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Why the Kyrie Irving trade makes sense for BostonESPN GameTime: NBA Support in HoustonNBA.com Isaiah Thomas breaks his silence on delayed trade: ‘I am not damaged’Yahoo Sports Cavaliers seeking to finalize trade with Celtics, report saysThe Boston Globe Sources: Cavaliers could veto blockbuster trade if Celtics don’t revise agreementESPN Full coverage

GameTime: NBA Support in HoustonNBA.com Isaiah Thomas insists he’s ‘not damaged’ while Cavs-Celtics trade remains in limboWashington Post Isaiah Thomas breaks his silence on delayed trade: ‘I am not damaged’Yahoo Sports Cavaliers-Celtics trade is ‘tremendous’ for Cleveland, says former GM David Griffincleveland.com Cavaliers seeking to finalize trade with Celtics, report saysThe Boston Globe Full coverage

Isaiah Thomas: I’ll return from my hip injury and ‘be the same player’ESPN Isaiah Thomas breaks his silence on delayed trade: ‘I am not damaged’Yahoo Sports Report: Isaiah Thomas says “I am not damaged”NBA.com Cavaliers no longer seeking ransom to finalize trade, report saysThe Boston Globe Neither Cavs nor Celtics can afford to let the […]

Nationals activate SS Trea Turner after missing two months with broken wristWashington Post Turner ready to play daily, Difo ready for new role (we’re underway)MASNsports.com Nationals’ Trea Turner: Activated, leading off TuesdayCBSSports.com Full coverage

Stafford: ‘Cousins option’ wasn’t on table with new dealNFL.com Who will be the NFL’s next highest-paid player?SB Nation Thanks to the Lions, Matthew Stafford is the highest-paid player in NFL historyWashington Post Life for Matthew Stafford after monster deal? ‘Not much different’ESPN (blog) Adam Schefter on Twitter: “Lions and Matthew Stafford agreed to five-year contract […]