Cavaliers reach deal with Timberwolves to acquire Kevin Love
Minnesota will receive Andrew Wiggins, the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA draft, Anthony Bennett and a future first-round draft pick. The deal won't be official until Aug. 23, 30 days after Wiggins signed his rookie contract. Ref. USAToday
The Cleveland Cavaliers have defeated the Atlanta Hawks 118-88, sweeping the Eastern Conference Finals in four games to reach the NBA Finals.
The Cavaliers will play either the Golden State Warriors or Houston Rockets. Golden State leads the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals 3-games-to-1. The fifth game is set for Wednesday night. Ref. CNN
The Cleveland Cavaliers have defeated the Toronto Raptors 113-87 to advance to the NBA Finals for the second straight year.
Cleveland will play the winner of the best-of-7 game series between the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Oklahoma City leads 3 games to 2. Ref. CNN.
Cavaliers force historic Game 7 with Warriors
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors, 115-101, last night and became only the third team to force a Game 7 after trailing in the NBA Finals, 3-1. NBA most valuable player Stephen Curry was ejected for the first time ever. Ref. Source 1p.
Cleveland Cavaliers win NBA championship with 93-89 victory over Warriors. It is Cleveland’s first major sports title since Browns won NFL title in 1964. Ref. CNN.
LeBron James is frustrated and concerned with the Cavaliers' offseason. James expected an aggressive offseason that would close the gap on the champion Golden State Warriors, according to a person close to the situation. Instead, Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert dismantled the front office, leaving the team without its top two executives at the draft and through free agency. Ref. USAToday.