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My guess is the Cavs will likely offer shooting guard Wayne Ellington a contract similar to what Alonzo Gee got last fall — three years, $9.75 million. The Cavs will almost assuredly give him a qualifying offer of about $3.1 million, which will make him restricted. News-Herald

Cleveland Cavaliers, Wayne Ellington, Alonzo Gee 

Cavs forward Alonzo Gee inadvertently kneed Durant in the back while driving to the basket with 6:04 left in the third quarter, causing Durant to briefly leave the game two minutes later. After returning to the bench moments later, Durant returned to the game with 9:55 remaining in the fourth and finished the game. Despite what appeared to be extreme discomfort, Durant downplayed the injury when asked about it. “If I can play, I'm all right,” Durant said. “I was good. I came (back) in and played so that's all that matters.” Oklahoman

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"I actually was trying to talk to him," Gee said, "but it wasn't working." Indeed, nothing Gee tried bothered Pierce in the least as the Celtics' veteran forward, who has torched the Cavs so many times in the regular season and the playoffs, went off for a season-high 40 points to lead the Celtics to a 103-91 victory. Pierce made 13 of 16 shots, six of seven 3-pointers as the Celtics snapped a three-game losing streak to improve to 13-12. "I was like, 'Man calm down a little bit,'" Gee said with a smile. "He said, 'I'm just trying to make you better.' "It's all good though. He played a great game and made a lot of shots." Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland Cavaliers, Alonzo Gee 

Chris Paul asked Byron Scott to stop using Alonzo Gee on him defensively. Scott made that shocking revelation today after practice. He has been calling Gee one of the league's best defenders for a few days and is trying to prove it by using him to defend multiple positions. Apparently at some point during Monday's Cavs win over the Clippers, Paul jogged by Scott and told him "take him off me" and wanted Kyrie Irving to defend him instead. "Why you got him guarding me? Let the young fella guard me," Paul told Scott. "I said, 'Young fella has guarded you. He said, 'Well you threw me in the fire, made me guard all those guys.'" Sulia

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Alonzo Gee's new deal with the Cavs is for $10 million, HoopsHype has learned. Gee will make $3.5 million in 2012-13, $3.25 in 2013-14 and another $3.25 in 2014-15 if the Cavs exercised the team option on his contract. Sulia

Cleveland Cavaliers, Alonzo Gee 

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed free agent swingman Alonzo Gee to a three-year, $9.75 million contract. ESPN.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Alonzo Gee 

Gee's deal was complicated by fact he switched agents midway through negotiations. He began using Andre Buck as his agent, but switched to Happy Walters, who completed the deal. Sulia

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Agents, Alonzo Gee, Happy Walters, Andre Buck 

Sam Amico: Cavs' talks with Gee never really got dramatic. Both sides pretty much knew he'd be back. Deal believed to be for 3 years. No word on $$. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Alonzo Gee 

Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: F/G Alonzo Gee, who started 31 games at SF for the #Cavs last season, has agreed to a multiyear contract with the team, NBA source says Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Alonzo Gee 

Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: At #Cavs golf outing, GM Chris Grant says team still hopes to sign Gee but knows it could take some time Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Alonzo Gee 

If a deal is reached with Gee, source says, it will likely be closer to training camp in late September. But, it appears, Cavs will keep Casspi. Much of that depends on Casspi, and whether or not he wants to return overseas. Otherwise, "he's not available" for other NBA teams. Sulia

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Alonzo Gee 

Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: Source tells The Plain Dealer there is no deal yet with Alonzo Gee and the team is not considering buying out Omri Casspi. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Omri Casspi, Alonzo Gee 

John Telich: Source: Alonzo Gee and #Cavs close to deal. 9.8 mil 3 yrs. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Alonzo Gee 

The deal doesn't preclude the Cavs from trying to re-sign swingman Alonzo Gee. The restricted free agent has yet to find a deal this summer. If the Cavs can't sign Gee to a multiyear deal, he could sign his $2.7 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer. News-Herald

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, CJ Miles, Alonzo Gee 

Alonzo Gee has not gotten any offers from other teams. It's a shame, too, since he's worked so hard since coming to the #Cavaliers to reshape his game. He's what's right about the league. Many expect him to sign the $2.7 million qualifying offer and become UFA next summer. Sulia

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Alonzo Gee 

If Alonzo Gee is re-signed, he'll probably start at small forward. First-round pick Dion Waiters will be given every opportunity to start at 2. Miles could get a lot of minutes as the backup at 2 and 3, maybe as much as 25 minutes. Sulia

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, CJ Miles, Alonzo Gee, Dion Waiters 

Gee’s agent, Andre Buck, said Gee would be fine signing the one-year tender if the two sides can’t agree on a longer deal. Gee would then be an unrestricted free agent following the 2012-13 season. Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Alonzo Gee 

Swingman C.J. Miles remains unsigned and The Salt Lake Tribune reported the Los Angeles Lakers have interest. He met with the #Cavaliers last week. I had the distinct feeling the meeting with the Cavs was just to light a fire under free agent Alonzo Gee. Miles might be a tad bit better offensively, but Gee might had the edge on defense. Sulia

Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, CJ Miles, Alonzo Gee 

Gee, a restricted free agent, is waiting for the Cavs to make an offer. If they don't, Gee could sign the qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next summer. News-Herald

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Alonzo Gee 

Talks between #Cavs and Alonzo Gee remain slow, but ongoing. Talked today with Gee's agent, Andre Buck, who didn't rule out accepting Cavs qualifying offer. “I don’t see accepting the qualifying offer as a bad option for Alonzo,” Buck said. “If that’s the best option, we’ll exercise that option. There’s nothing wrong with being an unrestricted free agent next year.” Sulia

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Alonzo Gee