers struggling out of gate

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2014, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, right, drives past Miami Heat's Luol Deng during an NBA preseason basketball game as part of the NBA Global Games, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File)

NBA’s new-look Eastern Conference has Wizards saying ‘Why not us?’

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times