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• Cavs final report card: Koby Altman and front office

The Cavs advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, but it’s fair to wonder if this is the best it gets....2026
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• Cavaliers To Prioritize Re-Signing Dean Wade Over Keon Ellis

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a handful of players reaching free agency this summer. The Cavs are also looking to come in under the second apron, after finishing last season as a second-apron team. Cleveland's first priority is working out a new deal with James Harden. After taking care of Harden, Cavaliers GM Koby Altman is expected to prioritize re-signing forward Dean Wade. Cleveland has develop...2026
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• Dean Wade to be Cavs’ second free agent priority after James Harden

The Cavaliers have some roster decisions to make this summer, and the order of operations is starting to take shape. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Cleveland’s first priority is working out a new deal with James Harden. Once that’s handled, president of basketball operations Koby Altman is expected to turn his attention […] The post Dean Wade to be Cavs’ secon...2026
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• Cavaliers To Prioritize Re-Signing Dean Wade After James Harden

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a handful of players reaching free agency this summer. The Cavs are also looking to come in under the second apron, after finishing last season as a second-apron team. Cleveland's first priority is working out a new deal with James Harden. After taking care of Harden, Cavaliers GM Koby Altman is expected to prioritize re-signing forward Dean Wade. Cleveland has develop...2026
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• Some Members Of Cavs' Front Office 'Vehemently Against' Trading Evan Mobley For Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked to a possible trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but their front office appears unlikely to be in favor of trading Evan Mobley away in exchange for the two-time MVP. Mobley is easily the Cavaliers' best trade asset if they were to make a significant move in improving their title chances during the Donovan Mitchell era. "The Cavs love Mobley, they believe in h...2026
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• Cavaliers Notes: Mobley, Allen, Harden, Mitchell, LeBron
The Cavaliers figure to be active on the trade market this summer, whether it’s to remake a roster that got overwhelmed by New York in the Eastern Conference finals or just to escape the second apron. The problem for president of basketball operations Koby Altman is that he doesn’t have many assets to offer unless […]...2026
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• Some Members Of Cavs' Front Office 'Vehemently Against' Trading Evan Mobley For Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• How To Watch Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Stream, TV, And Game Analysis

Entering this contest with a 39-25 record, the Cleveland Cavaliers currently occupy the fourth seed in the conference, maintaining a position as a legitimate contender under the guidance of head coach Kenny Atkinson and general manager Koby Altman. The Cavaliers have established themselves as an offensive powerhouse during the 2025-26 campaign, ranking third in the NBA in both points per gam...2026
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• Darius Garland 'Blessed' Trade To Clippers

Darius Garland's representatives "blessed" his trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Los Angeles Clippers before the deal was completed, league sources confirmed. Garland is represented by Rich Paul and Lucas Newton. The 26-year-old guard has missed significant time with a toe injury but is expected to return to game action soon. Garland's camp blessed the move to Los Angeles despite the guard...2026
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• Donovan Mitchell Urged Cavaliers Into James Harden Trade

Donovan Mitchell influenced the decision by the Cleveland Cavaliers to acquire James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers before Thursday's trade deadline, according to multiple league sources. The All-NBA guard expressed concerns about the roster's championship viability, prompting franchise officials to pursue significant changes. Three league sources confirmed Mitchell communicated dissatisfact...2026
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• Kenny Atkinson Not On Hot Seat Despite Cavaliers' Struggles

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is not on the hot seat despite the team's poor start to the season, multiple league sources with direct knowledge of the franchise's thinking told The Athletic. The reigning NBA Coach of the Year remains secure in his position even as the Cavs entered Tuesday at 16-14 and in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Decision-makers, coaches and players are u...2025
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• Cavaliers’ Koby Altman On Roster: ‘I Love Our Foundation’
The Cavaliers had the second-best regular season in franchise history in 2024/25, winning 64 games en route to the No. 1 seed in the East. But injuries — including a toe sprain to Darius Garland — limited the team to some extent in the postseason, and Cleveland lost its second-round series against Indiana in five […]...2025
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• There are no easy solutions for the Cavs’ NBA Playoffs problems

