CLEVELAND - Once LeBron James gets his knee and back healthy enough to play again, the superstar will rejoin a Cavaliers team that has undergone some rehabilitation as well.The Cavs have started the new year with yet another new look.On Monday night, general manager David Griffin addressed his teams sore need for bench scoring and a defensive stopper by acquiring guards J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert from the New York Knicks in a three-team trade that sent mystifying guard Dion Waiters from Cleveland to Oklahoma City.With the Cavs underachieving — they lost to the 5-32 Philadelphia 76ers on Monday without James and Kyrie Irving — and amid ongoing chemistry issues, injuries and concerns about coach David Blatt, Griffin pulled the string on a deal that should have immediate, short-term impact and perhaps set the table for another roster move.The Cavs remain in search of a rim-protecting centre and have made inquiries about Denvers Timofy Mozgov and Memphis Kosta Koufos. Cleveland used its disabled player exception for losing centre Anderson Varejao (torn Achilles) for the season and still has a $5.2 million exception to obtain a big man.Griffin, who also got a protected first-round pick from the Thunder, has shown a fearlessness when it comes to doing whatevers necessary to improve his team This trade was his second involving a first-round pick since James re-signed this summer. In July, he swapped Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Bennett — both No. 1 picks to get Kevin Love.In dealing Waiters, the No. 4 pick in 2012, Griffin again made it clear hes not averse to risk.For now, Smith and Shumpert, when he recovers from a dislocated left shoulder, can help Cleveland get back on track.Assuming, that is, James can get back on the floor. Hes missed the past five games with back and knee strains, injuries that have deprived him of the explosiveness that made him the games best player and may explain why he chose to lose weight coming into his 12th season as a pro.On Jan. 1, the Cavs announced a minimum two-week timetable for James return. But if hes not ready, and the 30-year-old knows his body better than anyone, James wont rush back and risk further damage.As he recovers, the Cavs retooled their roster to help in his quest to deliver a championship to championship-thirsty Cleveland.Smith is a talented scorer who also has a reputation for being self-centred and a less-than-ideal teammate. Smith was at his best in 2012-2013, when he was named the leagues top sixth man playing on a Knicks team with Carmelo Anthony, Jason Kidd, Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler — all established veterans. Smith embraced his role coming off the bench, averaging 18.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists.Hell have to accept a similar supporting role with Cleveland, which has an abundance of scorers in James, Irving and Love. What the Cavs need is someone to lead the second unit for Blatt, who couldnt get Waiters to buy in and doesnt have anyone else with Smiths talent on his bench.James knows Smith, who has a $6.4 million player option for next season, well as the two worked out together during past offseasons. Their relationship should help with Smiths transition to a team that needs him to drop his ego and some shots.Shumpert earned his reputation as a relentless perimeter defender, something the Cavs desperately need to handle bigger guards and small forwards. The 6-foot-5 Shumpert should start alongside Irving, who has been dealing with back tightness and skipped the teams trip to Philadelphia.The Cavs are about to enter one of the seasons most challenging stretches.After hosting Houston on Wednesday, Cleveland will head to the West Coast for five games in seven nights, during which they must integrate two new players and hope their best one has healed. It will be another tough test in a season that hasnt gone according to plan for this unfinished team.Were down, Love said after the ugly loss in Philadelphia. But not out. Boston Celtics Gear . -- Jane Kish stopped all 25 shots she faced as the Weyburn Gold Wings blanked the Sudbury Lady Wolves 3-0 on Friday to advance to the gold-medal game at the Esso Cup. Bob Cousy Jersey . Sam, who joined the Cowboys in early September, has spent the entire season on the practice roster. https://www.cheapceltics.com/. 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On a conference call earlier this week, Ryan, the Jets loquacious coach, praised the talented Haden as a "rare guy" and joked that one of the items on his Christmas list was for the cornerback to miss this weeks game. "Man, Im Bad Santa," Haden cracked. Haden was limited to riding a stationary bike on Thursday, but he was back on the field Friday and looked to be himself while doing sprints and drills during the portion of practice open to reporters. Haden was injured last week against Chicago when he was hit in the hip by Chicago tackle Jermon Bushrods knee while trying to make a tackle on a running play. Haden, arguably Clevelands best defensive player, will likely be a game-time decision. Of course, he wants to play. "If it was up to me, Im always going to ball," he said. "Thats what I want to do. I want to play. Lets put it there. I want to play, for sure." Haden is having a Pro Bowl-worthy season for the Browns (4-10), who have dropped five straight and eight of nine. Although Haden has given up some big plays in Clevelands past three losses, Browns defensive co-ordinator Ray Horton believes the fourth-year cornerback, who has been assigned to cover the oppositions top receiver every week, has played at a consistent, elite level. "When you look at the body of his work, hes had a fantastic year," Horton said. The Browns will be without starting tight end Jordan Cameron on Sunday as he remains sidelined with a concussion.dddddddddddd. Cameron, who leads the Browns with 75 receptions, was also injured at some point late in the loss to the Bears. Hes following the NFLs guidelines on head injuries and must be cleared by an independent neurologist before he can play. Also wide receiver Davone Bess missed his second straight day for personal reasons. Browns coach Rob Chudzinski said he should know on Saturday whether Bess will travel with the team. As the Browns went through final preparations for Sundays game, a voice from their past was still making noise. Jets tight end Kellen Winslow, who began his pro career with the Browns, got some attention in Clevelands locker room when he said his former team doesnt have anyone who can cover him. The remarks are typical Winslow -- brash and boastful. "Hes thought that for years," said Chudzinski, who coached Winslow in Cleveland. "Thats the confidence that you want football players to have." Haden wasnt surprised by Winslows claim. "I saw it. Its funny," Haden said. "What would you all expect him to say? You want him to say, Yeah, man, those dudes up there are going to cover me?" I dont really know him that well, but just hearing of his personality, that sounds like the kind of guy that thats what hell say. It is what it is. On Sunday after the game, then well be able to figure out if we were able to guard him, if we werent able to guard him. 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