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08:04 AM ET 02.13 | Seven-footer Greg Oden dominated the college game at Ohio State, and returning to the state may be his most appealing option for an NBA comeback attempt. Sources said over the weekend Oden has been leaning toward the Cavs all along. If true, it would make good sense. They're the only NBA team located in the state where he played his college ball, and he has a large and supportive following in Cleveland because of it. Oden also likes the notion of playing on the same team as Kyrie Irving -- and considers the Cavs' reigning Rookie of the Year the type of dynamic young point guard that could help jumpstart Oden's rebirth, sources said. ... Sources indicated Oden is likely to try to find the best situation in a variety of areas. That includes not just money.

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February 13, 2013  08:27 AM ET

If my health was such a liability to me, I'd be signing with the first team to provide paper -AND- writing utensil at the same time...

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February 13, 2013  08:33 AM ET

I big gamble for Cleveland, I just hope they pay him the minimum possible.

February 13, 2013  08:33 AM ET

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February 13, 2013  08:46 AM ET
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Oh uh! They'll have the original Mr Glass and the new Mr Glass...lolI hope he does well there and stays healthy now for te rest of his career.

The nightmare scene is having them collide with each other.

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February 13, 2013  09:16 AM ET
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He better be careful while leaning.... he doesn't want to strain his knee too much and re-injure himself...

Beat me to the joke.

February 13, 2013  09:29 AM ET

smart choice on his part. he can log less minutes till he is fully healed and maybe restart his NBA career.. key word is maybe.

February 13, 2013  09:34 AM ET

Much as I like Kyrie and feel for Oden's misfortunes, one cannot (an be true to oneself) resist the jokes.

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February 13, 2013  10:18 AM ET

Trying To Revive Your Glory Days, Bro?

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