Kevin Durant comments on Kyrie Irving's situation with Cavs: 'They'll figure it out'

Kyrie Irving's request to be traded threw a wrench in the Cavaliers' summer plans. Instead of bolstering their current roster to prepare for another run of knocking off the Warriors, the team has spent most of its efforts working up trade scenarios to get a good return on the All-Star point guard

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  Kyrie-LeBron rift 'regular' for NBA, Durant says

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  Warriors Star Kevin Durant Projects LeBron James' Future With Cavs

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Rumor Central: Nigel Hayes to sign with Knicks

ESPN.com According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the New York Knicks have agreed to terms with Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes. Wojnarowski reports the contract, which will likely make Hayes an affiliate player, does offer some salary protection for the upcoming season.Hayes, who was not selected in

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  New York Knicks, Nigel Hayes agree to deal

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• Nigel Hayes Agrees Upon Partially Guaranteed Deal With Knicks

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J.R. Smith Prefers 'Hoodie' Carmelo Anthony over 'Regular Melo'

During this NBA offseason, New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony has been seen training while wearing hooded sweatshirts.  It appears Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is on team #HoodieMelo.  While speaking with SportsNet New York's Taylor Rooks on Thursday, Smith explained the differences