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Already on an eight-game skid, the Cavs will head out west for the first time this season without guard Daniel Gibson. Gibson sprained his ankle during Wednesday night’s game against the Raptors. Averaging 13.7 points per game and 3.1 assists, the Cavs will miss Gibson’s offense, but his defense will be missed as well. Akron Beacon Journal

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Besides, with Noah out until late February or March, trading Gibson or Asik would create another hole. Then, too, the Bulls (20-10) are winning at a higher rate than anyone expected. It looks as if coach Tom Thibodeau will have to make do with Bogans, Brewer and Korver at shooting guard. Thibodeau also has the option of using backup point guard C.J. Watson there for a few minutes when the matchups allow. If the Bulls make a trade, a minor deal close to the February deadline for someone like Anthony Parker or Daniel Gibson of the Cleveland Cavaliers seems more realistic. Chicago Sun-Times

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The Knicks' other scenario would potentially bring Cleveland's proven role players Anderson Varejao and Daniel "Boobie" Gibson to Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are aware of their need for more toughness inside and Varejao would provide that. And Gibson could fill the backup point guard spot the Knicks have been looking to upgrade. ESPN.com

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Jamison and Gibson insist that players have not tuned out Scott. "I'm listening to him," Jamison said. "Guys are listening to him as well. Let's be honest. It's not the coach." Added Gibson, "We definitely ride with everything Byron tells us. He's in our corner, and we all are behind him. We have to go out there and do it. "It's one thing to hear it, and it's one thing to say what you're going to do. You have to actually go out there and put it into play. We have yet to do that." Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Do guys want out? "I truly hope that's not the case, and I don't believe that's the case," Gibson said. "If you don't want to be here, then go. I'm going to fight tooth and nail, we all want to fight tooth and nail to win these games. I really hope that's not the case, and I don't think it is. "Things are a little different now, but the culture shouldn't change. Guys should still understand what this organization is about now and that's winning and putting a competitive team out there on the floor. "If you're not going to fight with your heart and play with your heart, then you don't need to play at all. Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Daniel Gibson and Anthony Parker surprised reporters after Sunday's loss at Detroit when they revealed the Cavs already had held a players-only meeting when the team was struggling earlier this season. Neither seemed to think another such meeting was in the offing anytime soon. "It's just one of those things where you've got to grind it out," Parker said. Cleveland Plain Dealer

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James implied that Gibson felt he was misquoted and said everything is now patched up between the two. "Did he say that? Did he actually be quoted as me and LeBron's friendship is [over]?" James said. "I talked to Daniel today and it is all good. We're still friends." When asked about the conversation before the Cavs took on the Timberwolves in Minneapolis, Gibson didn't want to elaborate to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "Yeah, we did [talk]," Gibson said. "I'd rather not say exactly what it was about. It was more that we're both competitive people. We both want to win. That's what it's all about." ESPN.com

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"He did some things and made some gestures," Gibson said then. "It was some of the things that he'd do when he was here on our team that we would ride with. Him being the opponent he did some of those same things, I, for one, didn't like it." ESPN.com

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There was in-house hostility, too. Heat guard Eddie House wasn't willing to forgive Cavs guard Boobie Gibson for the events that led to double technical fouls in the late fourth quarter, and that standoff nearly segued into the worst of postgame scenes. House, who could be heard saying "When that (expletive) turns the corner I'm putting my hands on him," sat in the hallway near the Heat locker room having to be talked out of attacking Gibson. Carlos Arroyo, Jamaal Magloire and a number of security staff helped avert this conflict. FanHouse.com

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Sam Amico: Several teams around the league showing strong interest in Cavs' Daniel Gibson. No offers or talks at this point. Twitter

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Bucher lists Toronto's Jarrett Jack and Cleveland's Daniel Gibson as potential targets. ESPN.com

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In comments he may live to regret, Cavs guard Daniel Gibson told Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocino on The T.Ocho television show that the Cavs would win the Dec. 4 matchup against the Miami Heat in The Q. The show aired Tuesday night. Asked about that game, Gibson told them, "I'm going out on a limb and going to say that Cleveland is going to bring that game home." What makes him think so? "Every game we go into we're going in to win, regardless of who we play against," Gibson said. Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Getting his own Twitter account also helped Gibson dispose of the faux-Boobie. “There was actually someone posing as me, and I was getting comments on my website,” laughed the Cavs guard. “People were saying, ‘Is that really you on Twitter, because (the impersonator) is kind of a mean guy, and that’s not cool.’ So I wanted everybody to know that’s not me. And I guess the best way to do that was to get the ‘little checkmark.’” NBA.com

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Mo’s emotional tweets did the job. He is by far the most popular Cavalier in that cyber-community, boasting 73,040 followers at the time of this writing. Though his approach might be different, Gibson also sees his Twitter account as a way to show his love for the organization. “I want everybody to love these Cavaliers,” said Gibson. “I know it’s going to be hard right now, but I want everybody to roll with us.” NBA.com

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But with a new coach and a new up-tempo offense, Gibson -- always a fan favorite who received the loudest cheers at Friday's scrimmage at the University of Akron -- is viewing this season as a chance for a fresh start. "I'm looking forward to the opportunity," said Gibson, who loves the new offense. "I hope that's how it goes. The only way that can happen is if I come in here every day and continue to work at it, continue to show coach that I can be a consistent contributor on this basketball team. Hopefully, I can keep doing it." Cleveland Plain Dealer

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With less than a month before the Sept. 28 start of training camp, Gibson is looking forward to erasing the memory of last season and making his mark in Scott's up-tempo offense. Although he usually responded when called upon, he couldn't seem to find a regular spot in Mike Brown's rotation last year. "I definitely feel like I didn't get a fair chance," Gibson said of last season. "But as a person and a player I continue to work and have faith in God and the system we've put in that it will turn. That's what I tried to do -- continue to stay positive. I'm still continuing to work and hoping this year things will be different. I'm ready to play and ready to help." Cleveland Plain Dealer

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