Cavaliers sign Jared Cunningham to training camp contract

“Things need to be worked out from his side and the Cavs, but we need him back”, he continued. Kaun also played with Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov and Cavaliers head coach David Blatt on the 2012 Russian Olympic team that won the Bronze medal.

LeBron James is pretty happy with the moves the Cleveland Cavaliers’ front office made this summer, when they re-signed both Kevin Love and Matthew Dellavedova, as well as bringing in Mo Williams and Richard Jefferson on cheap deals to fill out the roster. According to Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Smith thought he was going to get a longer, more lucrative offer this offseason.

Thompson’s seeking the max, but the Cavaliers are reluctant to give it to him – understandably so.

LeBron James has again put public pressure on the Cleveland Cavaliers to re-sign restricted free agent Tristan Thompson, who still doesn’t have a deal. His agent said if this is the option Thompson takes, it’ll be his last season in Cleveland.

After reportedly nearing an agreement on a five-year, $80 million contract shortly after free agency started on July 1, negotiations have stalled as Thompson seeks a maximum, $94 million deal or something close to it.

Given the needs that the Cavaliers still would like to fill prior to the start of camp, it is almost a guarantee that Smith will re-signs with the team.

I don’t think I want to do it(play basketball) because of the money.

Haynes and Windhorst later reported that Thompson could consider signing his qualifying offer and that would make him a free agent next summer.

A recent report published by Sporting News revealed James’ confession on this subject saying that it was a “business meeting” with Love. The team ended up moving Haywood and his $10.52 million non-guaranteed contract to the Blazers. The Cavs pulled off another trade with Rakeem Christmas before moving Haywood and this season they have exceptions for Haywood and Mike Miller. It could add a very unwelcome distraction to a team that’s already under the microscope.