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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to convert rookie guard Craig Porter Jr.’s two-way contract into a standard four-year deal, a person familiar with the team’s plans told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. Porter has been an unexpected contributor this season for the Cavs, who have gone 22-5 since Dec. 16 and moved into the No. 2 …

CLEVELAND (AP) — Buddy Hield is still getting used to his new surroundings. He looked much more settled in on Monday night. Hield scored 24 points in his third game for Philadelphia, Kelly Oubre Jr. also had 24 and the 76ers halted Cleveland’s nine-game winning streak, hanging on for a 123-121 victory over the Cavaliers. The Cavs nearly rallied from …

Chicago Bulls (26-28, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (35-17, second in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Chicago Bulls in Eastern Conference play Wednesday. The Cavaliers are 7-4 against division opponents. Cleveland is the top team in the Eastern Conference in team defense, allowing 109.3 points while holding …

Philadelphia 76ers (31-21, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (35-16, second in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Cavaliers -3.5; over/under is 87.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cleveland hosts Philadelphia trying to prolong its nine-game home winning streak. The Cavaliers are 23-10 against Eastern Conference opponents. Cleveland ranks third in the Eastern Conference in …

NEW YORK (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the short-handed Brooklyn Nets 118-95 on Thursday night for their eighth straight victory and 16th in 17 games. Evan Mobley added 14 points and 12 rebounds, Jarrett Allen had 14 points and 10 rebounds and Darius Garland also scored 14 points. Cleveland shot 53% from the …