CLEVELAND: Thirty-three thoughts for 33 points from LeBron James in a 105-100 win over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday…
1. In Jared Cunningham’s world, Jan. 10 is the most important date of his basketball future. It’s the date his contract becomes fully guaranteed for the rest of the season. If he’s still here on Jan. 10, he’ll likely be here in June and competing for a championship.
2. There are days it seems Cunningham is destined to be gone by then. There are also nights such as Tuesday when it seems like his spot is safe. Cunningham was terrific defensively, particularly in the second half, and was a big reason the Cavs locked in defensively and erased an 18-point deficit.