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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

In this Saturday, April 5, 2014 photo, Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd is seen during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelhia 76ers, in Philadelphia. Kidd is talking to the Milwaukee Bucks about a position after losing his bid for front-office power with the Nets, a person with knowledge of the details said Saturday, June 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Jason Kidd to become Bucks’ coach; Nets get 2 draft picks

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Andrew Wiggins of Kansas, hugs NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the number one pick in the 2014 NBA draft, Thursday, June 26, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

NBA draft: Andrew Wiggins is No. 1 pick by Cavaliers

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, left, and Miami Heat's LeBron James jockey for position in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York, Sunday, April 15, 2012. The Heat defeated the Knicks 93-85. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

SNYDER: LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony make NBA offseason worth watching

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 14, 2014 file photo, Miami Heat forward LeBron James responds to a question during a media availability for the NBA basketball finals in San Antonio. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that James has decided to opt out of the final two years of his contract with the Heat and become a free agent on July 1. Opting out does not mean James has decided to leave the Heat, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because neither the four-time NBA MVP nor the team had made any public announcement. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

LeBron James opts for free agency

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press