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July 12, 2023

Cleveland Cavaliers

Cavaliers

Threat Con series, Level 4: Which Eastern Conference bottom-dwellers could surpass the Cavs sooner than you think?

Now that free agency has (mostly) settled, Cleveland.com is evaluating which Eastern Conference teams pose the biggest threat to Cleveland in the short- and long-term futures. Today we examine three teams who could end lengthy playoff droughts -- and make deep runs -- sooner than you think.

By Jimmy Watkins, cleveland.com

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Terry Pluto

Can Shane Bieber shake the blahs? Sam Merrill takes his shot; Browns camp preview: Terry’s Talkin’ podcast

On this week's podcast, Terry Pluto and host David Campbell look at Shane Bieber's struggles in his later innings; as well as ponder one reason Browns fans should be excited, and one reason they should be worried.

By Terry Pluto, cleveland.com

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Sports

Will the NBA ever see another rivalry like Cavs vs. Warriors? We asked Steph Curry

The NBA's new CBA makes it harder to keep multiple stars in one place, and the stars themselves are switching teams more often. What does that mean for the NBA's next great rivalry?

By Jimmy Watkins, cleveland.com

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Emoni Bates and Sam Merrill show off shooting prowess as Cavs remain unbeaten at Summer League

Shooting guard Sam Merrill, who received a late season call-up and then a standard NBA contract because of his outside shooting prowess while in the G League, buried eight triples Monday night.

By Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

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Cavs have no intention of breaking up ‘core four’

In the aftermath of Cleveland’s disheartening first round playoff loss against the New York Knicks, there was an abundance of chatter about whether Koby Altman and the calculated front office would overreact following that non-competitive series and contemplate radical roster changes.

By Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

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Cavs cruise to second straight Summer League win as Isaiah Mobley shows improvement

While swingman Emoni Bates -- the team’s lone draft pick -- is considered their summer league headliner, holdovers Isaiah Mobley and shooting guard Sam Merrill stole the show on Sunday afternoon.

By Chris Fedor, cleveland.com

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