Cavs center Tristan Thompson rejects the notion that the contract he signed as a free agent in 2015 is responsible for Cleveland's luxury tax bind.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov will miss the next 10 to 14 days with a right shoulder strain, the team announced Friday.
LeBron James and Cleveland coach David Blatt say the Cavaliers are lacking the toughness they displayed last season. "We're playing soft," Tristan Thompson said.
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert said he's spending a near-record amount on salaries and luxury taxes because it would be foolish not to.
After missing close to two weeks of training camp, LeBron James was able to fully participate in the Cavaliers' last two practices and confirmed he will play in Tuesday's season opener.
Favored to win the NBA title this season, Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt is attempting to temper the lofty expectations for his team.