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Cavs’ latest second round loss in NBA Playoffs brings a new set of questions Patience is not fun, at all. We demand harvest from our efforts, immediate earnings for our time well spent. If we don’t secure a bag this time around, then at least give us a pattern. Something to tell us the next time will be different. Cleveland and all if its Cavaliers mus...2025
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• Cavaliers teammate questions Jarrett Allen for not playing through rib injury in 2024 NBA playoffs

Cavs president Koby Altman, meanwhile, defended the center...2024
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• Cavs’ Koby Altman: No Divide Between Organization, Jarrett Allen

Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman squashed talk that there is any sort of divide between center Jarrett Allen and the rest of the team when meeting with reporters on Friday. Altman was responding to rumors that Allen refused an injection to overcome a rib injury and return to the lineup in the playoffs. […] The post Cavs’ Koby Altman: No Divide Between Organizati...2024
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• Cavs searching for backcourt depth ahead of trade deadline

The Cavaliers are pretty happy with how things are going, and why not? They’ve experienced two key injuries (Darius Garland and Evan Mobley) yet remain competitive and in the Eastern Conference race. But it never hurts to look to improve, and if we know Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman, we know that is […] The post Cavs searching for backcourt depth ahead of trade de...2024
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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"Per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Cavs have been active in trade conversations as the February 5 deadline approaches, with president of basketball operations Koby Altman and the front office exploring multiple avenues."

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"The Cavs now have Finals expectations, a new but welcome space for Koby Altman and Co."

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"But it never hurts to look to improve, and if we know Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman, we know that is […] The post Cavs searching for backcourt depth ahead of trade deadline appeared first on Hoops Wire."

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"Cavs president Koby Altman pledged "no sweeping changes," but that could mean forging ahead with a defensive-minded style of play."

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"Kleiman easily finishes first, with Cleveland's Koby Altman and Chicago's Arturas Karnisovas rounding out the top three"

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"Koby Altman apparently has his eyes on Cade Cunningham."

2020
"The Cavaliers are planning to continue with John Beilein as coach after he made an emotional apology to his players and also met with GM Koby Altman on Thursday, sources told ESPN."

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"com reporter Chris Fedor said earlier this month that Thompson was the top candidate among this summer’s slate of free-agent Cavaliers to be retained by the team, Toronto has enough appealing assets to potentially entice Cavs GM Koby Altman into a trade."

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"Koby Altman got his dream job, but is he up for the challenge of keeping LeBron?"

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"CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Derrick Rose, Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts."

2015
"" Koby Altman, who, after serving as an assistant coach at Columbia University, had come over in 2012 and been promoted to director of pro personnel a year later, believed that the Cavaliers had "a culture of work" prior to James' return."

• Cavaliers To Prioritize Re-Signing Dean Wade Over Keon Ellis
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• Dean Wade to be Cavs’ second free agent priority after James Harden
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• Cavaliers Notes: Mobley, Allen, Harden, Mitchell, LeBron
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• Koby Altman: Evan Mobley remains key part of Cavs’ future

Every time a superstar becomes available, Evan Mobley‘s name seems to find its way into trade rumors. That doesn’t mean the Cavaliers are interested. Asked directly whether Mobley would “definitively” be back next season amid ongoing trade speculation, Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman didn’t spend much time entertaining the idea of a move. [...2026
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• Cavaliers' Koby Altman addresses Evan Mobley, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors

The Cleveland Cavaliers were among the handful of teams routinely linked with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo even before Cleveland was swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks....2026
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• Cavaliers Unlikely To Trade For Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked as a potential trade partner with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo following their four-game elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals, but sources tell Jake Fischer that the franchise is unlikely to be in the mix for the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. The Cavaliers could offer a young two-way star in Evan Mobley to the Bucks. There are ...2026
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• Cavaliers Unlikely To Trade For Giannis Antetokounpo

