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"Our approach remains consistent as we try to bring in young talent, create future opportunity with draft picks as potential assets and maintain flexibility,'' Grant said in a press release. "Jeremy adds depth to our backcourt. He is a young, aggressive, athletic guard who we feel fits well with our style of play, both defensively and offensively.'' Cleveland Plain Dealer

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have claimed forward Jon Leuer off waivers from the Houston Rockets, Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts NBA.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Chris Grant, Jon Leuer 

"Jon is a young, athletic, hard-working post player. He will add depth and also bring a perimeter shooting element to our big positions,” said General Manager Chris Grant. “We’re happy to add Jon to our team and looking forward to his continued growth and development as a Cavalier.” NBA.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Chris Grant, Jon Leuer 

The agent for Los Angeles Lakers All-Star center Andrew Bynum said he has held no discussions with the Cavaliers and doesn’t believe a deal involving his client and Cleveland is imminent. “I’ve had zero conversations with [Cavs General Manager] Chris Grant,” said David Lee, Bynum’s agent. “I would imagine any team involved in this trade would be smart enough to talk to us.” Akron Beacon Journal

Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Trade, Andrew Bynum, Chris Grant, Dwight Howard 

The Cavaliers would land Lakers center Andrew Bynum for a package of draft picks and veteran power forward Anderson Varejao, according to one league source. The Lakers would receive Howard for Bynum. Orlando would get Varejao and draft picks. The source said this was merely the framework of a deal being discussed. Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant was in Las Vegas watching summer-league action but made an unplanned return to Cleveland, sources say, and is not expected to return. In the frenzy of anticipating if, when and where Howard might be dealt, such otherwise innocuous events have been enough to inspire massive speculation that a deal is near. The Lakers have engaged both the Rockets and Cavaliers in their attempt to land Howard, sources say, because those two teams have both interest in acquiring Bynum, and have the requisite salary-cap room to accept larger player salaries than they send out in a deal. ESPN.com

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Cavaliers GM Chris Grant was in Las Vegas watching summer-league action but made an unplanned return to Cleveland, sources say, and is not expected to return. In the frenzy of anticipating if, when and where Howard might be dealt, such otherwise innocuous events have been enough to inspire massive speculation that a deal is near. ESPN.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Trade, Chris Grant, Dwight Howard 

Sam Amico: Cavs likely to extend qualifying offer to Alonzo Gee today. "We'll have to make decisions on other 2 (Erden, Harangody)," says Chris Grant. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden, Chris Grant, Luke Harangody, Alonzo Gee 

Jason Lloyd: CG said Alonzo Gee is a priority, team will obviously extend qualifying offer. Decisions haven't been made yet on Semih, Harangody Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Semih Erden, Chris Grant, Luke Harangody, Alonzo Gee 

Damian Lillard, explosive scoring PG for Weber State, said #Cavs were one of a handful of teams to watch him work out at his school after the season. GM Chris Grant watched Lillard play against Portland State during #Cavs west coast trip in January. Came away impressed. Sulia

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Chris Grant, Damian Lillard 

Brendan Bowers: Chris Grant just said he feels great about where Cavs are sitting right now. Says Cavs are in position to get fantastic player at four Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Chris Grant 

Brendan Bowers: Chris Grant said he expects Cavs to be active in exploring all options regarding trades. Noted that trades up in Draft are not common tho Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Trade, Chris Grant 

Tom Withers: #Cavs GM Chris Grant says he will not discourage Anderson Varejao from playing for Brazil in London Olympics. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, FIBA, Chris Grant, Anderson Varejao, Brazil 

Sam Amico: Chris Grant says Cavs looking for backup PG. Have few days before next game (Sunday). Will check waiver wire, D-League, etc. Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Free Agency, Chris Grant 

But with the NBA trade deadline arriving Thursday at 3 p.m., Cleveland general manager Chris Grant will ultimately determine if that occurs. “When I think about the future and Sess not being here, I go, ‘Damn, I have no idea what we’re gonna do,’” Scott said Sunday prior to the Cavaliers’ game against the Houston Rockets. “That’s why I try not to think about it because he’s played terrific basketball for us. “I would love for him to be here — and I know he’s got a (player) option for next year — but I don’t want to think about next year right now.” Chronicle-Telegram

Cleveland Cavaliers, Trade, Chris Grant, Ramon Sessions 

The Cavaliers will make a decision today whether to sign Manny Harris to another 10-day contact. Entering Wednesday's game, they had just six seconds of playing time to critique. Scott said he's familiar enough with Harris' work from last season to make an informed decision. The coach and General Manager Chris Grant were expected to confer late Tuesday or Wednesday. Because of the All-Star break, the shooting guard dressed for just four games in 10 days. Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cleveland Cavaliers, Chris Grant, Manny Harris 

Lakers coach Mike Brown acknowledged his relations with Lakers decision-makers Jerry Buss, Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak are a lot different than he was used to in Cleveland, where he was close with Danny Ferry, Chris Grant and Lance Blanks on a personal and professional level. "The relationship there was really, really tight," Brown said Wednesday. "We never did anything without getting the approval of the other guy. Here, it's a little different. Mitch is the GM, and Jimmy is one of the owners with his dad and whoever else, so they make the personnel decisions. At times they may get my opinion; at times they may not." Orange County Register

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Zydrunas Ilgauskas, one of the most popular players in Cleveland Cavaliers history, is returning to the franchise. The team announced yesterday that Ilgauskas will serve as a special assistant to general manager Chris Grant. He will be involved with front-office responsibilities, including evaluation of amateur and pro prospects. Columbus Dispatch

Cleveland Cavaliers, Chris Grant, Zydrunas Ilgauskas 

Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant confirmed Monday what an NBA source told FOX Sports Ohio last week: That the team has been given the remaining time on a $14.5 million trade exception obtained in the summer of 2010. The exception, which can be used in a number of trade scenarios, expires Friday. Grant said the Cavs may use it or may let it expire, depending on what is available. “We want to be disciplined (in making transactions),” he said. The Cavs obtained the exception as part of the deal involving LeBron James’ departure to the Miami Heat. FOXSportsOhio

Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Trade, LeBron James, Chris Grant 

The Cavaliers played it coy when asked about owner Dan Gilbert's latest controversial letter, an email to NBA Commissioner David Stern that called the proposed trade of New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers "a travesty." "I didn't see it," Cavs coach Byron Scott said when asked his reaction to the letter, which was sent Thursday night. "I saw it," Cavs General Manager Chris Grant said, prompting laughter at the team's first meeting with the media as training camp opened Friday at Cleveland Clinic Courts in Independence. "Dan's a passionate guy. It's part of the reason we have this practice facility we're sitting in. It's part of this reason he changed out all the seats for no reason in the arena. He's passionate, which is great. It's a joy working for a guy who's that aggressive and allows us to be aggressive and go after things. Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Sam Amico: Chris Grant: No decision on Baron Davis, no timeline. Twitter

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