On Jan 12th, things get hot when the Cleveland Cavaliers enter into Phoenix to take on the Suns. A few years ago, this would’ve been an outstanding competition with LeBron James and Amare Stoudemire going head to head in a collision course. In the age of free agency nevertheless, times surely have transformed as this competition seems drastically different. Phoenix is favored by 6 points over the Cavaliers and this seems to be a safe bet.

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The Cavaliers have been through quite a sea change in the last three years as a squad. With the departure of LeBron James still wreaking havoc on the squad all this time around later, the Cavaliers have fought mightily to produce an outstanding basketball squad to put on the court. The Cavaliers lost a record 23 straight games last season with the only bright spot coming through Baron Davis who helped the squad with a couple of late season wins. Baron Davis departed for New York right after the lockout concluded and the Cavaliers again are confronted with the prospect of a challenging season. The Cavaliers are paced by veterans PF Antawn Jamison and fan favorite PF Anderson Varejao. SG Daniel Gibson along with PG Kyrie Irving comprehensive the backcourt for the troubled Cavaliers.

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The Suns also are coping with changing times in this present NBA landscape. Celeb PG Steve Nash is consistently asked about his future as Nash is in his last year under contract. The rumor is that the Suns might perhaps deal him to a challenger before the season ends. Even though both Nash and the Suns front office deny those rumors, it is sure to be a slight diversion to the squad. Ageless SF 39-year old Grant Hill has experienced a revival of sorts in Phoenix. This resurgence has persuaded former all-star SG Michael Redd to sign with the Suns at the nba minimum contract to stage an amazing comeback after 2 demoralizing knee accidents over the past three seasons in Milwaukee. C Marcin Gortat and SF Jared Dudley are doing their greatest to make up for the loss in frontcourt production due to Amare Stoudemire’s defection to the NY Knicks.