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Malinda Adams ESPN Producer

LeBron's locker as a Laker looks a lot different than the one he had when he was a Cavalier.

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Windhorst, MacMullan and MacMahon discuss KD vs Steph, Markelle Fultz's future, Boston's woes and LeBron's return to Cleveland

Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan, Tim MacMahon and Andrew Han discuss who's more talented: KD or Steph (2:20), Markelle Fultz's future (9:30), what to make of the Cavs' Dysfunction (20:00), Boston's issues and Terry Rozier's cryptic tweets (41:00), LeBron's return to Cleveland (51:00) and much more.

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4hDoug Kezirian, Andre Snellings and Jordan Schultz

Best bets for Wednesday's NBA games

With 13 NBA games tonight, there are plenty of betting opportunities available. Our experts give their best bets for Wednesday's slate.

Williams: Zion and Duke can beat Cavs right now (2:00)

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22h

Cavs' Love: Expect to be back after new year

Kevin Love said Tuesday that he is "in and out" of a boot following toe surgery and he likely won't return to the Cavs until after the new year.

Love on JR Smith: 'We all wish him the best' (0:50)

Windhorst: LeBron's Cleveland return won't be as contentious (1:37)

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JR Smith not with team as Cavaliers seek deal

JR Smith is not with the Cavaliers as the team tries to accommodate his request for a trade.

Windhorst: Cavs' intention wasn't to tank (0:39)

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JR Smith: Cavs' tanking 'was always the plan'

JR Smith has already requested a trade, and now he says that he thinks the Cavaliers never intended to win after LeBron James left.

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Richard Jefferson: I'm going to miss dunking on people

In his own words, recently retired Richard Jefferson reflects on the 2016 NBA Finals, the best coach he played for, his early days with the Nets and what he'll miss most.

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1dDave McMenamin and Brian Windhorst

The unforgettable night Cavs fans chanted, 'Akron hates you' at LeBron James

It was volatile. It was tense. It was a blowout. Remembering LeBron's first game in Cleveland as a member of the Miami Heat.

Drummond, Pistons cruise past Cavaliers 113-102

Andre Drummond had 23 points and 16 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons cruised to a 113-102 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

Ian Begley ESPN Staff Writer

Cavs guard JR Smith accepted on Thursday that requires him to pay $600 to a fan after he tossed the fan's cellphone into a New York City construction site in late July. Smith was issued a desk ticket for misdemeanor criminal mischief as a result of the incident.The case will be sealed if Smith doesn't get into trouble in the next six months. He paid $600 for the fan's cell phone as part of the deal. “He was issued a ticket, paid for the cell phone upgrade, and the case is being dismissed and sealed – this is a non-event,” Alex Spiro, Smith's attorney, says.

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Pistons' Casey beats ex-team in Toronto return

Ex-Raptors coach Dwane Casey had a warm welcome back and a standing ovation in Toronto before his Pistons got a come-from-behind win on a buzzer-beater.

Bradley Beal scores 20 points, Wizards rout Cavaliers 119-95

Bradley Beal scored 20 points, Otto Porter added 15 and the Washington Wizards beat the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers 119-95 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.

Beal shows off the handles finding Porter down low (0:19)

Clarkson scores 24, injury-riddled Cavaliers blast Hornets

Jordan Clarkson scored 24 points, Tristan Thompson had 21 rebounds and 11 points, and the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers won for the second time this season, beating the Charlotte Hornets 113-89 on Tuesday night.

Nwaba scores while being held down for and-1 (0:16)

Nance swats away Kemba at the rim (0:15)

Sexton rebounds own missed shot for score (0:20)

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Korver, Osman out for short-handed Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers forwards Kyle Korver and Cedi Osman will miss Tuesday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets.

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LaVine, Archidiacono help Bulls edge Cavs 99-98

Zach LaVine scored 24 points, rookie Ryan Arcidiacono added 15 and the Chicago Bulls rebounded after blowing an early 16-point lead to edge the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-98 on Saturday night.