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Scott Howard-Cooper: Cavaliers win the lottery for the second time in three years. Took Kyrie Irving in 2011. Heading right for Nerlens Noel in 2013. Twitter @SHowardCooper

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Melbourne-born NBA superstar Kyrie Irving looks set to visit his home town in July for a series of coaching clinics. Simon Mitchell, head of basketball operations for the Frankston and District Basketball Association, today confirmed clinics by the young star of the Cleveland Cavaliers were "in the works" and he was awaiting final confirmations. "It's not signed off on yet but we are very close," said Mitchell, who played alongside Irving's father Drederick in the SEABL with Bulleen Boomers. The Courier-Mail

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The Bobcats place a priority on player-development and Tibbetts got high marks in that regard from Cavs All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. The day Irving was named rookie of the year last spring, he singled out Tibbetts for the constant attention and advice Tibbetts delivered. Charlotte Observer

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Kyrie Irving: Never gonna forget what coach Scott taught me as a man and basketball player!! My mentor for life Instagram

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: Kyrie also said he's not playing in summer league, and knows he has to work on getting stronger and defense to become elite NBA PG. #Cavs Twitter @PDcavsinsider

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Brendan Bowers: Kyrie Irving: "I was surprised by today's announcement. Didn't expect it to happen." Said he "feels hurt" like a piece of him is "missing" Twitter @BowersCLE

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Jason Lloyd: Kyrie "emotions are running high. I'm trying to get over loss of my basketball father." #Cavs Twitter @JasonLloydABJ

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Kyrie Irving: I want to personally apologize to all the Cavs fans for my actions yesterday, it was truly unfair to you guys, Im very appreciative for all Twitter

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: Kyrie Irving asked if he wants Byron Scott back: "Absolutely, I do want coach Scott back.'' Twitter @PDcavsinsider

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Irving, who has spoken about his close relationship with Scott several times during his two seasons with the team, said Sunday he's thinking more about the final seven games of the Cavaliers' season rather than the coaching situation. "Until that time comes, I'm not really worried about it," Irving said. "To even imagine that, I'm not going down that road. I'm focused on finishing the season with him and that's all that matters right now." ESPN.com

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: Asked whether he supports Byron Scott and would be disappointed if he were fired, Irving did not want to address the topic at this time . . Twitter @PDcavsinsider

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Cleveland Cavaliers star point guard Kyrie Irving has been cleared to play and will be active for Sunday night's game at the New Orleans Hornets. ESPN.com

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If Kyrie Irving is cleared medically to return prior to the end of the season, coach Byron Scott indicated he will allow Irving to return to the court for the Cavaliers’ final few games this season. Irving has missed two weeks with a shoulder injury that was expected to take three to four weeks to heal. Scott said Irving got some shots up near the end of practice on Monday, but still hasn’t been cleared to return. If and when that happens, coach and player will have a conversation about what he wants to do. Then there remains a decent chance Scott will allow him to return to the court. Akron Beacon Journal

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: Kyrie Irving out 3-4 weeks with shoulder sprain. #Cavs Twitter @PDcavsinsider

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: Byron Scott admitted Kyrie could be done for the season, but unwilling to speculate. Still hopeful. #Cavs Twitter @PDcavsinsider

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Sam Amico: Cavs say surgery unlikely for Kyrie Irving, but not an impossibility. It's more of a rest and rehab type injury. Common among NFL QBs. Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

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Sam Amico: Cavs release statement X-rays on Kyrie Irving's left shoulder negative. Calling it contusion (bruise). Will be re-examined Monday. Twitter @SamAmicoFSO

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Tom Withers: Kyrie Irving says he will play for #Cavs tonight. Twitter @twithersAP

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Jason Lloyd: Kyrie Irving missed shootaround this am with flu-like symptoms. Doubtful for tonight, will be reevaluated this afternoon Twitter @JasonLloydABJ

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Mary Schmitt Boyer/Jodie Valade: And conspiracy theorists: Byron Scott said he talked with #Cavs trainer, doesn't believe Kyrie's knee is that bad. Will continue to monitor. Twitter @PDcavsinsider

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