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked as a potential trade partner with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo following their four-game elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals, but sources tell Jake Fischer that the franchise is unlikely to be in the mix for the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. The Cavaliers could offer a young two-way star in Evan Mobley to the Bucks. There are ...2026
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• Cavaliers sign Riley Minix to Two-Way contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers recently signed forward Riley Minix to a Two-Way contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced. Minix (6-7, 230) has appeared in 12 games (all starts) this season with the Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers’ exclusively owned and operated NBA G League affiliate, averaging 19.3 points (.556 FG%, .457 3FG%), 6.7 rebounds, … Continue reading "...2026
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• After getting James Harden, Cavaliers aiming for deep playoff run
Even though the Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing their best basketball over the past three weeks, Koby Altman and the front office had concluded that they could not stand pat with their roster. Altman, the team's President of Basketball Operations, is hoping the addition of 11-time All-Star James Harden, along with Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder, continues the Cavaliers' climb up the Eastern...2026
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• Ty Jerome Could Sign For Full Midlevel Exception

The market for Ty Jerome in free agency could reach the full midlevel exception starting at $14.1 million in Year 1. Jerome was on a $2.5 million deal for the 2024-25 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and finished third in Sixth Man of the Year voting. The Cavaliers are motivated to re-sign Jerome and hope to get him to return on a discount slightly below the full midlevel as they navigate the s...2025
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• Cavs Interested In Re-Signing Ty Jerome

The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in re-signing Ty Jerome this offseason, confirmed Koby Altman. While the Cavs are above both aprons of the salary cap, Altman currently does not have any restrictions of going into the luxury tax. Jerome averaged 12.5 points and 3.4 assists during the season. Altman added that the Cavs will need to live up to the expectations they created next season. "I thin...2025
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• There are no easy solutions for the Cavs’ NBA Playoffs problems
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• Cavs Announce Caris LeVert Return
Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman has officially announced that guard/forward Caris LeVert is returning on a multiyear contract, per a team press release. While the Cavs didn’t release details, the deal is for two years and $32 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. LeVert averaged 12.1 points, 3.9 assists and 3.8 rebounds […] The post Cavs Announce Ca...2023
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• Cavs sign Mamadi Diakite to a two-way contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Mamadi Diakite to a Two-Way contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Diakite (6-9, 224) appeared in all four preseason games for the Cavaliers, averaging 9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.25 steals and 1.25 blocks in 16.8 minutes. On Oct. 12 versus Atlanta, Diakite … Continue reading "Cavs...2022
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• Cavaliers exercise contract option on Dean Wade
The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised their fourth-year team option on forward Dean Wade, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Wade (6-9, 228) appeared in 51 games (28 starts) for the Cavaliers last season, averaging 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in 19.2 minutes. He scored in double figures in … Continue reading "Cavaliers exer...2022
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• Cleveland Cavaliers sign guard Tim Frazier to 10-day contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Tim Frazier to a 10-day contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Frazier (6-0, 172) has appeared in 287 career NBA games (84 starts) with Philadelphia, Portland, New Orleans, Washington, Milwaukee, Detroit, Memphis and Orlando. He holds career averages of 4.9 points, … Continue r...2022
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• After getting James Harden, Cavaliers aiming for deep playoff run
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• Cavs still view Love as valuable piece amid rebuild

General manager Koby Altman says Kevin Love gives the Cavaliers a needed mentor for its many younger players. "He has his moments, but he's ours and he's uniquely Kevin Love," Altman said....2021
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• Cannon Blasts: NHL players speak out, but the Blue Jackets remain silent
Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images That and more of this week’s links The big news in the sports world this week was the widespread postponement of games across North American sports leagues, including the NBA, WNBA, MLB, MLS, and NHL. These postponements were the result of player-led protests in response to the violence in Wisconsin this week, following the police shooting of a Black...2020
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• A Team Transformed: Inside LeBron James' First Season Back with the Cavaliers
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• Sources: Beilein gives emotional apology to Cavs
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• Cleveland Cavaliers officially sign free agent Derrick Rose
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• Lloyd: This should be the last time the Cavs celebrate regular-season success
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• Koby Altman got his dream job, but is he up for the challenge of keeping LeBron?
Altman once traded a lucrative real estate career for long nights watching film and doing laundry in hopes of becoming an NBA GM. Now that he's there, he's tasked with one big job: Keep LeBron....2018
• Cavaliers' excellent trade deadline shows that LeBron James is no longer in charge
Say what you want about Dan Gilbert, but he and Koby Altman pulled off a magic act on Thursday...2018
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• Cavaliers president: Bickerstaff is our head coach

