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Talking Cleveland Cavaliers in late summer, a reason for hope? -- Terry Pluto

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Since LeBron James left via free agency for Los Angeles quickly followed by Kevin Love's contract extension, it's been a pretty quiet summer for the Cavaliers.

The fallout from the departure of James doesn't match the anger and angst of when he left in 2010.

Many fans sensed he would leave after the 2017-18 season...and they are grateful he returned and delivered the 2016 NBA title.

James also earned more respect with his epic performance in the Eastern Conference playoffs, carrying the Cavs on his wide, strong shoulders to the NBA Finals. In the postseason, he averaged 34 points, 9.