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          The best path forward for the Cavaliers now

          What's next for Cleveland? AP Photo/Tony Dejak
          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterOct 28, 2018, 05:39 PM
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            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          After firing head coach Tyronn Lue on Sunday, it's time for the Cleveland Cavaliers to acknowledge the harsh reality of the team's immediate future without the departed LeBron James.