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FILE - In this June 5, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon warms up during the team's organized team activity at its NFL football training facility, in Berea, Ohio. Grordon, who has been suspended numerous times by the NFL for drug violations, announced on Twitter that he will not be with the team when camp opens later this week. Gordon says his absence “is a part of my overall health and treatment plan.”(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Browns’ Gordon missing camp to deal with recovery

by Tom Withers Associated PressJuly 23, 2018

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2016, file photo, LeBron James watches during the eighth inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs in Cleveland. The four-time NBA MVP announced Sunday night, July 1, 2018, that he has agreed to a four-year, 154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Deja vu? Cleveland stinging after latest LeBron departure

by Tom Withers Associated PressJuly 2, 2018

FILE - In this June 6, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James shoots against Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green during the first half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, in Cleveland. The Philadelphia 76ers are getting a chance to pitch their process to LeBron James. Representatives from the team will meet Sunday with James’ agent Rich Paul in Los Angeles, a person familiar with the get together told the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks. James, who returned to Los Angeles from vacation on Sunday, July 1, 2018, before NBA free agency opened, will not take part in the meeting, the person said. (Gregory Shamus/Pool Photo via AP, File)

LA-Bron: James agrees to 4-year deal with Lakers

by Tom Withers Associated PressJuly 1, 2018

FILE - In this June 3, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James watches during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif. Two people familiar with the decision say James has told the Cavaliers he is declining his 35.6 million contract option for next season and is a free agent. James' representatives told the Cavs on Friday, June 29, 2018, said the people who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team is not publicly commenting on moves ahead of free agency opening Sunday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

LeBron takes talents to free agency

by Tom Withers Associated PressJune 29, 2018

Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers' JR Smith during the second half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals, Friday, June 8, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Dub Dynasty: Warriors sweep Cavs for second straight title

by Tom Withers Associated PressJune 8, 2018

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James takes questions at a press conference after the basketball team's practiced during the NBA Finals, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Cleveland. The Warriors lead the series 3-0 with Game 4 on Friday. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

LeBron trying to keep Warriors from Finals sweep

by Tom Withers Associated PressJune 7, 2018

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is defended by Cleveland Cavaliers’ George Hill during the second half of Game 3 of basketball’s NBA Finals Wednesday night in Cleveland.

Durant (43), Warriors take 3-0 Finals lead over Cavs

by Tom Withers Associated PressJune 6, 2018

FILE - In this June 7, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland. The odds are longer than a Stephen Curry 3-pointer. The Cavaliers are being given little _ or no _ chance in their fourth straight NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, who have been installed by Las Vegas as the biggest favorites in 16 years. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Long shots: Odds against Cavs against veteran Warriors

by Tom Withers Associated PressMay 29, 2018

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue shouts to his team during the first quarter of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Cavs facing win-or-else Game 6 vs. Celtics

by Tom Withers Associated PressMay 24, 2018

Celtics rookie Semi Ojeleye (37) and second-year forward Jaylen Brown double-team Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James in the second half of Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday night in Cleveland, where Game 4 will be played tonight.

Celtics’ try to rebound in tonight’s Game 4

by Tom Withers Associated PressMay 20, 2018