Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert released a statement on Monday evening announcing that David Griffin is out as general manager of the three-time defending Eastern Conference champions.
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LeBron James was reportedly 'surprised' and 'disappointed' by the dismissal of GM David Griffin
Owner Dan Gilbert did not consult with LeBron James about the dismissal of David Griffin
LeBron James appears to have been caught off guard by the decision to part ways with the Cavs' GM.
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Gilbert said Griffin and the team "
, James publicly declared his support for Griffin.
According to several reports, the uncertainty of Griffin's future was causing problems with recent trade talks.
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"Cavs front office had difficulty in trade talks this week, constantly needing to address Griffin's future with rival executives," Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical wrote on Twitter. "Tough spot."
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