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Cleveland Cavaliers coach says players entitled to opinions over decision to bench Andre Drummond

As the decision to bench center Andre Drummond while the team pursues a trade has drawn criticism -- most notably from Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green -- Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said "nobody's decision should be muted."

Bickerstaff said Drummond was not with the team Wednesday, and the Cavs are still discussing if he will stay around while trade talks proceed. The team has decided not to play the two-time All-Star, who is in the final year of his contract and not part of Cleveland's long-term plans.