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Mannix: Blatt's firing had to be LeBron's decision

January 26, 2016 10:18 AM

Chris Mannix believes the Cavaliers' firing of David Blatt had to come from LeBron James and also says that he doesn't see Cleveland dealing Kevin Love because of what little they would likely get in return.

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