Report: Cavs 'still in it' for James, but Plan B remains Ariza
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The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a three-team trade Wednesday, unloading Jarrett Jack, Tyler Zeller and Sergey Karasev to clear enough cap space to entice free agent LeBron James with a max deal.
So, are they still in the hunt?
"I believe so," a Cavs official told Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski.
Still, there aren't any guarantees that Cleveland is on LeBron's mind. He's slated to meet with Miami Heat president Pat Riley in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
The Cavs have a backup plan, in case visions of burning No. 6 jerseys are still dancing in James' head.
For Cavaliers, there are no assurances on LeBron James -- and Plan B remains free agent Trevor Ariza into part of space, sources tell Yahoo.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) July 9, 2014
Naturally, this sounds like the best Plan B. Twitter reacted appropriately.
Feels like there should be one other plan between LeBron and Trevor Ariza
— Brian J Pickett (@BrianPickett) July 9, 2014
Trevor Ariza is a Plan B for LeBron James like I'm a Plan B for Channing Tatum.
— Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) July 9, 2014
If not Nobu, a hot dog eaten over the sink. MT @WojYahooNBA For Cavs, no assurances on LeBron -- and Plan B remains free agent Trevor Ariza
— David Roth (@david_j_roth) July 9, 2014
Oh, Trevor.