Cavaliers president Koby Altman said to end any speculation about J.B. Bickerstaff's status as head coach after a first-round exit from the playoffs....2023
• Altman: New-look Cavs 'going to be fun again'
Cavs general manager Koby Altman said Thursday's franchise-altering deals addressed "the culture of the team and the building" and he thinks they'll make the team "fun to watch and fun to be around."...2018

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• Dean Wade to be Cavs’ second free agent priority after James Harden
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• Some Members Of Cavs' Front Office 'Vehemently Against' Trading Evan Mobley For Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Koby Altman says Jaylon Tyson remains ‘big part’ of Cavs’ future

The Cavaliers may be entering a pivotal offseason, but one thing appears certain: Jaylon Tyson remains part of the organization’s long-term plans. Speaking at his end-of-season press conference, president of basketball operations Koby Altman made it clear the second-year wing still holds an important place in Cleveland’s future despite a playoff run that didn’t always […] T...2026
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• Cavaliers sign Riley Minix to Two-Way contract
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• Cavaliers GM Koby Altman Sheds Light on Donovan Mitchell’s Role in James Harden Trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers added a Future Hall of Famer to their starting lineup with the addition of 11-time All-Star guard James Harden....2026
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• After getting James Harden, Cavaliers aiming for deep playoff run
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• Darius Garland 'Blessed' Trade To Clippers
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• Kenny Atkinson Not On Hot Seat Despite Cavaliers' Struggles
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• Koby Altman, Cavaliers Sign Extension Through 2029-30

Koby Altman and the Cleveland Cavaliers have signed a contract extension that runs through the 2029-30 season. The Cavaliers finished the 2024-25 regular season with the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Altman's representative, Bret Just of WME Basketball, finalized terms with the franchise on a new deal before the playoffs. Altman was promoted to Cavaliers general manager in July 2017 to rep...2025
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• Koby Altman: Evan Mobley remains key part of Cavs’ future
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• Cavaliers Unlikely To Trade For Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Cavs Open To Trading Darius Garland

In a recent appearance on ESPN Cleveland, ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst was asked about the Cleveland Cavaliers being active in trade discussions this offseason. Windhorst said he believes the Cavs have already been active in trade talks. Windhorst added that Cleveland is listening to offers for point guard Darius Garland and open-minded about trading him. Windhorst stressed that Garland doesn'...2025
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• For Now, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen And Cavs Trade Talk Is Just That — Talk

Almost as soon as Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman suggested he planned to keep the “core four” intact, the trade chatter picked up anyway. Darius Garland to Minnesota or Orlando? Jarrett Allen to Dallas or the Lakers? Truth is, those sound more like speculation than legit smoke — at least for now. Still, […] The post For Now, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen And C...2025
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• Cavs ‘Absolutely’ Intend to Keep JB Bickerstaff as Coach
For those who were wondering, no, coach J.B. Bickerstaff isn’t going anywhere after the Cavaliers’ first-round flameout vs. the Knicks. No less than president of basketball operations Koby Altman made that abundantly clear during a season-ending press conference on Friday. “End that speculation. Yes. Absolutely. Absolutely. There’s no question about that,” Altman said, via Chris [̷...2023
• Cavaliers president: Bickerstaff is our head coach
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• Cavs: Former assistant coach Boylan's lawsuit 'frivolous', 'shameless cash grab'
Former Cavaliers assistant coach Jim Boylan has filed an age-discrimination lawsuit against the franchise, which the team has labelled “frivolous” and a “shameless cash grab,” according to an Associated Press report. Boylan, 63, worked five seasons under former coaches David Blatt and Tyronn Lue but did not have his option picked up this summer. Boylan contends GM Koby Altman told him owner Dan Gi...2018
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• Jim Boylan suing Cavs for ageism
As if there wasn’t enough drama in Cleveland already this season, the Cavaliers are now the subject of another unusual story. As Dan Feldman of NBC Sports relays, former Cavs assistant Jim Boylan has sued the team, along with owner Dan Gilbert and Koby Altman, for age discrimination. Boylan’s lawsuit claims that Tyronn Lue left Boylan a voicemail informing him that Altman and the Cavaliers wouldn’...2018
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